St. Modwen Logistics, and property adviser Savills, has called for improvements to the planning system to support the growth of the logistics sector and encourage more development of modern, sustainable warehousing to keep pace with increasing demand.
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.
UK policy and early movers can play a significant role in unleashing finance to decarbonise the UK freight transport sector
Oct 24, 2023
The end of project report by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggests several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT October 2023 edition
Oct 24, 2023
The October 2023 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine features a Special Technology Report looking, in depth, at the latest developments in the world of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Voice-directed Picking.
Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: With automotive supply chains stabilising, focus on sustainability expected to rise back up automakers’ agendas.
Four ways retailers can deliver for customers during peak season
Oct 16, 2023
By Mattias Gredenhag, CTO, nShift.
This year’s peak shopping season brings the opportunity for many omnichannel retailers to end a challenging year on a high. With inflation easing and interest rates steady, retailers can afford a degree of optimism that spending will be strong.
Future Market Insights: ‘Conductive bags sparking a green packaging revolution’
Oct 11, 2023
The sales of conductive bags are projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. The conductive bags market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,250.59 million in 2023, and likely to be appraised at US$ 3,992.64 million by 2033.
Unlocking efficiency: AI’s transformative role in warehousing
Oct 10, 2023
Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain?
Edward Napier-Fenning, Sales & Marketing Director of leading supply chain software company Balloon, explores five key areas that can boost performance – including route planning, picking, labour management reporting and data entry.
Taking control of parcel delivery to safeguard customer experience
Oct 04, 2023
Small e-commerce businesses are hugely reliant on the quality and timeliness of parcel delivery services to ensure customer satisfaction – and growing numbers are taking control of the process by bringing parcel labelling in house, as Jay Kim, Managing Director, BIXOLON Europe GmbH explains.
AI predicts what a more eco-conscious future could look like for food and drink manufacturers
Oct 04, 2023
An AI image generator tool has predicted what the future of food labelling might look like for consumers and manufacturers.
Transport & storage sector companies’ grim August – 31.5% report a slump in turnover
Oct 02, 2023
The latest Government Business Insights report paints a gloomy picture of August’s trading. More than a quarter (27%) of all businesses revealed their turnover had decreased in August 2023 compared with the previous month – that’s 2% more businesses reporting a fall than in July.
Engineered racking: The foundation of warehouse automation
Sep 27, 2023
With continued e-commerce growth, now more than ever, companies must continually re-evaluate their inventory needs, so they can reliably fulfil orders quickly and efficiently.
