Health & Safety, the key to a productive warehouse
Permalink

Health & Safety, the key to a productive warehouse

On average, more than 4.5 million working days are lost as a result of work place accidents every year. James Smith, co-owner of A-SAFE, the international safety barrier manufacturer and inventor of the world’s leading…

Continue Reading →

Warehouse Audits by Gwynne Richards
Permalink

Warehouse Audits by Gwynne Richards

Today’s logisticians are working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. The supply chain has become centre stage, providing competitive advantage to those who can master procurement, supplier management, inventory, warehousing and distribution. Getting the right…

Continue Reading →

BA Systèmes, winner of the 2nd French National Outdoor Robotics Competition
Permalink

BA Systèmes, winner of the 2nd French National Outdoor Robotics Competition

BA Systèmes, French leader in AGV-based intralogistics systems, was awarded at the 2nd French National Outdoor Robotics Competition for its latest automated vehicle, the HLT10, an outdoor shuttle. The French Outdoor Robotics Competition, launched at…

Continue Reading →

IAG enlarges its horizon.
Permalink

IAG enlarges its horizon.

At a recent presentation at its impressivee Heathrow main office, IAG Cargo announced the approval and construction of a new Premia freight facility which will be double the size of the existing building and will…

Continue Reading →

Dark store Applying supply chain processes that meet the demands of modern grocery retailers Joshila Makan, CEO WCS UK
Permalink

Dark store Applying supply chain processes that meet the demands of modern grocery retailers Joshila Makan, CEO WCS UK

E-Commerce continues to transform the grocery industry, with increasing demand from consumers to apply the new life principles of instant gratification to their shopping habits – grocery retailers are struggling to keep up. Here we…

Continue Reading →

Warehouse KPI blog by Gwynne Richards
Permalink

Warehouse KPI blog by Gwynne Richards

The Warehousing Education Research Council in the U.S. recently published their annual 2016 Distribution Centre survey on Key performance indicators. This survey is sent to warehouse operators globally however there is a significant focus on…

Continue Reading →

Douglas Battery™ Takes High-Frequency Modular Charging to a Higher Level at ProMat
Permalink

Douglas Battery™ Takes High-Frequency Modular Charging to a Higher Level at ProMat

Douglas Battery Full Product Line of Batteries and Chargers on Display at ProMat® 2017, Booth 2426 WINSTON-SALEM, NC, March 23, 2017 – Douglas Battery™, a leading manufacturer of batteries and chargers for material handling applications,…

Continue Reading →

Last Chance to Enter Talent in Logistics Awards: Deadline Extended to 28th April
Permalink

Last Chance to Enter Talent in Logistics Awards: Deadline Extended to 28th April

The entry deadline for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards has been extended to Friday 28th April. This is due to overwhelming interest, and requests from 3PLs, transport companies, training providers and retailers for more…

Continue Reading →

Smart journey Belt and Road theme at CILT 2017 Convention
Permalink

Smart journey Belt and Road theme at CILT 2017 Convention

This June will see the 2017 International Convention held in Macao. Organised under the theme of ‘Smart Journey, Belt and Road’, and running from 11-14 June, the Convention will explore two of the most important…

Continue Reading →

CILT President, Kevin Byrne, outlines the shape of things to come
Permalink

CILT President, Kevin Byrne, outlines the shape of things to come

Ahead of this year’s International Convention in Macao, newly inaugurated President Kevin Byrne shares his view of the future and the Institute’s place in it. Covering a wide range of issues from gender balance to…

Continue Reading →