When upgrading the lighting technology within a distribution centre or other industrial building, too many companies fail to consider the whole life and installation costs of the luminaires they are specifying and instead opt simply for the cheapest product available. By doing so, they could be …
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The seven critical steps to successful warehouse automation
Omnichannel retailers are turning their attentions to warehouse automation. The reasons may be all too apparent but the path to a successful project is not so obvious, writes Neil Adcock, Consulting Partner at Bis Henderson Consulting.Why are omnichannel retailers suddenly taking an interest in …
Order your energy saving logistics lighting products online
The extensive range of energy-saving lighting products offered by Leicestershire-based, Ecolighting, is now available to buy on-line. The company’s existing website has been upgraded and now features a sales portal that showcases the broad selection of LED lamps and luminaires available from …
Dematic Appoints Jan Vercammen as Managing Director – Central Europe
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, today announced the appointment of Jan Vercammen as Dematic Managing Director for Central Europe effective immediately, replacing Barbara Wladarz. “I am honored to join …
Businesses failing to take early advantage of the Apprenticeship Levy
Companies are being slow to take advantage of the new Apprenticeship Levy that came into effect in April, suggests Bis Henderson Academy – inaction that could lead many businesses to miss out on the opportunities afforded under the scheme to up-skill individuals across the enterprise. According …
Warehouse operators can slash costs if they see the light
When it comes to identifying new-build or old stock warehouse or distribution centre property to lease or buy outright, would-be occupiers must pay special attention to a unit’s lighting system if they want to ensure that their day-to-day operating costs will be minimised. That’s the advice from …
Call for energy rating scheme for industrial buildings
From April 2018 a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency will apply to rented commercial buildings. At the moment commercial buildings have an energy efficiency rating that goes from A - G. F and G are the worst performing. What the new law will do is introduce a minimum standard of E …
Dematic Northern Europe opens state-of-the-art headquarters in Adderbury
Dematic has opened a new state-of-the-art head office building for Northern Europe in Adderbury, Oxfordshire. The building, previously occupied by Vodafone, was originally constructed in the mid-1990s as two separate units. Following Dematic’s extensive refurbishment programme the new office now …
Can logistics space meet the challenge of agility?
In the face of uncertainty businesses need to be flexible and agile to compete. However, the pressure of finding available warehouse space in the right location, to the specification required, and on the right terms, is putting a strain on the market. What can be done to alleviate the pain? By Sid …
