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Sectors - Materials Handling  

FTLA is UK’s independent authority on fork lift trucks ​

Fork Lift Truck Association names new Chairman

After three years as Vice Chairman, Geoff Martin has been appointed the new Chairman of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), succeeding Martyn Fletcher who is moving into the role of Association President
Goods in a warehouse ​

Detailing The Future of Materials Handling Technology

A&B Industrial Services checks out a number of emerding trends in the materials handling sector
The system collects information directly from fleet vehicles ​

Toyota introduces new check for improved safety and efficiency

Toyota Materials Handling has added a new pre-operational check facility to its I_Site fleet management solution
Cocoa bean farmers & supplier Barry Callebaut ​

Unilever exceeds sustainable sourcing milestone

Following the implementation of its Sustainable Living Plan in 2010, Unilever has achieved over 30 percent sustainable sourcing in its supply chain
The 7FBMF, a member of the Traigo family ​

Toyota increases safety with new electric forklift

Toyota Material Handling UK gave a sneak preview of the brand new Toyota Traigo 80-volt electric-powered forklift at the IMHX last week
The awards were a ​

FTLA announces winners of Awards for Excellence 2013

THE FLTA has announced ten 2013 Awards for Excellence winnerss, following its event last week which brought together industry expects from across the UK
The food supply chain is a vital part of globalisation ​

Summit calls for greater Supply Chain efficiencies

With sustainable food delivery and consumption high on many organisation's agendas, the third Sustainable Food Summit has deemed supply chain efficiency as one of the major steps to be taken
Each Supotec reefer prevents 27 tonnes of CO2 being released ​

Maersk urges for tougher EU climate action

Maersk Container Industry is urging the EU to enforce its environmental legislation regarding reefer insulation containing dangerous gases
DP World operate 60 terminals across six continents ​

DP World increased handling volumes in 2012

Following strong growth in the UAE region, DP world has increased its container handling volumes
The AIV can intelligently navigate around people ​

Adept release self-navigating robot

Adept Technology has released a new Automated Indoor Vehicle which is capable of moving autonomously through peopled locations
The hybrid stacker burns only 10l of fuel an hour ​

World's first hybrid reach stacker comes to the UK

The world's first hybrid reach stacker developed by Konecranes, has not become available in the UK through solutions providers Cooper SH
Toyota forklifts is extending its range of safety resources ​

Toyota extend their safety campaign into 2013

Toyota Forklifts are extending 2012's year of safety campaign; 'Taking Care with Toyota', which provides free safety resources to companies
Barcode use has saved the UK retail industry £10.5bln ​

Accurate information is a necessity

Companies that acknowledge supply chain as a strategic asset achieve 70% higher performance, according to the PwC Global Supply Chain Survey 2013. Holly Porter, CMO at GS1 UK explains how global information standards can be a powerful tool to support efficient and sustainable supply chain practices if placed at the heart of this strategy.
Hyster-Yale separated from Nacco Corp in September ​

Hyster-Yale report $24.9m profit after Nacco spinoff

Hyster-Yale made a 42 percent gain compared to 2011's Q3 earnings
Cascade Corp manufacturers parts for lift trucks ​

Toyota Industries Corp to buy Cascade for $759mil

Toyota Industries Corp, an affiliate of Toyota Motor is purchasing U.S. forklift components maker Cascade for $759 million
Customers can simulate warehouse operations ​

Leading materials handling provider up for CILT award

Briggs Equipment have been shortlisted for a CILT award following the development of new customer simulation service.
Briggs will become the exclusive distributor for Yale and Hyster ​

Briggs completes Barloworld Acquisition

The UK branch of Briggs International will has begun to merge assets with Barloworld, following the completion of the acquisition process
The MHIA predict orders will grow up to 9 percent ​

MHIA forecasts 8 - 9 percent growth in orders for 2012

The Materials Handling Industry of America have forecast growth for 2012 and 2013
China has imposed new restrictions on plastic imports ​

China clamps down on plastic recycling imports

China has imposed restrictions on the import of waste plastic for recycling
Japan ramps up its importing capacity ​

Japanese firms are importing more goods

Could the Japanese manufacturing boom be winding down?
The minerals fund war in the Democratic Republic of Congo ​

Tech firms remove conflict minerals from supply chains

A US Bill has inspired more companies to trace conflict metals in their supply chain, according to campaign group Enough
Companies should work with governments, according to the WPO ​

WPO president calls packagers to act sustainably

WPO President called on packagers to make 'declaration of sustainability'
Worldwide growth will rise 4% annually ​

Material handling products to enjoy 4% annual growth

Material handling products are meant to enjoy an industry growth of 4% year on year
Dairy cows feed ​

Drought and the Supply Chain: Dairy

The drought of 2012 blazes on in the Midwestern United States.
ECHA logo ​

ECHA Adds 13 Chemicals to Dangerous Substance List

The ECHA has named 13 new chemicals to the SVHC list that are carcinogens, mutagenic, or toxic
Go cell phone, go! Be free! ​

Escape from the Island of Misfit Phones!

