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Logistics Leaders Network selects Logistex as Automation Partner

Logistex are pleased to announce that they are Partners for Automation with the networking group Logistics Leaders.

Logistics Leaders Logo

The Logistics Leaders Network, launched in 2008, provides supply chain professionals, freight transport leaders and HR specialists from all retail sectors, manufacturing and their support services with a focal point of communication, leadership, knowledge exchange and networking opportunities.

The Logistics Leaders Network acts as a ‘support toolkit’ for the 1400 members who have already benefitted from attending a range of conferences, workshops and focus group meetings. Additionally publications and regular communication keeps them abreast of the latest thinking and best practice. The network is designed to help enhance their knowledge and understanding of their roles, and how to maintain leadership in logistics as a business critical issue.

Logistex helps companies to improve efficiency and reduce the costs of their warehouse operations by providing solutions ranging from electro-mechanical maintenance services through to complete design and implementation of warehouse systems.

Our solutions design and Implementation team have successfully completed fully and semi-automated warehouse projects including a state of the art order forwarding system for VOW, automated high-bays for United Biscuits and Coca-Cola Hellenic and goods to man pick solutions at Tetra Pak.

CocaCola

Logistex’s team of automation experts will be on hand to networking members to assist with queries or project advice as needed.

In October 2013 Logistics Leaders will be hosting their annual Warehousing Futures Conference, at which Logistex’s Solutions Manager Martin Elliott will be speaking on ‘The effects of e-Commerce on warehouse operations’.

Logistics Leaders Network gives Logistex the chance to share their wealth of knowledge with others in the industry. