June 7, 2013

As we all know dirt, dust and moisture can lead to both danger and expense when it is introduced to warehouse and production areas. For example; in relation to logistics, forklift and warehouse pallet trucks can lose grip, go into a slide and become ...
Click here for full articleCategories: Current Affairs | Tags: Health And Safety, Warehousing, Warehouse Technology | Author: LizRenshaw
November 28, 2012

I think that it’s fair to say over the past few years since the credit crunch that there has been a significant reduction in the numbers of large scale business change pieces of work being undertaken. Clearly this is due companies exercising much hi...
Click here for full articleCategories: Current Affairs | Tags: Automation, Multi Channel, Ecommerce, Warehousing, Warehouse Technology | Author: MatthewHassall
October 1, 2012

The Weetabix Food Company has expanded significantly since it first started in 1932 and now currently employs over 2,000 people around the world. Weetabix unique range of breakfast cereals isn’t just popular in the UK – they export to over 80 countri...
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Storage, Computer Software, Pallets, Automated Storage And Retrieval, Costs, Cranes, Logistics, Warehousing, Warehouse Technology | Author: LizRenshaw
September 13, 2012

I have recently read a fantastic news article in Logistics and Transport Focus magazine, which describes how modern technology and dynamic scheduling offer ways to transform the logistics industry especially within the dairy sector.
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Dairy, Lorry, Warehouse Technology, Milk Processing, Tankers, Hauliers, Logistics, Business, Transportation | Author: LizRenshaw
August 24, 2012

Have you ever wondered where they store all the equipment which makes the Olympics run efficiently?
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Transportation, Olympics, Warehouse Technology, Storage, Athletics, Logistics, Bbc News Report, Warehousing | Author: LizRenshaw
August 21, 2012

Regatta, the outdoor clothing supplier, with headquarters based in Manchester, have chosen Indigo Software to provide their Real Time Interactive Warehousing to control every aspect of the warehouse operations at their new Pioneer Point logistics cen...
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Warehouse Technology, Computer Software, Logistics, Warehousing, Clothing And Textiles | Author: LizRenshaw
July 23, 2012

You forget it’s the little things that matter and which provide a better working environment for your employee within logistics.
Nationwide pallet distribution provider CFT Services installs Zehnder Clean Air Solutions as part of their on-going comm...
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Technology, Warehouse Technology, Distribution, Pallets, Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Units, Logistics, Warehousing, Working Conditions | Author: LizRenshaw
July 5, 2012

I have recently read about Vitronic’s new VICAMsnap! It can be installed above workstations and will automatically read barcodes and 2D codes while allowing the operators to handle objects using both hands.
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Storage, Computer Software, Barcodes, Process Improvement, Logistics, Warehousing, Warehouse Technology | Author: LizRenshaw
July 2, 2012

137 year old Wadworth’s Brewery is in the process of implementing the Paragon software system alongside a vehicle tracking supplied by Tom Tom. The maker of 6X, The Bishop’s Tipple and Henry’s IPA beers is installing Paragon’s transport optimisation ...
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Retail Sector, Warehousing, Transportation, Food And Beverages, Drinks Industry, Technology, Warehouse Technology, Computer Software, Brewing, Paragon Software, Breweries, Deliveries, Logistics, Supply Chain, Retail | Author: LizRenshaw
June 25, 2012

As I am specifically focusing on the North West and North East it’s always interesting to read new improvements local businesses are incorporating into their organisation through technology.
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Automotive, Warehousing, Fmcg, Transportation, 3pl, North West, Food And Drink Retail, Delta Warehouse Systems, Warehouse Technology, Storage, Distribution, Computer Software, Pharmaceutical, Printing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Brewing, Retail | Author: LizRenshaw