The December edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features an exclusive report on Supply Chain Management, where we spoke with a number of the leading vendors and analysts about current key trends and discussion points within this fascinating technology space.
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.
Seven top tips to being safe and productive
Nov 29, 2016
David Banks, Sales Manager - Waste & Recycling Sector at JCB, offers a guide to some of the innovative design features that make Waste and Recycling vehicles both safe and productive.
While speed, efficiency, output, and value for money are essential for any operation – none of these factors should ever trump safety.
How can delivery companies use technology to prevent lost parcels?
Nov 29, 2016
By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch.
Surprising statistics in the news recently revealed that over £250 million worth of deliveries are estimated to have gone missing in the UK in the last year.
Top racing driver calls on company drivers to 'make the pledge' to drive safely and cut the carnage
Nov 23, 2016
vGroup International is calling on fleets across Britain to join its own staff, including top racing driver James Nash, in backing Road Safety Week and 'make the pledge' to drive safely.
National Road Safety Week from today (Monday, November 21) to Sunday (November 27) is organised by road safety charity Brake.
Rhenus UK urges logistics industry to embrace technology in face of skills gap
Nov 16, 2016
With technology playing an increasingly important role in the logistics sector, David Williams, managing director of Rhenus UK, believes the industry will be transformed within a decade.
The right impression - Printing & Labelling Technology Report
Nov 08, 2016
Logistics Handling spoke with a number of experts from the vendor and analyst communities about recent developments in the world of Printing & Labelling technologies. Contributors are: British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), Panorama Consulting,Frost & Sullivan,Gartner, Honeywell, Zebra Technologies,NiceLabel,Brother UK,Citizen Systems Europe and SATO.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT October 2016 Edition is now available
Oct 28, 2016
The October edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features an exclusive interview with Paul Simpson, head of residential supply chain management at Electrium Sales Ltd., about recent and ongoing enhancements to the company's IT estate and the business and operational rationale behind the changes.
Van drivers challenge 'undeserved reputation' in new study
Oct 25, 2016
Nearly two-third (60 per cent) of van drivers believe they are made a scapegoat for perceived poor driving standards on UK roads, new research has revealed.
Getting the best
Oct 24, 2016
The logistics industry must do more to attract top talent if it is to capitalise on the ways in which global supply chains are being reshaped by the online retail revolution, says Mark Elward, managing director of DK Fulfilment.
New standard for forklifts used where powders and dusts could ignite
Oct 24, 2016
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present. Food production and storage operations, the chemical industry and many other manufacturing and logistics operations will be affected.
