Covid-19 has destroyed outdated employment practices, but will productivity improve as a result?

The Covid-19 crisis seems to be rewarding those who are brave, those who think beyond the traditional constraints of business as usual, those who are adapting business models and processes to reflect a new reality.

Third of supply chains plan to move some sourcing out of China

Date 25.06.20 Section Market news

A third (33%) of supply chain leaders have moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China, or plan to do so in the next two to three years, according to a survey by Gartner.

National Forklift Safety Day defies lockdown to spread important segregation message

Date 11.06.20 Section Market news

This year’s National Forklift Safety Day returns on Tuesday 9th June to promote the importance of safe segregation of pedestrians in the workplace – and despite the restrictions imposed by lockdown, the campaign is already gathering momentum across the materials handling industry.

Logistics Manager Analysis: Mezzanines and flooring a design for life?

Date 11.06.20 Section Market news

Investment in the right mezzanine and flooring can future-proof any warehousing operation, allowing sites to cope with increased levels of e-commerce, automation, use of robotics and the impact of a global pandemic writes Christopher Walton.

UK businesses eye international trade boost after Covid-19 and Brexit

Date 04.06.20 Section Market news

A majority of UK businesses are looking at international expansion after the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit exposed reliances on domestic trade, according to a study by cross-border shipping specialist One World Express

Air cargo volumes improve through May, but ‘remain erratic’

Date 04.06.20 Section Market news

May saw a small recovery of air cargo volumes, however, a fall in demand over the last two weeks of the month means the market still ‘remains erratic’ according to Clive Data Services.