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 […]