Distribution and fulfilment operations are under increasing pressure to perform – but labour availability is tighter than ever. How can businesses boost capacity and still deliver a fairer outcome for staff? Dave Morris, Director at UK labour management software company, Vitesse, explains. “For ...

TECHNOLOGY: MORE OF THE SMARTEST THINKING. FIND IT ALL AT MODEX 2022 MARCH 28-31, 2022 Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center As the speed of manufacturing, supply chain and transportation operations continues to accelerate, the future of our industry depends on today’s forward-thinking decisio...

The Port of Poole, in Dorset, is anticipating its first delivery via a new direct shipping route from Tangier in Morocco. The route has been established by maritime and transport specialist, United Seaways. A shipment of 100 freights of organic seasonal fruit and vegetables is shortly scheduled no...

SLAMcore, a leader in spatial intelligence software for robots and other autonomous machines, has formed a strategic partnership with SYNAOS, a specialist in smart intralogistics software solutions for logistics and factories. Together the two companies are announcing SYNA.OS VIEW, a low-cost, real-...

New research from Totaljobs reveals that over 2 million UK workers are planning on changing jobs before Christmas. In fact, 6% of the UK workforce are already on their notice period, whilst a further 26% actively job hunting as the labour market kicks into gear and workers plan their next career mov...

Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group is purchasing two new Boeing 777 Freighters to grow the Group’s air freight division operations. CMA CGM Group launched its dedicated air freight division, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, in February 2021, commencing commercial operations in March with its first fli...

Pharmaceutical manufacturers face numerous challenges ranging from decreasing batch sizes and increasing item diversity to massive time and cost pressure. These challenges also make the procurement of packaging materials more complex. Packaging specialist Faller Packaging supports its customers in m...

Global leading transport and logistics provider Geodis has formed a partnership with Bastian Solutions to implement an AutoStore system into a new fulfilment site for a leading clothing retailer. The US$48 material handling equipment deal will deliver the highest throughput documented of an AutoStor...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be staging Explore: Do Business Jamaica Virtual Investment Conference (DBJVIC) from November 17th–18th, 2021 to introduce local and international investors to business opportunities in the island’s growing industries. The event will showcase emerg...

Leading British retailer Asda will leverage world-class Blue Yonder capabilities to optimise its end-to-end operations and deliver ambitious business transformation. The UK retail market is one of the most dynamic markets in the world, where consumers demand great products and an excellent customer ...