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GEODIS invests in Geek+ AMRs for its Hong Kong DC  

GEODIS has today announced the deployment of AMRs from Geek+ at its Yuen Long Warehouse Distribution Centre (YLDC) in Hong Kong, SAR China. The YLDC will be provided with an exclusive AMR operating area with QR coding to guide automated operations.  The smart facility underlines GEODIS’ digital-first outlook to future operations. “Our investments in this…

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Celebrating Excellence: Kraft Heinz with Wincanton

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with Wincanton and Kraft Heinz, nominee in the Warehouse Initiative category at the Awards Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best in the logistics…

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One in three people expected to shop exclusively online this Christmas

A new survey from UK independent parcel carrier Yodel suggests that almost a third (31%) of people plan to do the entirety of their festive shopping online this year, more than a fourfold increase from last Christmas, when only 7% opted for online-only gift-buying. Although the shift towards online retail has already gathered pace over…

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Robotics and Automation Conference 2021 – Day 1 Highlights

Robotics and Automation Exhibition, part of the Akabo Media group alongside Logistics Manager and IntraLogisteX, is currently taking place at the CBS Arena in Coventry and features many familiar names to the warehousing sector. On Day 1 of this year’s Robotics and Automation Conference a host of speakers provided technical presentations and case studies detailing the use…

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Fuel for thought

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards next week, Forterra’s Andy Manning discusses sustainable fuels and supply chain challenges with Nick Bradley Forterra’s Andy Manning admits to a bizarre feeling of excitement when logistics is at “the centre of public discourse”, as it seems to be on an almost daily basis currently. “When people…

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SnapFulfil gives Tori Belle a real eye for detail and value

Tori Belle Cosmetics has improved its fulfilment efficiency rate by 25% since implementing the SnapFulfil’s cloud-based WMS. The Seattle-based beauty leader, known for its magnetic eyeliner application (under the LashLiner brand) that founder Laura Hunter invented, managed to grow by four times in 2020, during the pandemic – with SnapFulfil helping the company to execute and meet evolving  customer demands….

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Celebrating Excellence: XPO Logistics with Whatsapp

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, Logistics Manager caught up with Dan Myers about how he feels about XPO being shortlisted for three award categories. Two of them are for the Supply Chain Visibility and Urban Logistics with Whatsapp. Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain…

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Southgate Global is aiming to replace all of its packaging with more sustainable options

Over the past twelve months, Southgate Global has launched more sustainable packaging, including a flexible paper sleeve, and a lightweight paper packaging solution. In its new range of products, water-based glue is used to make them ‘100% biodegradable’. A recent case study by a furniture retailer revealed that by changing to Southgate Global’s water activated…

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Logistics Manager Magazine November 2021

The November 2021 issue of Logistics Manager Magazine is now available to read online! Cover Story: Digital Twins Is two better than one? Discover how implementing a digital twin can help to improve efficiency and reduce supply chain costs. The Big Question: 5G in logistics: How is the latest technology transforming the supply chain industry?…

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Bridge Industrial plans Barking last mile scheme

Bridge Industrial has submitted plans for a last mile warehouse on a 2.86-acre site in Barking, East London. The 50,246ft2 warehouse, to be known as Bridge Point Barking, is on Alfreds Way fronting the A13. It will be available in Q4 2022. The facility will boast 12m eaves, a 50m yard, 6 dock and one…

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OASIS Group takes London Gateway pre-let

Information management company OASIS group has taken a long term lease on a warehouse at DP World’s London Gateway in the South east. The 108,973ft2 warehouse has been pre-let and is expected to be completed by October 2022. Conan Wade, Group Property and Facilities Director at OASIS Group, said: “This is an excellent opportunity to…

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Invar Group set to offer Hai Robotics ACR systems

Invar Group has partnered with robotic systems manufacturer Hai Robotics, to include its autonomous case-handling robotics, (ACR), systems, as part of its selection of solutions for its customers in the UK, Europe, and the United States. Hai Robotics manufactures of ACRs used in order picking, put-away and dispatch operations, and Invar Group services customers in…

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Yodel unveils new ‘revolutionary sortation system

Yodel has invested more than £1 million in a new sortation system which has been specifically designed to handle delicate and irregularly shaped parcels.  The original system is capable of processing up to 2,900 one-metre-long items per hour, and will work alongside the larger fully automated sortation system at Shaw. Merlin2 is capable of handling…

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Innovative new tote insert brings an end to the shipping of air

S&S Plastics has launched a new solution to solve a significant number of the issues facing the warehousing and logistics industries. The S&S Plastics Insert Tubs offer the potential to increase operational efficiencies by up to 800%. The S&S Plastics Insert Tub is a 100% recycled polypropylene tote insert that creates a fully configurable solution…

