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Manufacturing and Logistics IT December 2012

1 Manufacturing and Logistics IT December 2012

Reference guide to benchmarking solutions

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TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Changes to chain test standards will include 'fatigue' resistance

2 Changes to chain test standards will include 'fatigue' resistance

Proposed changes to ISO 4347 will require chain manufacturers to demonstrate that their products offer high levels of 'fatigue' resistance (dynamic strength).

Versatility and handling in the limelight with Hiab's new XS 544 loader crane

3 Versatility and handling in the limelight with Hiab's new XS 544 loader crane

Hiab has launched its new Hiab XS 544, a 51 tm crane where efficient load handling, greater versatility and reduced environmental impact are all in the limelight.

BITO to show off its new Pallet Live System at IMHX

4 BITO to show off its new Pallet Live System at IMHX

At IMHX 2013, Bito Storage Systems will be showing PROflow, its new Pallet Live System that features its new M-Stop load separator.

SITL Logistics Solutions 2013 to highlight supply chain collaboration

5 SITL Logistics Solutions 2013 to highlight supply chain collaboration

SITL Logistics Solutions will bring together transport and logistics specialists from 26 to 28 March 2013 in Paris Nord Villepinte, near Paris (France).

Transport and distribution companies could save an average £486,000 by switching 10% of their fleet to electric

6 Transport and distribution companies could save an average £486,000 by switching 10% of their fleet to electric

UK transport and distribution companies could cut the running costs of their fleets* by an average of £486,000 and reduce CO2 emissions by an average of 1650 tonnes each year - more than any other industry in terms of absolute savings - by replacing just 10% of their current vehicles with electric models.

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