Nedcon has introduced a new high speed order preparation and sortation system designed to process high volumes of mixed cartons, trays and other containers. The company claims the new DLS Order Release Module is the first fully automated retail ord
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Previously the top warehousing locations have geographically focused on centrally located hubs within the UK, such as the Midlands and the M8 corridor, between Edinburgh and Glasgow. This was to take advantage of accessibility, travel times and access to
HarperCollins, one of the top three book publishers in the UK, has awarded a new three-year contract to Exel to manage its inbound supply chain from Asia and consolidate books from its ‘Preferred Printers’ in the Far East,
Competitive price and superior service quality are key to unlocking greater share of clients’ logistics spend, a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor reveals. Called European Logistics Provider End User Survey, it found that respondents we
With warehouse space at a premium, Allibert Buckhorn has introduced a brand new version of its 1,200 x 1,000mm Maestro pallet, which features a unique load retaining collar, enabling outdoor storage of plastic containers and trays when not in use.
More than 40 acres of industrial and distribution property development is planned to start in the North-east between now and mid-2005.
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has implemented two new transport and warehousing agreements that further streamline the company’s European logistics operations. The new arrangements, with DHL Worldwide Express and Caterpillar Logistics Services, comb
Highstreet retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is currently trialling a new store concept designed to take advantage of the growing market of consumers buying products for the home. Called Lifestore, the pilot scheme centres on M&S’ Gateshead sto
Mettler Toledo has produces the DX2003 pallet truck scale that is ATEX compliant and intrinsically safe. The new pallet truck scale has been specifically designed for Ex (hazardous) areas and conforms to ATEX zone 1 and 2. It is also protected to I
“Alive with Opportunity” is the Regional Development Agency’s strap line which appears on all of its marketing material. It is highly appropriate for the distribution sector with a number of drivers of change influencing a geographical switch away from th