How is Coronavirus Affecting the Supply Chain – and How to Mitigate These Issues
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How is Coronavirus Affecting the Supply Chain – and How to Mitigate These Issues

Covid-19 has shifted priorities for retailers across the world. It has caused unprecedented demand on supply chains and  unexpected high volumes of online sales as physical stores close. Alongside battling this surge, retailers have been implementing safety measures and experiencing a slowdown in supplies as other…

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Covid compliant intralogistics
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Covid compliant intralogistics

What intralogistics solutions can keep warehouses covid-compliant, allowing staff to work safely and productively? Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, makes some suggestions. Following two months of lockdown, more parts of the UK’s…

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Petrol sales still 40% down on pre-lockdown levels
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Petrol sales still 40% down on pre-lockdown levels

Petrol sales at filling stations are still almost 40% below their pre-lockdown levels despite a gradual easing of the lockdown, according to newly released official figures. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s that…

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Space optimisation for safe distancing
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Space optimisation for safe distancing

Combilift’s wide range of multidirectional forklifts, pedestrian stackers, Aisle Master articulated trucks and straddle carriers has enabled thousands of customers around the world to achieve safer, space saving and more productive handling and storage procedures.…

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AQUALINE TURNS TO ARROWXL TO SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AS THE UK FOCUSES ON HEALTH & WELLBEING
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AQUALINE TURNS TO ARROWXL TO SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AS THE UK FOCUSES ON HEALTH & WELLBEING

Aqualine Saunas, the leading supplier of top brand saunas and steam rooms in the UK, has appointed a new delivery partner to support its significant growth which has seen sales rise by over 50% since…

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HERMES LAUNCHES MYPLACES
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HERMES LAUNCHES MYPLACES

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has introduced ‘MyPlaces’ in a move designed to further support its commitment to ‘contactless delivery’ during the pandemic and help provide an accurate first-time delivery option for when…

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Driver-friendly lift trucks are now even easier to operate
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Driver-friendly lift trucks are now even easier to operate

Narrow Aisle Ltd has announced the launch of the Flexi Smart Stop System – an ‘in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as…

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Recovery from lockdown – it’s all about the people
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Recovery from lockdown – it’s all about the people

The Coronavirus pandemic has created business challenges and opportunities alike, but how will it impact the future of supply chain recruitment? Read our latest insights to explore…By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director, Bis Henderson RecruitmentWhen 6.3 million…

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HERMES TO EXPAND DEPOT NETWORK CREATING OVER 100 JOBS
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HERMES TO EXPAND DEPOT NETWORK CREATING OVER 100 JOBS

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has announced it is to open a new depot in Nottingham; creating over 100 new jobs in the area. It forms part of the company’s commitment to continuing…

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New service pays cash for unpaid invoices to help unlock funding crisis
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New service pays cash for unpaid invoices to help unlock funding crisis

·       Finance provider seeks to acquire £1 billion in overdue invoices to support UK businesses ·       Haulage and distribution firms with between £50K – £10m of unpaid invoices could benefit ·       ‘First’ B2B debt management solution of its…

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