The 3 key ways companies are reacting to the supply chain disruption from COVID-19: React, Recover and Prepare
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The 3 key ways companies are reacting to the supply chain disruption from COVID-19: React, Recover and Prepare

Ken Fleming, President, Logistyx Technologies Global supply chains have always faced disruption – from extreme weather events, the ‘Amazon effect’, Brexit and trade wars, and now the COVID-19…

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RENOVOTEC FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH FETCH ROBOTICS
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RENOVOTEC FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH FETCH ROBOTICS

‘Renovotec Robotics’ warehouse solutions will integrate its warehouse task engine with Fetch Robotics hardware Resulting robotics solutions could increase warehouse picking productivity by 50% say Renovotec Robotics is…

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SICK SensorApps Ensure Smooth Docking for Pallets and Dollies
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SICK SensorApps Ensure Smooth Docking for Pallets and Dollies

AN INNOVATIVE 3D camera and SensorApp solution from SICK has enabled rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise…

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UK supply chains rise to the challenge
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UK supply chains rise to the challenge

Organisers of the largest exhibition for the UK’s logistics and supply chain sectors (IMHX 2021 – NEC, 14th – 16th September 2021) are confident that UK supply chains…

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TOOLING UP
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TOOLING UP

Draper Tools is 101 years old this year – and investing in automation to support the continuing growth of its business Draper Tools, a leading hand and power…

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Amazon Warehouse Injuries: GMB Union Demands Inquiry Into Worker Conditions
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Amazon Warehouse Injuries: GMB Union Demands Inquiry Into Worker Conditions

It is estimated that over 600 Amazon workers in the UK have been seriously injured or escaped serious harm in the past three years in warehouses, prompting calls for an inquiry into the situation. In response…

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Hikrobot launches UK intralogistics robot revolution
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Hikrobot launches UK intralogistics robot revolution

Hikrobot has launched its range of flexible mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems. The robots can be supplied…

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Gain Global Recognition at the Responsible Supply Chain Awards
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Gain Global Recognition at the Responsible Supply Chain Awards

If your team or company deserve global recognition for their supply chain sustainability leadership, you need to read this email and take action Backed by Reuters Events, The…

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Redundant workers from hospitality sector could join warehousing workforce says UKWA
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Redundant workers from hospitality sector could join warehousing workforce says UKWA

As government restrictions in response to the COVID-19 threat close pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants across the country, UKWA is working with Harri – a next-generation workforce recruitment…

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UKWA members stand ready to provide extra warehousing
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UKWA members stand ready to provide extra warehousing

Following the news yesterday that online giant Amazon has decided it cannot stock certain items in its warehouses due to the current COVID-19 crisis, due to what it…

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