Reference guide to benchmarking solutions
Special Technology Report Round-up
SAAS/CLOUD
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
PRINTING & LABELLING
AIDC/MOBILE COMPUTING
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Critical and key issues in material handling, logistics and distribution
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy,legislation,technology,best practice and the some of the most challenging business topics in the world of material handling.The articles in this section have been contributed by senior industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations such as the UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) BIFA (British International Freight Association), the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the FLTA ( ForkLift Truck Association), as well as many others.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy,climate change,recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Manufacturing and Logistics IT December 2012
Dec 19, 2012
Transport and distribution companies could save an average £486,000 by switching 10% of their fleet to electric
Dec 19, 2012
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.
Industry growth expected as a result of Autumn Statement
Dec 12, 2012
When the market for automated handling equipment such as manual stacker trucks and lift tables experienced a sharp fall in 2009, it was expected that the industry would take a few years to repair itself. The country was in the grip of recession and businesses were struggling to get back on track, causing experts to predict a long and slow road back to growth and progression for automated handling equipment. But despite the worrying dip, and the country's inability to escape the recession, it is now predicted that growth will be seen in this sector over the next few years, helped in no small part by George Osborne's recent Autumn Statement.
Technology Is changing face of domestic transport
Dec 05, 2012
According to Ralf Moller, General Manager Marketing, Australia & New Zealand Sales at logistics software company WiseTechGlobal, the growing trend of online retailing is just another example of how expanding technology has empowered businesses.
Road transport industry can tackle €8 billion EU cargo theft problem through CCTV
Dec 05, 2012
The European Commission (EC) has released a report that shows cargo theft from lorries within the EU costs over €8 billion each year. Such is the growing incidence and severity of transport crime, the EC's latest transport security working document outlines a need for better levels of security to address both cross border and border entry point security across the EU.
Government's failure to act on property tax is driving empty warehouse crisis
Nov 28, 2012
The present Government's failure to reduce the tax burden on owners of empty commercial property is partly to blame for a shortage of usable warehousing and storage space that is stifling Britain's economic recovery, the United Kingdom Warehousing (UKWA) has warned
Who keeps the world moving?
Nov 28, 2012
By Frank Felten, head of product management logistics at PTV Group.
Ever thought of the distance, your chicken sandwich has travelled until it ended up at its final destination in your stomach? Well – not personally around yours but generally – PTV Group did.
Logistics firms urged to support game that will teach children about supply chain issues
Nov 28, 2012
Two former school teachers are seeking business partners from the logistics community to help develop a board game that has been devised to teach young people about logistics while they play.
LSP and freight forwarding market in recovery, survey says
Nov 21, 2012
Logistics service providers and freight forwarders are optimistic that the economy will continue to grow, and provide opportunities for expansion in 2013, according to a survey by Transport Intelligence (TI) and Kewill, provider of software for global trade and logistics.
Manufacturing and Logistics IT - October 2012 digital issue
Nov 07, 2012
Special Report:
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Consultancy special feature:
JULIAN NIBLETT INTERVIEW
Also in this issue:
Four pillars of demand forecasting excellence
Getting delivery right first time, on time
Creating the ‘green’ automated warehouse
Driving greater efficiencies