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Ultra-fast grocery delivery pioneer snaps up three warehouse

Ultra fast grocery delivery firm Getir has snapped up three warehouses on the six-unit 110,925ft2 Waltham X warehouse scheme developed by Railpen and Wrenbridge in Waltham Cross, London. This is a departure for the Turkish Q-commerce firm, which only established itself in London this year. Up until now the company has focussed on securing dark…

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UPS sets up Warrington depot

US parcel delivery firm UPS is recruiting warehouse workers for its latest depot in the UK and offering a £500 starter bonus for successful candidates. The company has taken investor Cabot Properties’ 88,200ft2 Omega 88 warehouse built speculatively by Brackley Developments on Omega Business Park in Warrington in the North West. UPS has taken a…

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Celebrating Excellence: Urban Outfitters with TGW Group

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with TGW Group with Urban Outfitters, nominee in the Warehouse Initiative category at the Awards. Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best in…

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DPD prepares for record peak season with new £150m super hub

DPD’s new superhub in Hinkley, Leicestershire, is set to be fully operational in time for a record peak season. The new parcel hub is DPD’s fifth in the UK and one of the largest fully automated domestic parcel hubs in Europe. It is also DPD’s most eco-friendly and technologically advanced hub to-date. The facility features a…

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Turn a new page in your sustainable packaging story

Businesses planning warehouse operations for the forthcoming festive season can be massively challenging as we know. Packaging is one of the most space-intensive requirements and this, along with staff shortages, social distancing and fewer HGV drivers on the road, are a direct threat to productivity. Then there’s the seismic shift to online orders because of…

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Celebrating Excellence: XPO Logistics with Tata Steel

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with Dan Myers, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, for Tata Steel and XPO Logistics in the Supply Chain Operations – Best Use of People and Process category at the Awards. Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain…

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Wincanton wins contract with MGA Entertainment

Children’s toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment has chosen logistics specialist Wincanton to provide omnichannel supply chain operations, including two-person delivery services direct to customer homes.  The contract will also see Wincanton providing services such as Amazon Vendor Flex, pre-retail repacking, security tagging and returns processing. The operation will help to replenish more than 190 major retailers,…

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DHL Supply Chain to provide fully funded training to 1,000 candidates in 2022

DHL Supply Chain has launched its Driving Ambition initiative to train up more HGV drivers amid current shortages. The Driving Ambition initiative offers candidates free driver training ordinarily worth up to £3,000 to obtain either a Category C licence (Class 2) to drive rigid trucks, or licences C and E (Class 1) to drive articulated…

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Warehouse plans spark ‘threats, aggression and intimidation’

Council leaders issued a public statement calling for calm ahead of a planning committee meeting last week citing the ‘threats, aggression, and intimidation’ that council workers and councillors had faced on a ‘daily basis’ regarding the development of two warehouses up for decision. The proposed development at Maple Cross in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire involves the development…

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Celebrating Excellence: Infineon Technologies

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with Infineon Technologies, nominee in the The Clipper Logistics Supply Chain Innovation category at the Awards. Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best in…

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DP World ‘at the forefront’ of sustainable logistics efforts across Europe

According to DP World, innovation holds the key to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable trade and logistics industry in Europe. The company operates 20 terminals across 12 countries in Europe, all of which are at different stages in their respective missions to become more sustainable. And of its European terminals, DP World’s Rotterdam…

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Celebrating Excellence: Nestlé with GXO

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with Nestlé with GXO, nominee in the The Clipper Logistics Supply Chain Innovation category at the Awards. Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best…

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Panther Logistics partners with Cult Furniture

Online furniture retailer, Cult Furniture has appointed two-person delivery specialist Panther Logistics as its sole delivery partner in a bid to enhance its customer service offering. As Cult’s sole delivery partner, Panther will be delivering heavier items such as sofas and tables, and will be offering Cult customers delivery to a room of their choice….

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Gojob, the leading french digital temporary recruitment agency, is landing in the UK!

After 6 years in France, Gojob is going global and wants to revolutionise the labour market in the UK. Building a more inclusive future thanks to technology Created in 2015 by Pascal Lorne, Gojob has become France’s leading job marketplace with over 500,000 workers and 900 clients, specialising in logistics, industry and service sectors. Gojob…

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DFDS begins to replace its fleet with electric vehicles

Logistics provider DFDS, has ordered 100 electric trucks in one of the ‘largest ever’ global orders for commercial heavy-duty electric trucks. The company has ordered 100 vehicles to begin replacing its current fleet of  conventional vehicles, and drive down its emissions, will start to be introduced in its European haulage routes in late 2022. The…

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Celebrating Excellence: NHS Supply Chain and Unipart Logistics

Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with NHS Supply Chain and Unipart Logistics, nominee in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical category at the Awards Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best…

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