The current logistics centre at the main train station in Linz was built in the 1980s and – despite a number of adjustments and modernisation measures – no longer meets the current requirements of a modern logistics company such as Austria's state-controlled postal service, Österreichische Post.
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Vanderlande implements sorting and conveyor system in new distribution centre of Österreichische Post AG
Dec 18, 2013
Manufacturers jeopardising their traceability
Dec 18, 2013
A Packaging Execution System (PES) is to the packaging identification process what a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is to manufacturing: it centrally steers all actions related to afore mentioned process.
How WMS can pay dividends
Dec 18, 2013
MACS Software has provided WMS systems for over 21 years and has been involved in e-commerce right from the start. Here, Tony Liddar, the company's managing director, comments on the ways in which software providers should be helping their 3PL clients compete in an increasingly competitive world.
Asda Logistics Clothing Depot fitted out with Bito Smart Slide shelving
Dec 18, 2013
Bito Storage Systems has installed its Smart Slide shelving at the Asda Logistics Clothing Depot in Lymedale, Staffordshire, for the ecommerce operation of clothing retailer George.com.
Terex Aerial Work Platforms awards contact to Kuehne + Nagel
Dec 18, 2013
Global logistics provider, Kuehne + Nagel, has been contracted by Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of Terex Corporation, to provide global transportation management and supporting services for its North American Genie aerial work platform equipment and Terex® light towers.
