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Following a switch to a trio of gas-powered Clark CMP15 forklift trucks in March 2002, Just Trays of Leeds has enjoyed 100% reliability – despite the trucks operating 20-hour days, seven days a week.

The ability to meet the wide range of customer requirements that typify the automation and control and electrical distribution industry – from push buttons to panel boards and enclosures – is at the heart of the success enjoyed by Schneider Electric.

Envelopes supplier Chapman Envelopes has expanded its fleet of Atlet Omni DCR man-rising stacker / order pickers in order to increase the speed and efficiency of order picking at its plant in Darwen, Lancashire.

By early 2002, Knowles Transport was aware that its existing in-house warehouse management system (WMS) was under intense strain – escalating inventory levels were making it more difficult to track goods; failure rates were high and pickers were frustrate

BITO Storage Systems has developed a new range of Boltless Shelving which can accommodate Euro-size containers. The shelving, which can be either flat or inclined, offers a better view and faster access to the containers.

Leading provider of luggage and business products, Carlton Travel Goods, has appointed Amethyst Group Logistics Division to provide full warehousing and distribution support for its UK and European operation.

To overcome the complexities of globalisation, integrated IT solutions are key to maintaining consistency and visibility. Martin Neil highlights the benefits of globally integrated IT services and solutions for supply chain management.

There are currently 480 members operating more than 6,000 stores that make up the Nisa retail business. Among them are Budgens, Costcutter and Jacksons. The rapidly expanding Nisa-Today’s group runs a central distribution service (CDS) for member stores,

Laddaw, one of the largest automotive glass wholesalers and distributors in the UK, has installed Linpac Storage Systems racking to solve a storage challenge at a 12,000sq m warehouse and distribution centre to house windscreens, bodyglass

Debenhams is not “Britain’s favourite department store” by accident. It is a demanding client with a clear view of what it wants from a supply chain that has the job of underpinning the company’s intention to open 50 new stores over the next ten years. It