Welcome to the December 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. Our front cover story reveals Jungheinrich is connecting its fleet by equipping all its new trucks with telemetry units as standard. This enables customers easy access to the Jungheinrich Fleet Management System (FMS), starting with the entry level Starter Kit. The company is continuing to drive forward the digitalisation and networking of intralogistics by equipping all newly ordered trucks produced in its European plants with telemetry units as standard.

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SAP has announced that PreBilt™, a mobile scanning solution for the supply chain, has won the coveted SAP UK&I Digital Supply Chain Innovation Cup 2023. The award recognises the continued innovation in mobile software from The Config Team, the SAP supply chain specialist which developed PreBilt. Coming up against very strong competition, the innovative gamification aspect of the scanning solution for EWM set it apart from other entries and impressed the judges.

AR Racking, leading company in the industrial storage solutions sector, has joined the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) as a partner. This strategic collaboration seeks to transform the cold chain logistics arena in Latin America. The Global Cold Chain Alliance, with representation in more than 90 countries, brings together over 1,100 companies worldwide, dedicated to providing logistics services and essential supplies for the food industry.

Kite Packaging, a leading UK supplier of innovative and eco-friendly packaging, has added a brand new range of bubble mailers to their offering. Available in twelve sizes in gold or white, this comprehensive range caters to the diverse packaging needs of any business and is particularly great for those with a large product profile. Kite mailers comply with Royal Mail’s PiP guidelines and can help businesses calculate and regulate their shipping costs to avoid any surprises.

Hyster has introduced a new Reach Truck that works inside and outside providing even more flexibility for storage, handling and loading operations. The robust new RO1.6-2.0 Reach Truck models, for lifts up to two tonnes, feature Super Elastic tyres for load and drive wheels for use on uneven, outdoor ground conditions, as well as in indoor warehouse operations. Optional cabs are also available for applications requiring frequent outdoor usage.

DB Schenker, a leading logistics and transportation company, sought to optimise their warehouse operations in Dublin. The primary objectives were operational segregation; to divide their existing space into two distinct areas due to new contracts awarded, and address concerns related to dust and temperature control. Westgate Global recommended the implementation of Flexiwall, a tensioned fabric partition wall, to effectively segregate the warehouse and enable better control over temperature and the creation of separate areas for logistics operations, our buildings & facilities feature reports.

Enjoy reading the issue.

James Surridge

Publishing Editor

 

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