Noah Price, head of the G4S Academy, explains the threats facing warehouse and distribution operators and the importance of security best practice. 1 Theft of goods during storageThe most common threat is loss of goods and assets through criminal activities.Although high-value items, such as electronics, phones and cosmetics, will always be targeted, the portability of …
London, UK: More than half of fleet operators (53%) expect high energy prices to dampen demand for electric vehicles, according to research from Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions. The price cap on electricity increased from 21p to 28p per kWh in April and is set to rise again in October, following an Ofgem (Office of Gas …
Sales of autonomous mobile robots and driverless lift trucks are taking off but the game-changing intralogistics technologies go much further than the simple replacement of man by machine, says IMHX 2022 event director, Rob Fisher. Birmingham, UK: Across the intralogistics sector sales of autonomous mobile robots are booming. Indeed, in a recent report Interact Analysis …
Parliamentary Select Committees usually produce well reasoned and useful reports to guide policy. The latest Transport Select Committees report into supply chain problems is anything but well reasoned. London, UK: The Parliamentary Transport Select Committee report, published in 1 June, lays the blame for the logistics crisis firmly at the door or logistics companies, suggesting that …
Nicola Smyrl, partner at Taylor Walton solicitors explains the legalities of holidays Luton, UK: This year there will be an extra bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, meaning there will be 9 rather than 8 bank holidays in 2022. Many employers have queried whether this means employees are automatically entitled to additional time …
London, UK: It’s learning at work week, 16-22 May 2022, an annual event to build learning cultures at work. It aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development. Garry Mansell, author of new business book, Simplify to Succeed, offers his thoughts and advice on the subject. So, it’s …
Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK: Businesses that rely on materials handling equipment must get to grips with rising energy costs, says Gus Whyte, sales director UK and Ireland, Hoppecke. Many businesses facing rising energy costs of white diesel and LPG will consider switching from IC engine fork lift trucks to an electric-powered fleet. “Standard lead acid batteries will …
Cold-chain operators are facing a huge rise in costs now red diesel’s subsidy has ended Writing in the April issue of Cold Chain News, Jack Carfrae reveals the details and the alternatives. You may have noticed that running a haulage company is not cheap, and if you’re in the temperature-controlled business with diesel-powered transport refrigeration …
Berlin, Germany: Working collaboratively will reduce inefficiencies and create value across the perishables supply chain, according to Cold Chain Association board member Eric Mauroux. Companies involved in the perishables supply chain should adopt a digital approach to risk management to reduce waste and create value by extending shelf life, Mauroux told delegates at Fruit Logistica …
London, UK: Some 7,300 automated micro-fulfillment centres will be installed by the end of 2030, up from just 86 at the end of 2021, according to research from Interact Analysis. It says that growth is being driven by demand for same-day grocery delivery. “In the near future, much of the growth in the automated MFC …
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Last year Greggs built a new deep-freeze high-bay warehouse at its factory near Newcastle Upon Tyne. The 90,530 cubic metre warehouse has fire protection systems supplied by Wagner. Automated warehouse carry a higher risk of fire that traditional warehouses due to the large amount of electrical equipment in the warehouse. The risk …
Hong Kong, China: More and more European warehouse and distribution operators see driverless forklift truck technology as the solution to the staff recruitment and employment cost challenges, says Jason Zhang, VisionNav Robotics’ head of sales – Europe “Across the Eurozone a shrinking labour pool is hitting the logistics sector hard. And with HGV drivers, warehouse order …
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