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All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.

All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock EquipmentOverhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events

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Snapfulfil unveils new look and software editions

1 Snapfulfil unveils new look and software editions

In line with its continued success and evolution as a business, warehouse management system provider, Synergy Logistics, has launched a brand new website and corporate identity for its multi award-winning Snapfulfil WMS.

Mobile workforce market set to rise over next 3-5 years, driving demand for mobile applications

2 Mobile workforce market set to rise over next 3-5 years, driving demand for mobile applications

The mobile workforce market is set to grow by a staggering 33% over the next three to five years, leading to a surge in demand for state-of-the-art mobile applications to improve driver safety and reduce associated costs.

Mitchell Storage & Distribution picks up contract with leading fish and chip shop supplier

3 Mitchell Storage & Distribution picks up contract with leading fish and chip shop supplier

Leicester-based Mitchell Storage & Distribution (MSD) has won a new contract with national fish and chip shop and Foodservice supplier Driver's Foods.

Marshalls targets fuel savings of more than £350,000 by improving driver behaviour

4 Marshalls targets fuel savings of more than £350,000 by improving driver behaviour

Marshalls, the UK supplier of hard landscaping materials, aims to achieve a five per cent improvement in fuel performance across its vehicle fleet with WEBFLEET from TomTom Telematics.

Linde Material Handling launches new heavy truck series

5 Linde Material Handling launches new heavy truck series

Global truck manufacturer, Linde Material Handling (MH), has launched a new series of heavy diesel forklift trucks with a load capacity of between 10 and 18 tonnes.

Bibby Distribution provides the winning formula for organic baby food maker HiPP

6 Bibby Distribution provides the winning formula for organic baby food maker HiPP

Bibby Distribution has been named the new UK warehousing and transport provider to organic baby food producer HiPP, following a rigorous competitive tender process.

Optimised Q-Pall pallets exclusive to Goplasticpallets.com

7 Optimised Q-Pall pallets exclusive to Goplasticpallets.com

The UK independent supplier of plastic pallets Goplasticpallets.com has introduced the first of a new line of improved plastic pallets to its comprehensive range– the Q-Pall 1210 M6R V2.

Thoughts on how to help members of staff accept a new WMS

8 Thoughts on how to help members of staff accept a new WMS

Installing a new Warehouse Management System represents a significant investment in both money and time, so it can be frustrating when some members of the workforce reject change before it is even introduced.

Growing pains lead to tripled operational efficiency, optimised warehouse

9 Growing pains lead to tripled operational efficiency, optimised warehouse

When a manufacturer goes from production start-up to nearly outgrowing a 60,000 sq. ft. addition in a few years – then optimises its new warehouse, tripling operational efficiency – the growing pains are worth it.

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