Malory Davies looks at some of the latest developments in FLT technology
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Sainsbury’s is reorganising its depot network so that the number of miles per case being travelled is reduced and the network’s ability to respond to demand is increased.
FKI Logistex has been awarded a contract to supply a complete baggage handling system for the new Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal 2.
Zebra Technologies has launched a guide to RFID technology addressing a number of myths that surround the technology.
Printronix has launched its first Gen 2 RFID printers with its SmartLine product families and introduces a six-inch RFID printer as well.
Sweet maker Thorntons has chosen Manhattan’s warehouse management solution for open systems at its 140,000 sq ft, multi-temperature central storage facility and distribution point in Alfreton, Derbyshire,
Musgrave SuperValu-Centra has completed a 12-month scheme to re-engineer its supply chain operations with new warehouse management software, developed jointly with AquiTec, to achieve economies of scale and streamline deliveries.
Palletline is investing around £360,000 over three years in 39 LPG powered Linde 39XH20T forklift trucks, with 33 going to the Birmingham hub and the remainder to Greenford.
NYK Logistics has won a major logistics contract with computer and peripherals retailer, PC World, part of DSG International.
RFID technology has not yet delivered in all that many places, Peter Ward, supply chain and RFID leader for IBM UK told delegates to the Institute of Grocery Distribution’s 6th Retail Logistics Summit in London last month.
