Warehouse

Comment on King’s Speech from Clare Bottle

Comment on King's Speech from Clare Bottle

UKWA awaits detail on scale of investment and likely timescale for reform The UK Warehousing Association has welcomed reference in the King’s Speech to the Government’s plans to scale up renewable energy supplies, including solar, as well as its commitment to grid connection reform. However, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle warns …

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Berry Superfos uses Jungheinrich AGVs to create a safer, more efficient workspace

Berry Superfos uses Jungheinrich AGVs to create a safer, more efficient workspace

An AGV that offers speed, nimbleness, great lifting capacity and the ability to handle many different pallet types – why Berry Superfos chose Jungheinrich Berry Superfos needed an automated warehouse/shopfloor solution so Jungheinrich got involved… The client Berry Superfos designs, develops and manufactures innovative plastic packaging solutions. When you open …

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Visualisation and Simulation can add value to Warehouse Scenario Planning, says Yale

Warehouse Scenario Planning

Intralogistics operations could better manage unexpected changes in the warehouse by using visualisation and simulation tools for scenario planning, suggests Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “The warehousing industry is constantly changing,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA for Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “Businesses in industries such as retail, e-commerce, …

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Warehousing ignored by Government

Warehousing ignored by Government, UK Warehousing Association CEO Clare Bottle, protests

The UK Warehousing Association has reacted with frustration to the publication of the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) review of the Shortage Occupation List. Forklift truck drivers and warehouse operatives are not even mentioned in the report. Having led a co-ordinated campaign during the review period in 2022 demonstrating the critical …

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Growing businesses can use warehouse space better to save costs and avoid investment in new facilities

use warehouse space better to save costs and avoid investment in new facilities, ProLogis reveals

Growing businesses will sooner or later need more capacity in their supply chain to fulfil larger sales volumes. Adding capacity to an existing facility by introducing automation, reconfiguring current handling and storage equipment, or building an extension all offer a potential solution but can be expensive and disruptive to ongoing …

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Warehouse Track and Trace

Warehouse Track and Trace

Escalating costs and continued demand for warehouse space are placing ever greater pressure on organisations to optimise existing warehouse efficiency. Yet with warehouse operatives still hard to recruit, how can existing staff achieve the levels of pick and pack accuracy, and speed, required to meet deadlines without compromising the overarching …

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TouchPath launches discounted subscription scheme for its Supply Chain Systems

TouchPath launches discounted subscription scheme for its Supply Chain Systems

Company slashes prices by 50 per cent for the first three months of any subscription Flagship TouchPath solutions including ‘TouchWMS’ and ‘TouchMES’ available for subscription Subscription includes maintenance and support Flexible options include ‘subscribe now, buy later’ “Industry feedback reveals that many supply chain companies are now looking for a …

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