Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery firm, has announced that it is to rebrand as ‘Evri’ with a new logo and brand identity that will be rolled out across all its locations, vehicles and ParcelShops. One of the first announcements under the new brand is that the company is to auto-enrol its self-employed plus (SE+) […]
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Despatch Cloud, the cloud-based order, warehouse and shipping system for e-commerce, has appointed Sean George as a Business Development Manager. The company, which has seen its services in huge demand following the surge in online orders over the last couple of years, is now gearing up for further growth. In his role, Sean will focus on […]
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It has become an old news that Covid-19 completely reshaped the supply chain but the effects of this are being felt now more than ever. The plans that were drawn during the first months of the pandemic are not taking shape and more companies have started to invest in automation in their warehouses and are […]
Continue ReadingAlthough initially reluctant to embrace internet retailing, Japan’s consumers are now such avid online shoppers that the Japanese e-commerce market is set to be worth USD 325.9 billion by the end of 2026. Only the USA, China and the UK spend more online. One of the country’s most successful internet retailers is the cosmetic products […]
Continue ReadingLogmore, the Finnish data logging pioneer has launched a logger for monitoring deep freeze conditions used for COVID-19 vaccines. Labeled Logmore Dry Ice logger, the solution is designed for dry ice, but also supports warmer shipping temperatures. The world is not likely to return to normal from the current halt until people of the world […]
Continue ReadingThe complexity of modern supply chains means they face multiple constraints at the same time. Firstly, numerous enterprises must be connected successfully for operations to move smoothly. In addition, there are multiple point solutions, ERP systems and a myriad of Excel files floating across internal and partner operations. To ensure success, companies need to embrace […]
Continue ReadingAutoStore, the Norwegian robotics technology company, today announced the release of Router, a newly developed software suite for its cube based order fulfillment system that increases robot productivity and efficiency by up to 40%. “The launch of Router could not have come at a more crucial time in our industry. This revolutionary software, available to […]
Continue ReadingBy Martin Palmer, Supply Chain Consultant, Logistics UK For many organisations, the COVID-19 outbreak has been difficult, with those in hospitality perhaps suffering the most. In other areas of the economy, the pandemic has led to a surge in sales with online sales 46.8% higher than at the beginning of lockdown (ONS). The supermarkets that […]
Continue ReadingThe time employees are ready to spend in one role is shortening. Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) are less likely to stay in the same role for as long as the generations before them. At the same time employees in logistics and supply chain find it hard to define what their next role will […]
Continue ReadingRightHand Robotics, a leader in providing autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, announced the release of RightPick2TM, the company’s next-generation, integrated software and hardware product platform. RightPick2 is an autonomous piece-picking platform that handles the core task of picking and placing individual items as part of a wide range of warehouse workflows and processes. It works collaboratively […]
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