Couriers under growing pressure to deliver as Black Friday approaches
July 25, 2020
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Couriers under growing pressure to deliver as Black Friday approaches

At a time when internet retail sales are already at a record high, the anticipated spike in online orders expected to be generated by this Autumn’s Black Friday…

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Ecommerce supply chains: two ways to improve sustainability
July 25, 2020
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Ecommerce supply chains: two ways to improve sustainability

Ken Fleming, President of Logistyx Technologies discusses how ecommerce supply chains can become more sustainable As physical retail went on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic, many ecommerce verticals saw order…

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Conceptual Innovations Develops Omni-Directional Drive Platform, Forging a New, More Cost-Effective Path for Manufacturers
July 21, 2020
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Conceptual Innovations Develops Omni-Directional Drive Platform, Forging a New, More Cost-Effective Path for Manufacturers

Conceptual Innovations, an engineering, consulting and custom manufacturing firm powered by Caster Concepts (CasterConcepts.com), announced the development of the Omni-Directional Heavy Duty Drive System able to move up to 40,000 pounds…

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New NexSys ‘bloc’ batteries optimise small motive power applications
July 17, 2020
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New NexSys ‘bloc’ batteries optimise small motive power applications

Smaller machines can now enjoy the full benefit of Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology thanks to the latest NexSys 12V batteries from EnerSys. Versions of both the NexSys CORE and NexSys PURE blocs have…

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Adapting a road-freight business for survival – and growth – in South Africa’s Covid-19 era
July 16, 2020
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Adapting a road-freight business for survival – and growth – in South Africa’s Covid-19 era

Bidvest International Logistics’ road-freight division sets new sights Compounded by a technical recession, a third-quarter GDP drop of 2%, and lockdown restrictions passing the 100-day mark, South Africa’s…

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Announcing a dynamic partnership to help SMEs back on the road to recovery from Covid 19
July 1, 2020
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Announcing a dynamic partnership to help SMEs back on the road to recovery from Covid 19

UK: Fuel card providers FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS announces a strategic partnership with entrepreneurial services provider LuMilona to help support entrepreneurs, fleet managers and SMEs on the road to recovery…

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Love Energy Savings’ New Smart Platform Drives Record Conversions
July 1, 2020
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Love Energy Savings’ New Smart Platform Drives Record Conversions

THE nation’s favourite energy retailer Love Energy Savings is celebrating a record surge in customer conversions following the launch of their latest smart-tech platform. The system which allows…

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How IP audio can help retailers manage store occupancy as lockdown lifts
June 22, 2020
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How IP audio can help retailers manage store occupancy as lockdown lifts

David Needham of Axis Communications discusses the role of network audio technology in modern retail, and the benefits to staff and customers of accurate occupancy management.  The retail industry is…

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Hikrobots in new action film
June 16, 2020
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Hikrobots in new action film

A short film featured on the Hikrobot YouTube channel shows global fashion brand, Superdry leveraging the flexibility of intelligent mini-robot carriers to transform order picking and put-away at…

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Petrol sales still 40% down on pre-lockdown levels
June 8, 2020
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Petrol sales still 40% down on pre-lockdown levels

Petrol sales at filling stations are still almost 40% below their pre-lockdown levels despite a gradual easing of the lockdown, according to newly released official figures. The Department…

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