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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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BEC interview with Tom Hamlyn, Logistics Director at Aliaxis

1 BEC interview with Tom Hamlyn, Logistics Director at Aliaxis

This time it’s with Tom Hamlyn, Logistics Director at Aliaxis, a global leader in the production and distribution of advanced plastic piping systems. Tom has worked at Aliaxis for over 20 years, heading up the Logistics Department since 2015.

In this interview, Tom discusses how he and his team worked with BEC to create and implement both a voice-enabled data capture and Electric Point of Delivery (ePod) scanning solution as part of a drive to improve the company’s customer service offering by modernising its order fulfilment and logistical processes.

Skilled engineer shortage a threat to logistics industry

2 Skilled engineer shortage a threat to logistics industry

More than half (52.7 per cent) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, as staff shortages within repair workshops and vehicle inspection units hit crisis point.

Imperial logistics wins automotive haulage contract

3 Imperial logistics wins automotive haulage contract

Automotive logistics specialist Imperial Logistics has secured additional road transportation management business from its major client BMW Group.

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