More and more SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are deploying automated intralogistics technology to ensure that they meet delivery promises to online shoppers, says Paul Freeman

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Do you really know how much mispicks cost your business? And do you, or should you, care? By Nick Hughes looks for some answers

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James Cawkell looks at how component manufacturers and distributors can seal small parts in pocketed tape produced in-house, as a cost-effective and space-efficient solution for storage and shipping

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The storage of flammable liquids presents companies with a high risk and potentially catastrophic consequences if neglected, explains Chemstore.

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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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150 litre to 500 litre capacity -40 to +80c with humidity option if required

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For industrial protection in any environment

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The forklift towable salt spreader is perfect for towing behind vehicles with standard ball hitch or towing pins. With no electrical or auxiliary valve connection required to the forklift, this mechanically driven salt gritter is simple yet effective to use for all ice gritting applications.

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Wheelie bins are an ever popular choice for using as waste receptacles in the working environment. While their lightweight mobile design can make positioning and moving over short distances easier, it can sometimes prove problematic when it comes to emptying and dispensing the contents.

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Reach heights between 10.00m - 43.15m

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Our entry level forklift snow plough attachment comes with a fixed blade position that is angled to  clear snow to the left. As standard all our forklift snow ploughs come with heavy duty steel wearstrips with the additional option of 20mm thick rubber blade inserts if required.

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A twin man-up order-picker with full 360º turning capability has been built by Sidetracker Engineering to enable Acenta Steel Distribution, part of the Acenta Steels Group to achieve fast, efficient order processing at its warehouse near Bolton, Greater Manchester.

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Drainage systems tailored to your requirements

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Our best selling forklift safety cage, the WP-ECONOMY models offers the exact same build quality and specification as our other forklift safety cages, but through bulk manufacturing, and resultant cost savings, we are able to offer this safety platform at fantastic value for money.

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Three Sidetracker multi-directional sideloaders with 15 years’ service behind them have crossed the Pennines from Lancashire to Nottinghamshire and are maximising storage space for their new owner, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U extrusions.

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Our Easyfill forklift scoop is the builder's merchants first choice and is ideally suited for handling sand, gravel and aggregate. With it's compact design, easy filling characteristics and good manoeuvrability, the Easyfill forklift scoop has been at the service of many of our customers for the last 40 years.

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This rim grip forklift drum handler is the drum handler to choose for handing drums packed tightly together. The steel gripping head allows drums to be picked up or set down without spaces between them making it ideal for stuffing or de-stuffing containers.

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For all-round edge protection at height

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The Double Decker service lift provides two lift cars in the same shaft, ideal where space is restricted. Loading and serving is at floor and counter levels. The lower car entrance has a hinged landing gate, the upper car has rise and fall shutters.

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Modular Loading Docks - A modular loading dock is a great way to convert a ground level warehouse operation or any building inside or outside with no loading dock facility turning it into a dedicated loading bay area suitable for pallet trucks, roll cage and forklift truck operations and incorporating cross dock facilitation.

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