Graeme Wilson of UK Pallets says the market is no longer in the embryonic stage but has not yet reached full maturity.
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They may not be mega sheds topping 750,000 sq ft but big sheds are still popular with developers in the North West, with some 15 schemes providing sheds over 300,000 sq ft. In fact so strong is the market that there is a frenzied trade among developers an
Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing businesses today and the government is getting tough on carbon emissions in the belief that unless it hurts in the pocket businesses will not change.
The warehouse management system is at the core of the logistics operation and the basic functionality is well defined but there are still areas of development.
A new European standard on warehouse flooring is due to come out for public comment in the spring. But already it is re-igniting the debate on just how flat a warehouse floor needs to be.
Warehouse efficiency and safety depend on having a floor that meets the necessary flatness requirements. We look at some of the issues involved.
The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
Voice Picking is fast becoming the most efficient method of order picking in the warehouse, however the technology has come under fire from claims it has an alleged ‘dehumanising effect’ on employees.
Charlie Jacoby heads west down the M4 but he reckons that the fabulous rents around the airport make Heathrow a contender for top warehouse location.
St Helena in the south Atlantic is so isolated that it was chosen for the exile of Napoleon following the Battle of Waterloo.
