The outbreak of COVID-19 across the world has had detrimental effects on many industries, including logistics and manufacturing. And although things may feel difficult for logistics and manufacturing businesses at the moment, they are needed now more than ever. When we think about our keyworkers, we...
In modern logistics, managers leave no stone unturned to reduce costs and boost efficiency and so transporting air makes no sense. In a recent article for Eureka Magazine, the online magazine for the materials handling professional, Gian Schiava looked at how to increase packaging efficiency whilst...
Last month Gay Sutton wrote an article for Eureka Magazine, which cut through the hype and assumptions around big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to discover how the vast swarm of continuously flowing online data is being channelled cost-effectively to enhance logistics and supply...
Writing for Eureka Magazine, the online magazine for materials handling professionals, Ruari McCallion looks at how changes in consumer purchasing habits require the logistics and materials handling industry to adapt quickly and adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Here’s a summary of...
We all have a responsibility to keep on top of your environmental and social impacts. Not only do we need to be mindful of our carbon footprint, we also need to consider our impact on our local neighbours. It’s all about doing our best for the wider environment while simultaneously managing our...
Augmented reality and virtual reality technologies claim to offer some spectacular advantages to warehouse operations – up to 30% savings, in some cases. Ruari McCallion, writing for Eureka Magazine, the online magazine for materials handling professionals, has taken a closer look. Here’s a summary...
Keeping warehouse health and safety top of the agenda. Dust prevention in warehouses is essential for the health and safety of your workers, machinery and for business. Mark Nicholson writing for Eureka Magazine, highlights the dangers and the solutions to managing dust in a warehouse, with advice...
(Updated 2022) Operating a warehouse can pose many safety risks. So, it’s essential to be aware of those risks and know how to manage them. Here are our 7 top tips for staying safe in the warehouse environment. Our top warehouse safety tips: 1) Materials lifting Materials lifting is one of the most...
Why is time efficiency so essential to warehouse business success – and how can it be improved? As a leading developer and manufacturer of materials handling equipment designed to improve warehouse efficiency, Cat® Lift Trucks offers the following summary. In warehousing, time is money. Slow working...
In 2019, we saw the logistics industry adopt AI, drones and robots into operations to boost productivity and efficiency. But will this continue in 2020, and what else can we expect? We explore what the industry experts are anticipating. 1. Environmental sustainability Sustainability is becoming...
