Companies seeking to offset the impact of the high street’s collapse with growing emphasis on online sales will need to appoint a logistics partner with the right skills sets to support them, says William Walker. The Coronavirus lockdown and the resultant collapse of the high street has left …
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Driver-friendly lift trucks now even easier to operate
Narrow Aisle Ltd has announced the launch of the Flexi Smart Stop System - an ‘in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as a pallet load, racking or rack guards within the aisle. Developed by Narrow Aisle’s …
Online order throughput up by 400 per cent at Walker Logistics
Supply chain services specialist Walker Logistics reports that the number of ecommerce orders processed at its Berkshire-based multi user fulfillment centre was up 400 per cent last month (April) compared to the same period in 2019. William Walker, Walker Logistics’ sales director, commented: …
Outsourcing to Walker Logistics will help Sleep Well to relax
Sleep Well, who produce and market a range of natural milk-based drinks designed to improve relaxation and sleep, have outsourced control of their B-2-B supply chain to Berkshire-based Walker Logistics. Produced in Jersey, Sleep Well milk is available in two flavours – vanilla and chocolate – …
Australian cosmetics brand outsources management of its UK supply chain
Australia-based natural cosmetics brand, Lanolips, has awarded Walker Logistics the contract to manage its UK B-2-B and B-2-C supply chains. The Lanolips range is sold through high street retailers as well as direct online channels. As part of the agreement Walker will receive incoming stock at …
Ilke Homes’ store benefits from Flexi technology
Since its launch a little over two years ago, Ilke Homes has become one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of modular houses. From its 250,000 sq. ft factory in Yorkshire, the company is capable of producing some 2,000 homes a year with designs ranging from traditionally styled terraced properties to …
Walker Logistics expect rapid UK growth for CBDfx hemp products
CBDfx - a global market leader in the hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) industry - has appointed Walker Logistics to provide storage and fulfilment services in the UK. With nearly 100 different products, CBDfx’s range of creams, face masks, tinctures, gummies and e-liquids are tested to the highest …
Extra Flexis help Polyco Healthline supply the NHS
Long-term Flexi warehouse truck user, Polyco Healthline, has hired an additional four trucks from Narrow Aisle Ltd to support increased demand generated by the COVID-19 situation to supply the NHS with products from its range of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Polyco is among the largest …
Praise for staff who are keeping Narrow Aisle open for business
John Maguire (pictured), managing director of Tipton-based Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based materials handling solutions , has praised the dedication and commitment of the company’s employees who have continued working throughout the Coronavirus …
