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Logistics UK Demands Sector Recognition in Industrial Strategy

Logistics Business Magazine

In a pointed response to the government’s newly published industrial strategy, trade association Logistics UK has criticised the glaring omission of logistics from the list of eight sectors identified as growth drivers for the UK economy. billion annually to the UK’s GDP by 2030. Read Similar… Freight Crimes Could Drain £6.1

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How Data-Driven Maintenance Transforms Materials Handling

Logistics Business Magazine

Current materials handling and intralogistics equipment is amazingly reliable. But by implementing data driven maintenance strategies these cost, performance, and environmental impacts can be greatly reduced. This may appear to reduce unnecessary downtime and cost, but is a high-risk strategy.

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The Outsourced Supply Chain with Hannah Kain

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2020 she was featured as a Business Insider Top 100 People Transforming Business, recognized as a Top 10 Women in Logistics by Global Trade Magazine, and won the SDCE Women Leaders in Supply Chain award. Hannah was named an SDCE 2023 Supply Chain Pro to Know and 2021 WE USA Top WBE CEO.

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Simply defined, reverse logistics generally refers to the process of managing the flow of goods, products, or materials from the customer back to the seller or manufacturer. In a manufacturing plant, reverse logistics performance is tied to the money or materials that can be recovered cost-effectively from the returned product.

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3 Essential Strategies to Face Peak Season in a Sustainable Way

Logistics Business Magazine

3 key areas to enhance sustainable peak season performance Reducing downtime with smart equipment choices Unplanned downtime is the adversary of peak season success. For example, Ammeral Beltech Ziplink belts are engineered to reduce maintenance needs and can be installed quickly, even under high-pressure conditions.

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4 Steps to a Sustainable Transport Packaging Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

With a service life of over ten years and a high proportion of recycled material, they reduce resource consumption and the need for new transport solutions. Suitable key performance indicators help to make added value such as cost savings, reduced CO2 emissions or energy consumption measurable.

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Webinar: Reducing Fulfilment Costs

Logistics Business Magazine

How can a business save money by getting the absolute maximum from its transport and logistics operations? What technologies and strategies are available and where can the greatest benefits be achieved? Access the latest Logistics Business webinar by following this link.