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Today's warehouses and distribution centres face a lot of challenges: increasing labour costs, less available space and frequent small orders with short delivery times.

Few high-bay facilities are as impressive as the new distribution centre operated by Alnatura Produktions-und Handels GmbH in Lorsch, Germany.

Distribution centres and warehouses are at the very heart of any logistics network. To maximise efficiency, and therefore profitability, it is essential that goods can be loaded and unloaded quickly. A key cause for concern for any Warehouse Manager is the reliability of the loading bays as a failure can cause massive disruptions to the entire network. This makes it essential that suitable loading bay equipment is specified and that a regular maintenance schedule is kept. Christopher Knollys, Managing Director of sara LBS, explains how industry certifications can help end-users to specify parts with confidence and the importance of loading bay servicing.

As an important element in The Co-operative's drive to lower carbon emissions and achieve zero waste to landfill, the Group has overhauled its food distribution network, whilst also creating 10 "greener" distribution centres, which serve 4,000 stores, including independent Co-operatives, across the country.

LB Foster Materials Handling, has completed a twin inter floor conveyor controls system for the NHS Supply Chain National Distribution Centre (NDC) at Rugby operated by DHL.

As an important element in The Co-operative's drive to lower carbon emissions and achieve zero waste to landfill, the Group has overhauled its food distribution network, whilst also creating 10 "greener" distribution centres, which serve 4,000 stores, including independent Co-operatives, across the country.

Food and drink supply chain specialist Culina has announced plans to open a major chilled distribution centre at Cabot Park, Bristol later this year.

Polish third-party logistics operator No Limit has awarded SDI Group a contract to install a PTU (Push Tray Unit) sorter at its multi-client distribution centre, located just outside Warsaw.

Conveyors are one of the most widely used pieces of equipment within a warehouse or distribution centre environment.

According to a study recently conducted by Intermec, Inc, distribution centres are losing an average of nearly £242,000 per year due to mis-picks.