A staged technology strategy is helping container terminals address emissions, maintenance, safety and workforce pressures at the same time.
Kimal cuts pallet costs with an internal reuse loop
A controlled plastic-pallet circuit has reduced Kimal’s replacement purchases, transport requirements and handling risk.
Logistics automation exposes a technician shortage
As warehouse equipment becomes more connected and autonomous, operators need structured routes into the technical workforce.
Logistics leaders put system integration ahead of novelty
For logistics operators, dependable connections between existing platforms are proving more valuable than technology adopted for its own sake.
Rising costs add to pressure on Britain’s HGV driver supply
UK hauliers are paying more to train, insure and employ drivers as an ageing workforce increases the risk of future shortages.
AI gives warehouse robots a better grip on shoeboxes
A new robotic approach targets one of fashion fulfilment’s most persistent automation gaps: handling loose-lid shoeboxes at scale.
Warehouse automation faces a data-quality test
As warehouses add robots and AI, outdated operational records are becoming a constraint on performance and investment returns.
Verdantix names Blue Yonder a Leader in sustainability software
Blue Yonder has been recognised by Verdantix for integrating sustainability management with supply chain planning and execution.
Retailers raise the bar for logistics service providers
A survey of 250 retail executives shows that LSPs are increasingly judged on visibility, resilience and digital capability as well as delivery performance.
Industrial firms shift towards single-partner warehouse integration
As warehouse projects become more complex, manufacturers are seeking partners that can combine storage, automation, robotics and software in one operating model.