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As warehouses add robots and AI, outdated operational records are becoming a constraint on performance and investment returns.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.
Hubtex targets higher uptime in long-load handling
The specialist truck maker is combining electric power and operator assistance to help industrial customers increase throughput without expanding warehouse buildings.
Forklift protection is becoming a broader business issue
Warehouse impact protection is being reassessed as operators weigh structural safety, downtime and the arrival of autonomous equipment.
Freight buyers turn to AI as market volatility grows
Unstable capacity and pricing are weakening traditional freight tenders, prompting shippers to adopt continuous, AI-supported procurement.