OPINION: Integrated print solution underpins efficient cross docking
Warehouse operations have been transformed in recent years as organisations have leveraged real-time information and automation to streamline processes and improve efficiency. The improvement in end- to- end logistics visibility has also accelerated the adoption of cross docking, allowing warehouse operators to deliver the speed of turnaround required by expanding ecommerce business. With accurate inbound […]
CASE STUDY: Sherwin Williams boosts site-wide communication and operational efficiency with tailored ANT solution
By Chris Potts (pictured), Marketing Director at ANT Telecom Founded in 1866, Sherwin Williams is a global leader in paints and coatings with over 5,000 locations across the globe, from distribution centres, retail outlets and manufacturing facilities. Its site in Deeside, Wales, is a chemical manufacturing site located on the Welsh border, which specialises in producing industrial […]
OPINION: Migrating to SAP S/4 HANA to gain essential automotive insight
Successful adoption of new ERP systems such as SAP S/4 HANA and digital transformation will not only enable automotive companies to respond to today’s challenges by improving efficiency and productivity but also provide the data required to better understand how to build a successful future, explains Bodo Philipp (pictured), CEO, MHP Consulting UK… Agile Operations […]
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT: And now it’s ‘returns season’ – Balancing customer satisfaction and productivity
By Neil Baker – Head of Auto ID Sales for Northern Europe, BIXOLON Following the festive peak season, there is little respite for retailers. Unwanted or unsuitable gifts will be returned, making the efficient handling of returns essential to minimise financial and resource losses. 2025 marked a pivotal time for returns. The number of “serial […]
Supply chain trends to look out for in 2026
Supply chains are in a new era where disruption is the norm and agility defines success. 2026 looks set to build on 2025’s trend of building a resilient supply chain that can withstand external pressures, whilst affording businesses the flexibility to change things at short notice. While the future points to autonomous supply chains powered […]
2026: A turning point for loading automation?
By Wouter Satijn (pictured), Chief Revenue Officer, Joloda Hydraroll Companies are constantly looking for ways to optimise and automate their warehouses and production facilities: ‘optimisation’ has been the word of our industry for some time now. Yet one critical area is frequently overlooked. When it comes to loading and unloading, there is still an enormous amount […]
Alleviating driver stress through intelligent routing
With peak season well underway, fleets across the globe are bracing for an ever increasingly busy time of year. To emphasise how intense the period is, in 2024 FedEx forecasted that parcel carriers would distribute 6.2 billion shipments across Europe between October and December 2024, a 9 % increase over the 5.7 billion delivered in […]
WEBINAR: Alinea Customs and Trade Treasury Payments release The Exporter’s Handbook
Crossing a border should be the easy part of a successful export. Unfortunately, for too many businesses, that is the point in their international journey where uncertainty begins. A shipment can be commercially sound and competitively priced, yet still run into penalties, delays, or unexpected duties because of how it is valued, classified, documented, or […]
The countdown to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has started. Is your business prepared?
From 1 January 2027, the United Kingdom will introduce a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tax on commercial imports of iron, steel, aluminium, hydrogen and fertilisers that fall within the scope of the new legislation. The UK CBAM will begin with a 12-month transitional reporting period, with the first CBAM return due by 31 May […]
Smart Manufacturing: Five ways to properly digitise Your business
Manufacturing is one of the UK’s most ambitious sectors, having embraced digitalisation with open arms. With 90% of UK manufacturers planning or progressing with smart factory initiatives, it’s safe to say that technology is already having a marked impact by making firms more efficient than ever. AI is the latest hot topic for companies across many other […]