Product lifecycle management (PLM) might have originated in the world of heavy engineering but it is now proving it’s worth in retailing and the ephemeral world of fashion.

To an increasing degree Napoleon Bonaparte is being proved largely correct in his disparaging remark that ‘England is a nation of shop keepers’. The UK’s retailers are certainly growing in international importance as manufacturing wanes, but interestingly

The Foot and Mouth epidemic in 2001 propelled food traceability issues to the top of the agenda for farmers, government ministers and consumers alike.

In the context of the logistics business, West London is a pivotal location serving both the huge demand of the capital city and also – via Heathrow – the international flow of goods which are either arriving in or departing from the UK. Heathrow remains

More than 200 advanced features have been packed into the new N series of 1.5 to 3.5 tonne IC engine counterbalance trucks for Mitsubishi. The result is revolutionary line-up of diesel and LP gas models that successfully delivers not only outstanding perf

Internet Labels has added a new label printing system to its existing range of labels and printer ribbons. Available only to buy online the new V series printer brings high-speed printing of full size labels within the reach of smaller budget.

Conveyor Units has recently introduced a motorised roller drive system which is incorporated into its standard lineshaft and belt conveyor sideframes, giving a clean and smooth appearance to integrated conveyor systems.

JCB has added a new 3.5 tonnes lift capacity machine to its Teletruk range of forward reach telescopic boom industrial forklifts. The new two-wheel-drive model – TLT 35D – offers more lift capacity to greater height than current models, and is powered by

ABP Connect, part of Associated British Port, is using the Autostore container terminal management system (CTMS) to manage its Exxtor terminal at the port of Immingham. The company manages the Exxtor terminal, handling all container-based cargo entering

Nova Weigh has extended its range of weighing scales, providing a versatile weighing solution for manufacturing areas.