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Distribution
& Transport
03
Foreword
Whither aircargo?
06
Small is Beautiful
Is now the time for smaller
companies?
08
Managing a downturn
We talk to Agility’s Oil and Gas
expert, Franziska Inman.
10
Industry Soapbox
Nigel Parkes of Pallet-Track on
‘Break-Even Britain’.
12
Health and Safety
Compensation claims explored.
14
3PL vs. 4PL
The benefits of each explained.
16
Using Data Science
Exploiting untapped supply chain
data in your business.
18
Wash and brush-up
How a commercial vehicle gantry
wash works.
20
Seasonal demand
When a temporary shed is a great
solution for exporters.
22
How to save fuel
The weight vs. aerodynamics
puzzle explained.
26
Taxing issues
The creeping advance of
responsibilisation.
28
Dunkerque confidence
We talk to the French port about
its performance and future plans.
30
Rent-A-Light
Why lighting systems can
be a sustainable investment.
32
Creating synergy
Looking at a new service
solution concept.
36
Owner operator
We talk to Prologis about its
business model and ethos.
38
High speed doors
Laser innovation.
Materials Handling
and Warehousing
40
Ocado’s “World First”
A new wireless control system.
42
The e-comm challenge
Logistics as a marketing tool.
We talk to Vanderlande’s
channel directors.
44
Chemical reaction
Pallet and box distribution
at BASF, France.
46
Robotic handling
New automation for a pharma
e-tailer investigated.
48
Shelving simplicity
Why integration is key to storage.
50
In Rude Health
Examining a new intralogistics
solution for a Swedish healthcare
product maker.
54
Small parts, big prize
How a small parts warehouse has
employed an automation solution.
58
Wooden floor precision
Order picking perfection?
60
Furthering innovation
The benefits of AGV hardware
and software additions.
62
Staying ahead of the pack
Interview with Laurent Depont of
BA Systèmes.
66
Refrigeration Logistics
Inside a state-of-the-art model.
Packaging, Pallets
& Green Logistics
68
Wrapping and branding
A new wrapping machine and
wrap-branding technology.
70
The sustainable
supply chain in 2016
Viewpoint from Laila Beswick
of GT Nexus.
72
Cut costs with a
closed loop system
74
Advertisers and events
Who’s who and where to find
them in this issue.
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