When Storm Desmond hit the UK in early December more than 6,000 homes across Cumbria and the North West were affected by flooding. In towns such as Keswick, Kendal and Cockermouth, many residents had to be evacuated and moved in to temporary accommodation for their safety. The storm victim’s …
Storage
Picking storage for an omnichannel world
Edward Hutchison, managing director of Bito Storage Systems, explains how order picking and storage systems are the core of a successful omnichannel retail fulfilment strategy Omnichannel retail is imposing a radical shift in logistics practices. When you drill right down to the core of the …
Temporary worker problem for logistics industry
Temporary workers who lack even the most basic skill sets cause logistics companies more problems than they solve at peak times With the British public apparently set for a record breaking online shopping spree in the run up to Christmas, a shortage of good quality temporary warehousing staff …
Three key steps to closing the productivity gap
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics highlight a yawning gap in productivity between the UK and other G7 economies. Left unchecked British companies could soon suffer. Bernard Molloy, ‘Logistician of the Year’ and global industrial director at Unipart Logistics outlines the three …
Avoid being short-changed when choosing a 3PL
‘Pounds per pallet stored’ comparisons leave companies short-changed when it comes to choosing a 3PL Businesses that outsource control of their supply chain function to specialist third party logistics (3PL) companies are increasingly forced to look to replace their 3PL – often within months of …
Jungheinrich raises forecast after buoyant Q2
The Jungheinrich Group has announced impressive sales figures for the second quarter of 2015. Net sales were up 13%, while orders grew by 9%. The Group’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and net income were both 21% higher than in the corresponding period last year. The figures build on …
Hackling’s narrow option
Flexi articulated truck technology has been key to ensuring that John Hackling (Transport) gets the most from its storage cube Based in the Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water, John Hackling (Transport) Ltd has provided a range of road haulage, warehousing and fulfilment facilities since …
Keep an eye on BITO UK’s new HQ
Construction of BITO UK’s new HQ is well under way - and you can keep an eye on its progress via a ‘live cam’ at: http://bito.reachtimelapse.co.uk/newunit/index.php The new HQ - which includes offices, Client Test & Experience Centre and Distribution Warehouse - is being built on a site …
Contact AMA PR for logistics, supply chain, procurement and materials handling PR
AMA PR has a new phone number: 0208 123 1900. Drop us a line if you need help with your logistics, supply chain or materials handling PR or specialist writing projects You can reach Nick Allen directly on: Tel: 01444 390 or Mob: 07775 601 259 You can reach Nick Allen directly on: Tel: …
