How retail trade suppliers can prepare for Brexit
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How retail trade suppliers can prepare for Brexit

Christmas is coming and so is another Brexit caused election.  2019 has undoubtedly been a tough year for retail (the more generous analysts refer to it as “challenging” rather than tough – so far 37…

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PUMA selects Indigo WMS for new ‘Super G’ Distribution Centre
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PUMA selects Indigo WMS for new ‘Super G’ Distribution Centre

Global sportswear company PUMA has awarded Indigo Software a contract to implement Indigo WMS at the company’s new 13 acre Super G distribution centre in Glasshoughton in Yorkshire. When fully implemented, Indigo WMS will control…

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How to save money while saving the environment
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How to save money while saving the environment

By Graham Deane   The ultimate goal for businesses is to make money, regardless of the sector in which they operate. The principles are the same across the board – you need to be able to demonstrate agility…

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Investors set sights on Magway’s revolutionary subterranean delivery network to cut air pollution and road congestion
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Investors set sights on Magway’s revolutionary subterranean delivery network to cut air pollution and road congestion

Sustainable utility to transport online customer orders via network of pipes Retailers & logistics firms planning more sustainable and affordable distribution to benefit  Magway, the British start-up that has developed a ground-breaking, sustainable delivery utility…

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Electrolux productivity gains from BITO racking and shelving
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Electrolux productivity gains from BITO racking and shelving

Electrolux officially opened its new spare parts warehouse in Bowburn, County Durham in May 2019. Inside, BITO has installed a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking and shelving solution, which gives Electrolux a vastly improved layout…

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HERMES ANNOUNCES LAST DATES FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES
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HERMES ANNOUNCES LAST DATES FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES

Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has announced the last recommended posting days to ensure presents are delivered in time for Christmas 2019. They are: Thursday 19th December. For customers who want a Hermes…

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10,000th space saving Flexi truck leaves the factory
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10,000th space saving Flexi truck leaves the factory

Narrow Aisle Ltd has produced its 10,000th Flexi warehouse truck. The landmark machine is a Flexi ACiON  – the company’s latest full digital control, very narrow aisle articulated model. It has been specified by a third party…

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Sixfold Providing AVISTA OIL With Real-Time Visibility of Shipments
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Sixfold Providing AVISTA OIL With Real-Time Visibility of Shipments

Base oil and lubricant manufacturer aims to differentiate from competitors through better customer services by providing live shipment data; obtained real-time visibility of 70% of shipments within a week of onboarding the platform with carriers…

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SPECIALLY ENGINEERED HYSTER® LIFT TRUCKS REFRESH OPERATIONS AT HEINEKEN
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SPECIALLY ENGINEERED HYSTER® LIFT TRUCKS REFRESH OPERATIONS AT HEINEKEN

Six new Hyster® electric lift trucks which feature special engineering to meet the demands of brewery operations have been provided to the Heineken Ireland site in Cork. Heineken Ireland is a wholly owned subsidiary of…

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Brexit deadline extension will relieve pressure on UK logistics sector, says industry chief
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Brexit deadline extension will relieve pressure on UK logistics sector, says industry chief

The extension of the Brexit deadline to the end of January 2021 will relieve some of the pressure on the UK logistics sector as the industry enters one of its busiest times of the year,…

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