In recent years the disruption we have seen in our global supply chains has been at historic levels. The triple whammy of Brexit, Coronavirus and geopolitical discord in Eastern Europe, that has culminated in all-out war in the region, has exacted a pressure on supply chains unseen in decades, says Dave Howorth.

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Automated logistics solutions from KNAPP are helping grocers worldwide to fulfil online orders profitably.

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The system integrator has joined Berkshire Grey’s Partner Alliance Programme and will supply the robotics firm’s AI-driven fulfillment solutions for eCommerce, retail, and 3PL customers in the UK.

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KESKO, THE second largest grocery retailer in Finland, has started work on a pilot installation at the K-Citymarket Ruoholahti hypermarket site to install and implement an automated order fulfillment system.

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Logistics offers more varied and valuable ways into the industry than you might think, including degree apprenticeships, says Richard Atkinson.

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A scheme to give ex-prisoners another chance at employment is proving a win-win for both employee and employer, with Clipper Logistics supporting it in a big way, says charity Tempus Novo.

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FRESHLINC HAS taken a bespoke V2G (vehicle to ground) 12 pallet, 5.3-tonne modular loading bay lift from Transdek UK.

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Automation played a significant role in ensuring a meal kit firm boosted order accuracy as well as throughput at a time of rapid growth.

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The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman.

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Outsourced PAYE payroll, employee benefits and engagement company HIVE360, has added over 100 accredited workplace training courses to its employee benefits app, including health and safety training courses to ensure employees have the knowledge to follow safe work procedures, and the company’s compliance is up-to-date.

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In just under a decade, the number of business premises used for transport, logistics and warehousing in the UK has almost doubled, according to new analysis by the Office for National Statistics.

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Specialist temperature controlled 3PL provider, Moran Logistics, has seen its production output ramp up eight-fold since switching to SnapFulfil WMS.

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CENTRALISATION HAS been a critical question for many network developers over the years. In the case of grocery fulfilment, the benefits of central order orchestration are significant – however, the concept is not without flaws.

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A recent survey by Talent in Logistics, sponsored by UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association), answers this question, and found more than half (51%) of male lift truck operators aged 30 and over do not find their management to be trustworthy and honest. 52% would also not recommend their job to family and friends.

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Labour shortages are not a blip, but have in fact reached a pivot point, says Simon Jones.

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UK on-demand grocery delivery service Beelivery is using HIVE360 as its first outsourced payroll provider to help it better manage staff.

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Edward Hutchison shines a light on the emergence of dark stores for the new breed of dynamic micro-fulfilment operators and how to kit them out.

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When handling and storing goods, the food and drink sector is one that requires specialised solutions owing to the utmost importance of optimal health and hygiene, says Kite Packaging.

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MCKEOWN FINE Foods needed to maximise storage density and ensure fast, reliable throughput at its new cold store facility in Northern Ireland. Toyota’s advanced Radioshuttle solution stepped up to the mark.

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Supermarket quickly raises frozen food warehouse to maximum performance with an advanced conveying and automated case picking system.

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If you’re looking for the next innovation in warehouse mobility to boost your warehouse productivity, you’ve just found it — the rugged TC8000.

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A yellow, 610 litre Pallet Container made from High Density Polyethylene with solid walls on 3 skids. Available in a range of colours as well as branding options. Also available in blue, red and green.

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As the UK's most popular grower's crate, our GoMaxi 64199P is ideal for picking and handling larger fruit. Its versatile bale arm moves forward and back to allow positive stacking and nesting when empty for easy storage, saving 76 per cent space! It comes in red, blue or green as standard and other colours for large orders.

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A very strong, long lasting pool pallet, suitable for repeated use. Moulded to withstand rigorous handling, minimising damage in closed loops. Perforated for ventilation and easy cleaning.

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An extremely robust automotive sleeve pack, with a unique, injection moulded base and lid for supreme strength. Our range of KLT containers inter-work with the CabCube base and lid to create a complete and reusable, automotive packing system.

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Completely sealed with smooth surfaces, our Hygienic pallets are designed to meet the stringent requirements of food and pharmaceutical applications. Both full perimeter and non-perimeter versions are available in a choice of recycled PP or virgin material. Our super colour version, also comes in blue, red, green and yellow as standard, as well as other special colours and two-colour combinations, upon request.

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Developed specifically for the storage and distribution of car parts, our Automotive KLT containers conform to European VDA standards. These solid stacking containers range in size from the smallest 300mm L x 200mm W x 147mm H (5.3 litres) to the largest 600mm L x 400mm W x 280mm H (51.9 litres).

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Puma, one of the world's leading sporting goods manufacturers for sport shoes, clothing and accessories, has invested in a new central European Distribution Centre in Geiselwind, Germany. The objective was to bundle multiple B2C/B2B distribution centres into one fulfilment centre. The new omni-channel DC serves all channels (retail/wholesale, direct) from one location and fulfils orders from throughout Europe.

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