Major technology firms to certify refurbishment of discarded cell phones
Apple's Tim Cook believes in supply chain transparency ​

Apple report lists 156 of its component suppliers

Yielding to the worldwide trend of added supply chain visibility, new CEO Tim Cook greenlights the Supplier Responsibilty report, which named 97 percent of Apple's mysterious supply chain
Sharp and Apple won't be working on iPad 3 displays ​

Report: Apple boots Sharp from iPad 3 supply chain

After dumping Sharp from its iPad 3 supply chain, Apple reportedly goes with LG and Samsung to produce its high-def tablet displays
iPad 3 Concept design ​

Component suppliers confirm Apple iPad 4 release date

Digitimes' supply chain sources claim Apple's iPad 4 will be released in October, following March's iPad 3 release
Supply chain sources confirmed Apple iTV sizes ​

Apple to initially offer 32- and 37-inch iTV

Supply chain sources confirm to Digitimes that Apple is expected to offer 32- and 37-inch Sharp displays initially on the media-dubbed 'iTV'
Thailand Flooding swamps a Honda factory ​

Best of 2011: Thailand Flooding Breakdown

Supply Chain Digital looks at the automotive, electronics and retail supply chain constraints caused by the 2011 Thailand Floods
Apple's supply chain showed some cracks in 2011 ​

Factory explosion at Apple Taiwanese supplier Pegatron

Apple's supply chain took another hit in 2011, as a weekend explosion at a Pegatron subsidiary in Shanghai is the latest incident in a rash of Apple supplier problems
Apple's iPad has dominated the tablet market ​

Supply chain sources confirm iPad 3 production dates

Holiday Apple shoppers, take heed! iPad 3 slated for production as early as January, supply chain sources confirm
Black Friday witnessed renewed U.S. consumer demand ​

Strong consumer demand strains retail supply chain

Increasing consumer demand on Black Friday and Cyber Monday has made an impact on the retail and electronics supply chain
Consumers only see the end of the holiday supply chain ​

Handle with Care: Holiday Season Supply Chain

ModusLink's Lorcan Sheehan gives us an exclusive look inside a crazy holiday season supply chain
Sharp's Kameyama Manufacturing Facility ​

Sharp reportedly earning share in Apple's supply chain

Apple has increased its supply chain dependency on electronics manufacturer Sharp, according to analyst firm Jefferies
Sumatra Rainforest ​

Hasbro steps up green packaging practices

Facing pressure from Greenpeace, Hasbro says it will no longer use fibers harvested from rainforest destruction
Electronics recycling can be a tedious process ​

GreenStream handles electronics recycling with ease

GreenStream's programs handle the electronics recycling process with care thanks to three certifications and a smart WMS
Thailand Flooding swamps a Honda factory ​

Thailand Flooding Supply Chain Breakdown

Supply Chain Digital looks at the automotive, electronics and retail supply chain constraints caused by the 2011 Thailand Floods
Western Digital's Thailand plants have been closed ​

Thailand flooding impacts electronics supply chain

World's largest hard-drive disk manufacturer Western Digital halts Thailand production in response to flooding
Apple had reportedly sold out its iPhone 4S preorders ​

Can Apple's supply chain handle iPhone 4S release?

Apple's iPhone 4S Smartphone has already sold out preorders in U.S. AT&T, Verizon and Sprint stores
Horizontal collaboration can fight energy costs ​

Horizontal Collaboration combats Rising Energy Costs

BT Global Services' James deMin gives his take on why horizontal collaboration is a great supply chain strategy
Q4 iPad orders have been reportedly cut by 25% ​

Apple reportedly cuts fourth quarter iPad orders

Facing a weak European market, Apple reportedly takes supply chain management initiative and cuts Q4 iPad orders
UK procurement professional are preparing for 2012 ​

UK procurement professionals ramp up for 2012 Olympics

The Transport for London is helping UK freight procurement professionals prepare for the London 2012 Games
Midwest flooding could have a long-term supply impact ​

The Long Haul: Midwest flooding's supply chain impact

The 2011 Mississippi River floods could affect supply chains in 2012, according to lawyer Jonathan Cohen
Nike has promised to clean up its supply chain by 2020 ​

Nike to clean up supply chain by 2020

After being named in Greenpeace's "Dirty Laundry" report, Nike pledges to rid its supply chain of hazardous chemicals by 2020
Sony lost close to $200M in its first quarter ​

Sony's supply chain hit hard by Japan disaster

First quarter losses for Sony top 15 billion yen as the electronics supply chain struggles to recover from March's earthquake
Japan's automakers have recovered quickly ​

Japan auto supply chain recovering faster than expected

New study reveals Japan's auto operating rate is over 80 percent, buoyed by a resilient auto supply chain
Nike was called on to clean up its supply chain ​

Nike, Adidas called on to clean up supply chain

Greenpeace calls on Nike and Adidas to clean up their supply chains after "Dirty Laundry" report surfaces
Google spoke exclusively with Supply Chain Digital ​

The Long Haul: Google talks supply chain visibility

With a line of products that can make your supply chain simpler, Google is adding collaboration and visibility to the industry


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