Sainsbury’s has ordered more than 280 Volvo trucks, a deal that is claimed to be one of the largest in the UK over the past year. The order comprises 165 4×2 FM12 tractor units; 82 6×2 FM12s; 28 6×2 rigids; and six FL 4×2 rigids.
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Belkin Components, which makes peripherals and connectivity solutions for computer and consumer electronic users, is using two high-lift Jungheinrich reach trucks which feature cameras and TV monitors at its European headquarters and distribution centre
Wilson Bowden Developments advised by FPDSavills and King Sturge, has secured two more tenants at Interlink Business Park, Junction 22 on the M1, Leicestershire.
Gladman Developments is in the process of obtaining planning permission for another of its ground-breaking ‘Big Five’ distribution / warehouse schemes at Sherburn in Elmet, east of Leeds. And, if given the go-ahead, the scheme will feature one of the larg
The Mezzanine Floor Company has beaten off stiff competition to win a £1M contract from Dürr, the UK subsidiary of the Stuttgart-based multinational technology giant, to provide platforms to be used in the manufacture of the wings.
Lilly Software says its VISUAL Enterprise supply chain management system is is designed specifically to meet the needs of SMEs in the manufacturing sector. The system has a complete range of integrated applications covering front office through to engin
Celsius First, formerly Frigoscandia Distribution, has opened a new 8,000-pallet extension at its primary distribution facility at Portbury, Bristol. Built by construction company Bluestone, the extension was opened ahead of schedule following a 33-week b
The term future-proof has entered the language through IT systems but applies equally to the modern distribution centre.
The Cranfield School of Management Business is urging leaders to heed warnings that supply chains are at greater risk to massive disruption than ever before.
Mitsubishi Air Conditioners Europe’s Livingston distribution facility handles manufactured product. It sits between two autonomous parts of the organisation – UK and overseas production and sales distribution.
