Amazon to build new air cargo hub
Posted on 5 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US e-commerce and web services company Amazon has announced plans this week to build a new hub for aerial cargo deliveries.
Logistics & Materials Handling
Turbulent times demand fresh supply chain thinking
Posted on 31 Dec 2016 by The Manufacturer
2016 has been one of surprise and turmoil for UK manufacturers with largely unexpected outcomes in both the EU referendum and the US presidential elections. These geopolitical events contributed to an unprecedented level of uncertainty surrounding international trading relationships, as Dom Tribe explains. Logistics: the beating heart of BMW Group
Posted on 10 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Handling 30 million parts and producing 9,000 vehicles a day, it’s little wonder that logistics sits at the centre of BMW Group’s globe-spanning operation. Jonny Williamson reports. Supply chain management for the digital age
Posted on 6 Dec 2016 by The Manufacturer
Ahead of the Oracle Modern Business Experience event next February, Oracle reports on why cloud is the ideal environment to optimise supply chain management. Manufacturers ignoring supply chain segmentation
Posted on 6 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Manufacturers are failing to effectively leverage data and analytics when it comes to supply chain planning and segmentation, according to new research from University of Warwick’s WMG and JDA Software Group. Govt boost for firms switching to electric trucks
Posted on 24 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
UK businesses can now apply for grants up to £20,000 when switching their large trucks to electric vehicles, it has been announced.
C4 Logistics and Gardner Aerospace take off thanks to C4Sight
Posted on 17 Oct 2016 by The Manufacturer
C4 Logistics, the time-critical delivery specialist, has been awarded preferred supplier status with Gardner Aerospace for its UK plants. How to fully optimise your warehouse stock
Posted on 29 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer
For any growing business, it is important to ensure that the bare bones of the business are organised correctly and efficiently – this is to ensure that the business is operating at its full potential. Automation innovation: warehouse of the future
Posted on 24 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer
The uptake of new innovative automation technologies is becoming far more widespread. Andrew Hoyle, head of automation at third-party logistics and supply chain solutions provider, Wincanton, explains. FPE Global unveils world-class manufacturing factory
Posted on 22 Sep 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Specialist engineering firm, FPE Global has opened the doors to its new advanced test facility and manufacturing operation, with the aim of strengthening its services to a growing international customer base.