Despatch Cloud has partnered with JD International Logistics, a subsidiary of China’s largest retailer JD.com, to support JD’s Logistics operations in the UK fulfilment market. JD will be using Despatch Cloud’s cloud-based sales channel connection technology to link fulfilment customers’ websites to its warehouses, as well as its Shipping tool …
Read More »Switch to VNA storage brings benefits for online fulfilment specialist
By switching to a very narrow aisle (VNA) racking scheme served by Flexi Truck articulated forklift technology, e-Commerce fulfilment specialist FuturePro Logistics has increased storage capacity by some 30 per cent at its newly built 50,000 sq ft warehouse in Thatcham, Berkshire. The racking aisles at the Thatcham warehouse are …
Read More »BS Handling Systems delivers pick-to-light conveyor solution for Mindful Chef
British healthy meal kit retailer, Mindful Chef, turned to BS Handling Systems when they wanted to add automation into their distribution hub in Redditch. Founded by three friends, Myles Hopper, Rob Grieg-Gran and Giles Humphries, Mindful Chef supplies subscribers with recipe kit boxes which include ready-measured, fresh ingredients and easily …
Read More »BEUMER Group at LogiMAT 2022: The e-commerce of tomorrow
In 2022, BEUMER Group will be back in action at LogiMAT (May 31 – June 2, Stuttgart). Among other things, the system provider will present the new BG Pouch System. This is the Group’s latest addition to its vast range of solutions to respond to the growing demands for e-commerce …
Read More »Van Sales UK shakes up the new vehicle market with hassle-free online order system
In these uncertain times, with global supply chain problems and the continuing impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, what many van buyers want most of all is speed and simplicity. Independent supplier Van Sales UK offers just those qualities – with access to new vehicles of all brands and a …
Read More »Smurfit Kappa’s eFlower portfolio helps eCommerce sales bloom
Smurfit Kappa’s eFlower portfolio is helping customers to capitalise on the growth in demand for eCommerce flower orders which emerged during the pandemic. The customisable portfolio includes nine sustainable packaging solutions ideal for shipping bouquets and potted plants. One of the eFlower portfolio’s stand-out products is the WOW Bloom Box …
Read More »Discover the winning formula for eCommerce success at IRX & eDX 2022
IRX & eDX takes place 11 & 12 May, NEC, Birmingham Following the recent seismic shift in shopper behaviour, the retail sector has responded accordingly, leading the way with innovative solution and products. Retail professionals can plug into the latest developments, discover new vendors and plan for future business success …
Read More »ArrowXL appoints new Commercial Director
ArrowXL, the UK’s largest and longest established 2-person home delivery specialist, has appointed a Commercial Director with extensive international retail, supply chain and e-commerce experience. Greg Whyman joins the team with a remit to continue to drive the strategic development of the company as it continues to grow, looking at …
Read More »Amazon orders Flexi Truck fleet for its Dubai fulfillment centre
Amazon has ordered a fleet of six Flexi Truck articulated forklift trucks for its DXB3 fulfillment centre in Dubai Logistics City, UAE. The e-commerce site launched in the UAE in May 2019 and, spread over 32,700 square metres and stocked with more than 4 million products, the DXB3 site is …
Read More »Conveyor Systems Limited celebrates 25 years in business with new facilities
Established in1997 Conveyor Systems (CSL) has grown significantly from its humble materials handling background to become a major systems integrator managing multi-million-pound projects. It is a leading supplier of turnkey eCommerce fulfilment, warehouse automation, conveyor, and sortation systems, as well as a provider of support and maintenance services. Recently CSL …
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