Welcome to the June 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story you can read how it’s often quite hard to see the added value in transit packaging – all the cardboard boxes or cartons, tape and ‘void fill’ that carry a consumer’s purchases to the doorstep or parcel locker. However, it’s essential for creating a safe unit load – often for multiple items – and to protect goods from damage in transit, says Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies.
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Leaders in the supply of equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, Southgate Global, has reinforced its commitment to improving supply chain efficiency with the launch of its first white paper on supplier consolidation. It comes as an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, e-commerce and warehouse operations are seeking to reduce their supply base and find single-source solutions in a bid to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
A new generation of LEO AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) has been introduced by BITO, combining an entirely new chassis with productivity enhancing technology to provide an innovative solution for automating material flow. Far less complex than more expensive AGVs, the new LEO flow and LEO carrier offer vital advantages over manual handling and conveyor alternatives for transporting bins and containers, with a payback period often within one year or less.
A new range of scissor lifts has been launched by Hörmann Transdek which are ideal for loading bay areas, especially in the retail sector where space can be restricted. The new range provides a fast, efficient, and safe way to load and unload trailers with bed heights up to 1590mm. Suitable for serving vehicles at traditional docks or level access bays, Hörmann Transdek scissor lifts can also be used for moving goods between split levels in factories and warehouses, according to our loading bay feature.
Further demonstrating its ongoing business development and commitment to producing helpful customer resources, no sooner has Ecobat Battery launched its revised website, than it has followed it up with a new industrial catalogue. In addition to showcasing replacement batteries for the materials handling, floorcare and aerial access sectors, the Ecobat Battery Industrial Parts and Service Catalogue also highlights the many related parts and support services the company offers those businesses operating in the far-reaching industrial industry, our power sources feature reports.
More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) visited Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus in Dob?íš, Czechia for Bobcat Demo Days 2024. From 21 May to 5 June, attendees had unprecedented access to the organisation’s comprehensive equipment lineup over a series of 10 intense full-day experiences, says our fork lift trucks feature.
Enjoy reading the issue
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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