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16 April 2021
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THE ‘BALLROOM’ concept is the much trumpeted vision of the pharmaceutical ‘factory of the future’ but does this development create new safety risks for employees? Hugh Freer looks at some of the issues
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12 April 2021
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Reputed for its anti-retroviral drug trials, the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) has been entrusted with the storage and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa. Ian Loudon discusses how temperature and humidity monitoring is vital in such applications where small fluctuations could compromise critical assets.
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01 February 2021
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The last year has seen demand for online deliveries has gone skyward, and retailers have had to adapt rapidly. As a result, automation is becoming fundamental to the warehousing and logistics industry, particularly for online retail products sold in volume
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29 January 2021
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Every manufacturing, processing and storage application is different, yet when it comes to materials handling, there are some common challenges that may lie ahead in the new year
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30 November 2020
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Calor’s renewable BioLPG drop-in fuel, along with high service standards, flexibility of supply and competitive pricing, is helping leading manufacturer of construction products, Eurocell, to take the next steps on its sustainability journey
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10 November 2020
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The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
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02 October 2020
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Modern manufacturing is becoming more fluid: Production, assembly and materials handling processes are increasingly flexible, modular and self-organising. Neil Sandhu looks at how AGVs fit into this landscape
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21 September 2020
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As the Coronavirus creates turmoil in our daily lives, businesses are moving quickly to respond to a radical shift in consumer behaviour. A boom in online orders, likely to become a feature of the 'new reality', is triggering a major re-think of the fulfilment operation. Frazer Watson identifies five key factors influencing the drive for agile fulfilment
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28 July 2020
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Use robots where it makes sense and people to do higher-value tasks. That’s the philosophy behind the design of the entire logistics flow of ICM, one of Scandinavia’s leading suppliers of personal protective and technical equipment and work environment solutions. Indeed, as RARUK Automation confirms, ICM shares this aim with many users of its MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the UK and Ireland too
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12 June 2020
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Jungheinrich UK has provided leading soft drinks company Britvic with a multi depth, high density under pallet carrier (UPC) shuttle racking solution to optimise its warehouse space in Rugby
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11 June 2020
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As the nation continues to navigate an ever-changing situation, the materials handling sector is making note of a few lessons learned. Chief Executive of the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA) Tim Waples discusses key things we can take forward, from ensuring safety through training and equipment maintenance, to the importance of adapting and working together in a challenging time
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12 June 2020
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly of interest for organisations wrestling with new supply chain challenges. But can companies maximise the value of AI without a strong intralogistics foundation? From anticipatory logistics to blockchain and connectivity through to the Internet of Things (IoT), Steve Richmond, Director Logistics Systems, Jungheinrich UK, considers the future of intelligent intralogistics
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08 June 2020
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When a major part of your business involves materials handling it's vital to choose the right equipment for the job to minimise potential hazards and to ensure productive procedures, writes Martin McVicar, CEO and Co-founder of Combilift
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08 June 2020
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With the current climate presenting the industry with one of its toughest challenges to date, Phil Thorpe, Senior Product Manager, Hörmann UK, shares his insight into the latest innovations and the importance of regular servicing
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21 January 2020
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Susy Keating, managing director of BrandSAFE, considers how adopting a common sense approach to impact protection equipment can help keep people and assets protected.
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09 January 2020
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The storage of flammable liquids presents companies with a high risk and potentially catastrophic consequences if neglected, explains Chemstore.
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08 January 2020
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At a launch event this month, Linde released a new diesel powered forklift that pushes the envelope in terms of performance, fleet management, truck power and connectivity. Simon Duddy reports
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14 November 2019
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Every winter, the hectic festive period places supply chain operators across the UK under increased strain as they process a substantial increase in orders for Black Friday, Christmas gift buying and January sales. Phil Clark, Industrial Service Manager for Hörmann UK, is urging the logistics industry to ensure all necessary warehouse maintenance is completed well before the influx in orders occur.
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25 July 2019
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The warehouse sector works tirelessly to improve its accident record. Could an answer to a reduction in injuries be a forklift with exceptional visibility?
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21 August 2019
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Businesses are under increasing pressure to respond flexibly and efficiently. But how can materials handling operations provide the agility needed, with minimum exposure to risk? Alan Clark, asset manager at Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK, offers a five-point guide to flexing your assets.
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