Browsing: Intralogistics

The right software can make a huge difference to any logistics operation, but in order for it to work to its full potential it needs to be operated on the right hardware. LUCY TESSERAS reports on the latest developments in data capture systems.

Stalwart of the computer chip industry, Intel Corporation UK’s European logistics strategy manager Simon Barrett, has seen some big changes. He talks to JESSICA DAVIES ahead of his appearance at Extended Supply Chain 2009.

The Still EXV range of high-lift pedestrian pallet trucks has been extended with the addition of the EXV 12ia truck with increased floor clearance for use where floor surfaces may be uneven. or for easier use when crossing slopes and ramps.

Life is all about selection, Darwin found, but what does it take to select the right picking system? And how can companies get the biggest bang for their buck? JESSICA DAVIES reports.

The four main product awards were taken home by Yale Europe Materials Handling, Hubtex UK, Still Materials Handling and Combilift at this year’s Fork Lift Truck Association awards.

NE Wholesale, the trade distributor of tyres and exhausts, is extending its deployment of Aeromark’s Aerotrack vehicle tracking software, which has helped to improve customer service and reduce operating costs.

Manhattan Associates has reported sales of £30 million ($42.8 million) for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region during 2008, a 16 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

TNT Pakketservice, part of TNT Post, has contracted FKI Logistex to design and install an energy efficient parcel sortation system at its parcel hub in Utrecht, in the Netherlands.