In this fast-paced retail market,warehouses have become an integral part of a business' success.
Full of hundreds of items ready to be shipped to customers, warehouses are arguably just as important as physical shops. And according to one of the country's leading retailers of manual handling equipment, whether businesses have a presence on the high street, or if they sell solely online, making sure warehouses are tidy and in order is imperative for maintaining productivity to meet the needs of customers and ensure a business' success.
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.
Industry experts reiterate the importance of a tidy warehouse to increase productivity
Aug 09, 2016
PalletTrucksUK welcome Amazon drone delivery announcement
Aug 09, 2016
The online shopping world is changing at an unprecedented rate – mainly thanks to shopping giant, Amazon.
Fleets grow online driver entitlement data usage
Aug 09, 2016
Recent Freedom of Information figures seen by the ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification) show a significant rise in the volume and frequency of online driving licence data checking by UK Fleets.
Surge in van deliveries highlights need for flexible road safety systems
Jul 26, 2016
The growth of vans on UK roads, fuelled by the surge in home deliveries, has highlighted the need for flexible road safety systems, according to GreenRoad, provider of driver behaviour solutions.
AXIT Study: Cloud usage supports digitalisation in logistics
Jul 26, 2016
Cloud computing is being used in logistics more and more. This is the result of a comparative study which was conducted by the Frankenthal-based IT company AXIT in cooperation with the head of the Ludwigshafen Institute for Cloud Computing (IfCC), Prof. Dr. Uwe Hannig, on the developments of cloud technology in logistics.
Planned excise alcohol law changes signal potential boost for the logistics sector
Jul 12, 2016
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced proposals for current excise alcohol law and procedures to be simplified and rationalised.
HMRC's stated plan in "pre-consultation" is to transform how businesses transact with HMRC across the alcohol taxes by:- simplifying tax across disparate alcohol regimes, digitising transactions in line with HMRC's digital ambition for 2020 and streamlining processes to support business growth.
Special Technology Report – AIDC/Mobile Computing
Jul 05, 2016
The data factor
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke to a number of experts from the vendor and analyst communities about recent developments in the world of automatic identification & data capture and mobile computing technologies – including those concerning integration, security and technology convergence. The contributors also reflect on some of the key drivers for these developments, and consider what AIDC/mobile computer solution users can likely look forward to in the not too distant future.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT June 2016 Edition is now available.
Jun 29, 2016
The June edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features an exclusive interview with Nick Green, production director at Lambert Engineering, about the company’s extensive five-year IT development roadmap and the improved design and manufacturing benefits that the company is set to gain.
Fruit stays fresh for up to three more days in corrugated trays, research shows
Jun 29, 2016
Corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, according to scientific research.
The Brexit road must not impede road safety
Jun 29, 2016
As the UK government begins contemplating the process for leaving the European Union, Brake, the road safety charity, is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon.
