How the ‘sharing economy’ is revolutionising warehousing
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How the ‘sharing economy’ is revolutionising warehousing

When new tech businesses are looking to get off the ground, they often talk in terms of ‘disruption’: in other words, how new methods can revolutionise old business…

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Simple driverless transport for quick retail returns .
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Simple driverless transport for quick retail returns .

An online retailer’s profitability will stand or fall on having time- and cost-effective returns management. Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, explains how driverless transport systems…

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Agency workers at risk due to lack of lift truck training, warns RTITB.
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Agency workers at risk due to lack of lift truck training, warns RTITB.

Workplace accidents, injuries and fatalities are frequently occurring as employers fail to check the qualifications and training credentials of agency staff working in lift truck operations, warns RTITB.…

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PRIORITISING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT TO BEAT THE SKILLS GAP.
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PRIORITISING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT TO BEAT THE SKILLS GAP.

It is widely accepted that the logistics and supply chain industry is suffering from a growing skills shortage, which is only set to intensify over coming months as…

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World’s leading refrigeration rental company extends RFID system to the USA.
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World’s leading refrigeration rental company extends RFID system to the USA.

Image An operator using a handheld reader for Lowe Rental’s RFID system The world’s leading supplier of rented fridges, freezers and catering equipment is planning to extend its…

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Neopost brings automated answer for profitable packaging to UK.
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Neopost brings automated answer for profitable packaging to UK.

Neopost Shipping is introducing its Automated Packaging Solution (APS) to the UK. The CVP-500 replaces 8-16 packers by ‘auto-boxing’ multiple or single items at speeds of up to…

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First Impressions Matter: Why You Should Invest In The Cleaning And Care Of Your Warehouse.
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First Impressions Matter: Why You Should Invest In The Cleaning And Care Of Your Warehouse.

When it comes to goods-in, human error is the top issue in 46% of warehouses, pointing to a lack of efficiency and organization on some level. While these errors…

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7 POWERFUL STEPS TO PLAN AND EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL BLACK FRIDAY EVENT.
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7 POWERFUL STEPS TO PLAN AND EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL BLACK FRIDAY EVENT.

Black Friday continues to dominate the retail calendar both in the US and the UK, and this year is set to be no different. As in previous years,…

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360 DEGREE ADDITIONS EXTEND HYSTER® FORTENS® ALL ROUND BENEFITS.
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360 DEGREE ADDITIONS EXTEND HYSTER® FORTENS® ALL ROUND BENEFITS.

Increased demand and diversity in materials handling operations is driving the development of solutions that go beyond trucks, according to Hyster Europe. To enhance the tough range of…

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Translift Senior Management Transition
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Translift Senior Management Transition

In July 2017, Translift, well known for the Bendi Articulated Forklift, was acquired by a combination of existing key management and a boutique Birmingham Private Equity Company. The…

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