Combi Connect can be used for myriad reasons including preventative maintenance. Image: Combilift. Why is it important to know the temperature of a forklift’s electric motor? This kind of valuable information can prevent failures, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the longevity of a machine. It’s also just one way in which Combilift’s new telemetry solution – Combi Connect – brings value to a business. To illustrate how Combi Connect can benefit users, Combilift’s Mechanical Software Development Technician, Antonio Patacho, provides an example of temperature monitoring on a Combilift C-Ser ..read more

Körber's latest developments provide a holistic approach to supply chain execution. Image: Körber. Körber has announced the launch of three solutions set to augment warehouse operations, including Gamification, Slotting.IQ and its Unified Control System. With a focus on innovation beyond Warehouse Management Systems, these products address common productivity and workflow pain points across the supply chain, unlocking new capabilities and offering enhanced functionalities. Supply chain companies face increasing challenges, necessitating the addition of software solutions to extend WMS capabili ..read more

The APC includes equipment built from recycled materials and chutes made from bamboo. Image: TMX Transform. NZ Post, with the help of TMX Transform, has opened a DC in Auckland for processing domestic parcels – a milestone in its $200 million-dollar, 10-year investment plan and transformation project known as the ‘Te lho’ program. The Auckland Processing Centre (APC) now has the most capacity of any parcel sorting facility in New Zealand’s history – with more than 30,000 parcels per hour at peak capacity. “NZ Post is evolving to meet the needs of New Zealanders,” says NZ Post Chief Executive D ..read more

The long-term agreement follows a successful five-year relationship between the companies. Image: DHL Supply Chain. DHL Supply Chain Australia has partnered with global toy leader Mattel to form a 10-year warehousing agreement with operations occurring at a new 31,000 sqm site in Truganina in Victoria. It notes this new agreement means that Barbie, Ken and an extensive catalogue of other toys, well-loved by children and fans alike, will have a new home in Melbourne where the space required to cater for growth following the brand’s boost in popularity generated by the hit movie, Barbie. “We enj ..read more

NEOS brings together the best technologies, people, and skills available in the market. Image: Argon & Co. Argon & Co, the global management consultancy specialising in operations strategy and transformation, is delighted to announce the launch of NEOS by Argon & Co within the ANZ region. NEOS by Argon & Co helps supply chain operations ‘get it right’ and deliver best-in-class technology solutions that deliver tangible business value through system integration excellence in market leading products. Argon & Co notes NEOS will sit at the intersection between strategy to execu ..read more

Image: Shutterstock/SORN340 Studio Images. In a world where freshness and safety are paramount, cold chain logistics ensures perishable goods travel seamlessly from farm to table, maintaining their quality every step of the way. Feature in the June edition of MHD Supply Chain Solutions where we’ll walk through the chilly corridors of innovation, and where cutting-edge technology meets logistics to deliver excellence in preservation. From temperature-controlled warehouses to state-of-the-art refrigerated transport, the cold chain is the backbone of the modern supply chain, safeguarding food, ph ..read more

CEVA unveiled its Kemps Creek warehouse, a new 34,000 sqm facility with notable features. Image: CEVA Logistics. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics is committed to finding better ways to transport and manage customer shipments and reach net zero carbon emission by 2050. With a strong business presence across Australia and New Zealand, CEVA has been expanding and implementing its green initiatives across its 41 facilities in the two countries. Recently, CEVA unveiled its Kemps Creek warehouse, a new 34,000 sqm facility with notable features including market-leading temperature control ..read more

This workshop will provide you with a step-by-step approach to achieving improvements in your forecasting process. Image: The Australasian Supply Chain Institute. Join the Australasian Supply Chain Institutes Forecasting and Demand Management two-day course between April 23 and April 24, 2024. Join the Australasian Supply Chain Institute’s (ASCI) upcoming Forecasting and Demand Management two-day course to improve your forecast accuracy with less forecasting effort, which will take place between April 23 to April 24 2024. This workshop will provide you with a step-by-step approach to ..read more

Fluent Cargo’s approach to central routing provides customers with an easy, carrier agnostic solution regardless of mode. Image: Fluent Cargo. Fluent Cargo, a fast-growing and cutting-edge cargo routing solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its revamped executive team, poised to drive the company’s commitment to excellence and growth in logistics routing software. Cargo transportation continues to be a huge challenge for customers, shippers, and logistics service providers. Non-central schedules, limited collaboration and huge variations of systems and formats means there are multiple so ..read more

Image: SICK In the rapidly evolving world of logistics, where “over $400 billion worth of goods are sold on the basis of a measurement” in Australia alone1, efficiency is a necessity. As the industry propels towards heightened efficiency, SICK presents technologies that meet these crucial needs, thereby revolutionising the logistics landscape. John Butera, Industry Manager Intralogistics at SICK Sensor Intelligence, puts it succinctly: “Revenue leakage is a substantial challenge for logistics companies, leading to a potential loss of up to 5 per cent of revenue due to billing and invoicing err ..read more