When radio frequency identification (RFID) first surfaced four years ago as the next big thing in supply chain automation, technologists hailed it as the answer to every logistics manager’s dream.
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Automated storage and retrieval systems have had dramatic impacts in reducing picking times and increasing warehouse efficiency for particular operations. However, technology has restricted the application of automated systems.
Express Operator City Link has introduced a Vocera communications systems at its Wednesbury hub.
The spate of takeover and mergers in the third party logistics market have created some huge organisations, emphasising the difference in approach to the market.
The takeover of Safeway in March 2004 had left it with two distribution networks and the capacity to serve more than 600 stores. By summer 2005, it had disposed of about 200 stores and, as a result, had over-capacity in its distribution facilities.
Arch Express has joined the Pall-Ex network covering Peterborough and the surrounding region.
Hydes Brewery of Manchester has chosen Ryder to handle its £1.8m fleet management contract.
Simpson Strong-Tie a specialist in connectors for the construction industry has awarded its UK distribution contract to Palletways.
The Port of Tyne has welcomed the inaugural visit of the “Maddalena D’Amato”, the first Panamax vessel to visit the port.
More than 7,500 distribution vehicles are taking part in an environmental survey into the transport of food and drink which began at midnight on Wednesday 7 March.
