Welcome to the August 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story, you can read how effective line markings are vital in preventing accidents by providing clear guidance to workers and machinery, thereby mitigating the risk of collisions and mishaps. By clearly defining work areas, storage spaces, and walkways, line markings foster a more organised and safer environment. This organisational benefit extends beyond aesthetics; it fundamentally enhances operational efficiency and workplace safety, according to Jointline.
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The world’s premier fencing equipment manufacturer, Leon Paul, has transformed its warehousing and logistic operations and driven significant growth following its adoption of Forterro’s ERP and Warehouse Management Solution, Orderwise. The 100-year-old family-run business produces and distributes 90% of its products from its London manufacturing and warehousing facility and had previously relied on a paper-based system. This was highly inefficient and resulted in a warehouse environment best described as ‘chaos’ and an estimated £150,000 wastage every year in lost time and products.
The UK’s leading Logistics Supply Partner for Container Transport, Stobart Ports, have announced the commencement of a second daily train service between the Port of Felixstowe and Widnes. This new service, launched in partnership with GB Railfreight, comes as a response to the substantial demand following the initial service’s success since October 2023. Stobart Ports will now operate an additional five trains weekly, elevating the total number of services between Felixstowe and Widnes to eleven per week.
Renewable energy expert, Shawton Energy has partnered with logistics specialist, Knowles Logistics, to deliver a large-scale rooftop solar energy installation at a Wisbech distribution centre site – operated on behalf of international food and drink group, Princes. The installation – delivered by turnkey solar solutions provider, Shawton Energy – is forecasted to achieve carbon savings of 135 tonnes per year.
Enforcing a site speed limit is an excellent way to improve site safety for both forklift drivers and workers, however slowing down forklift truck movements should not have a negative impact on productivity. In the quest to find a happy medium, Transmon offers integrated Adaptive Speed Control systems that provide warehouse operators with the all-important sweet spot of optimising both safety and productivity for forklifts and material handling equipment, according to our fork lift trucks feature.
With the advent of automation and robotics becoming more prevalent in the modern warehouse, generally operating alongside traditional materials handling equipment (MHE), the increase in and the type of hard-wheeled vehicles using the floor has placed greater demands on its performance. Warehouse floor maintenance plays a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment, says CG Flooring in our warehouse flooring feature.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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