The Channel Island Co-operative Society Ltd
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Ltd (CICS) operates at the forefront of one of the most dynamic and progressive retail societies in the British Isles. CICS Food business operates from ten locations in Jersey and eight in Guernsey. Focussing on providing a tailored, yet flexible service, the society take great pride in ensuring CICS members and customers are able to buy the very best fresh, packaged and ambient foods at a fair price. They constantly review their procedures, operation, and technologies employed to maintain market share and exceed customer expectations.
ATMS given exclusive distribution rights for the Navista range
ATMS plc, the leading Birmingham based provider of system solutions and hardware for the logistics market has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the UK and Middle East for the Navista range of mobile terminals. The first unit to be launched is the U900 with an inbuilt bar code scanner and WiFi. The unit is lightweight yet rugged, and is certified to a drop test of 1.2 meters. Options are available for GPS tracking, 2D bar code scanning, and GPRS mobile communications. An SD card slot is built in. The unit supports the standard Windows CE 5.1 operating system.
Integrated Logistics Solutions Company 2010
Following a detailed study of the logistics sector by The Institute of Transport Management (ITM) Swisslog has been awarded the title of ‘Integrated Logistics Solutions Company 2010’. The ITM researched providers of logistics services as part of its annual accreditation scheme which is designed to celebrate and promote high standards throughout the transport industry. The accreditation programme enables members and associates of the Institute to access research-based advice on the best products and services currently available. At a time when budgetary constraints are tighter than ever, businesses certainly need assistance in identifying the most efficient and cost-effective suppliers of essential services ...
Cooks Sort Out The Best Fruit and Veg
When D & F McCarthy set about creating a state-of-the-art warehouse for their fruit and vegetable wholesale business industrial door specialists Cooks of Norwich were called in to provide the best solutions for the new build. Using their knowledge and expertise Cooks recommended Hörmann loading bays, dock levellers and doors to meet the exacting requirements of this new chilled facility. Loading bays, sectional doors, rolling shutters,fast action internal doors, fireshutters and steel hinged doors were all installed by Cooks.
September 1st - Whisky in the jar - and the by products in the lorry
Welcome to the 1 September Warehouse & Logistics News. Drink has been the ruin of many a good man and woman. Now, in our days of rising fuel costs and crippling duty, the latest research suggests that Scotland’s whisky industry could turn out... Read more »
Past Issues
Welcome to the 1 September Warehouse & Logistics News. Drink has been the ruin of many a good man and woman. Now, in our days of rising fuel costs and crippling duty, the latest research suggests... Read more »
Welcome to the 15 August Warehouse & Logistics News. Thanks to modern technology you could well be reading this column on the beach on your mobile device, as you enjoy our digital edition. Happy... Read more »
Editors Blog
In any recession the temptation to cut supplier costs is strong, but in certain key areas, like the loading bay, such moves could prove a false economy.... Read more »
As the UK forklift market recovers, now would be a good time to lock in exceptional deals, for the terms of trade have rarely been so favourable for buyers.... Read more »
Warehouse Insider
One of my favourite television programmes of the last few years was the BBC’s Life on Mars where the lead character was in a car crash and woke up as... Read more »
In honour of April fools day I thought I would write about warehouse pranksters. I’m sure every warehouse has one; certainly every large-scale warehouse... Read more »
Quote Unquote
Skillweb provides mobile communication solutions designed to help client organisations manage their remote workforces and track the movement of goods.... Read more »
OPS LOGISTICS CONSULTANCY OPS is a leading independent consultancy providing tailored solutions across all areas of logistics including mail, materials... Read more »
Fork Truck History
Warehouse & Logistics News is proud to bring you the forty-ninth instalment in our exclusive series on the history of the fork lift truck, the machine... Read more »
Warehouse & Logistics News is proud to bring you the forty-eighth instalment in our exclusive series on the history of the fork lift truck, the machine... Read more »
Pallet Management
ONE of the safest trailers ever to appear on British roads has been launched by the UK’s leading palletised distribution network, Palletforce. Read more... Read more »
Changing patterns in the distribution industry are making the Palletline solution increasingly attractive to customers who need to achieve best value combined... Read more »
The UK’s number one network for the distribution of palletised freight has joined forces with a leading business service provider to develop its award-winning... Read more »
Industry News
Two youngsters, 3 year old Benjamin Davies and his 10 month old brother Edward, opened a new warehouse... Read more »
James Bedford & Co Ltd, is bucking the trend in UK manufacturing with a steady stream of orders... Read more »
Following a detailed study of the logistics sector by The Institute of Transport Management (ITM)... Read more »
Exclusive Interviews
George Utz Ltd is the UK manufacturing operation of the Swiss-owned Utz Group, with subsidiaries in Germany,... Read more »
Minster Logistics provide highly configurable, comprehensive software solutions to market-leading distribution,... Read more »
Leicester-based CI Logistics has made itself a name for over 30 years for its bespoke, fully integrated... Read more »
Forktruck News
Briggs Equipment UK Ltd, a leading national independent service provider and materials handling equipment... Read more »
Impress Group, a leading global producer of metal packaging solutions, for consumer goods, has upgraded... Read more »
Petrol stations… supermarkets… DIY stores… Garden centres… Prices everywhere continue to rise…... Read more »
Warehouse I.T
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Ltd (CICS) operates at the forefront of one of the most dynamic... Read more »
Over 60 delegates from the UK’s leading retailers and leading logistic consultancies attended the ‘Automation... Read more »
Warehouse automation supplier KNAPP is planning an exciting interactive experience for visitors to its... Read more »
Warehouse Products
Steel Partitioning specialist Troax Lee have published an illustrated price list detailing its UK produced... Read more »
Stanley Handling has launched the latest version of its popular catalogue. Designed to save time for... Read more »
Print & apply labelling is being adopted by one of the UK’s top toy retailers to automate identification... Read more »
Logistics News
Leading one-way trip pallet pool specialist, IPP Logipal, has added fast growing Wagg Foods Ltd to its... Read more »
S&J European Haulage has added new double deck, S.KO Express dry freight box trailers from Schmitz... Read more »
AVNET Logistics, the world’s largest distributor of semiconductor, interconnect, passive, electromechanical... Read more »
Health & Safety
Stopping a 4500 kg forklift truck moving at speeds of up to 4 mph, the heavy-duty Dok-Guardian Safety... Read more »
What does a hoover, a biro and Armco have in common? All are company names which have become generic... Read more »
The Fireray 2000 EExd is a beam-type smoke detector from Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd. It is the only... Read more »
Batteries Report
Exide Technologies has launched a new traction battery rental solution; ‘Power Gap’ offers managers... Read more »
An advanced battery management system that manages change and charge operations for warehouse truck batteries... Read more »
Co-operative Food Retail Logistics called on EnerSys to help optimise the warehouse space at its new... Read more »
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |