Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with a number of leading spokespeople from the vendor and analyst communities about recent, current and possible future developments within the world of automatic identification & data capture and mobile computing technology.
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RSSConcerns remain over the poor state of post-Brexit preparedness, says CILT
Jun 26, 2018
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has responded to The Transport Select Committee's inquiry into the effects of Brexit on UK freight operations.
TIPA collaborates in the development of compostable packaging for Peeze’s new coffee beans
Jun 26, 2018
TIPA is an Israeli company developing a wide range of fully compostable, flexible packaging that is as transparent and impermeable as conventional plastic alternatives.
Leveraging the levy
Jun 06, 2018
Dave Cormack, strategic partnerships director at national transport and logistics training provider System Group, says the opportunity is there for the Apprenticeship Levy to embrace broader skills requirements, as well as apprenticeships.
Tesco announcement of removal of hard to recycle plastics is the way forward
May 29, 2018
Vanden Recycling has welcomed Tesco's announcement that it has notified its suppliers that it will remove hard to recycle materials from its products sold in its stores by 2019.
The future of spare parts warehousing
May 22, 2018
In line with the digitalisation of manufacturing lines, warehouses too are becoming more advanced. The traditional, manual process can be challenging for warehouse operatives and is prone to error. By adding digital solutions and intuitive User Interfaces, cognitive load can be reduced from staff and an audit trail can be used to track stock's movement.
CFTS: lift truck safety inspections ‘need same clarity as HGVs’
May 14, 2018
Logistics managers are being urged to seek absolute clarity over forklift Thorough Examinations, after it was revealed lift trucks are involved in 50% more serious accidents than HGVs.
Employee whistleblowing telephone calls up 7% at UK transport and logistics firms
May 14, 2018
The trend for employees at transport and logistics organisations to use whistleblowing hotlines has accelerated following last year's Hollywood harassment scandals.
New research shows a 7% increase in calls in 2017 according to Expolink, European provider of outsourced speak up "whistleblowing" services.
LPG and BioLPG – improving forklift truck efficiency
May 01, 2018
Initiatives such as the Renewable Energy Directive and Paris Agreement have provided businesses with a blueprint on combatting climate change.
GDPR: Is your training provider battle ready?
May 01, 2018
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will shake up data privacy regulations, but John Green, chief operating officer at training provider System Group, believes many in the transport and logistics sector remain unprepared for its arrival this month.
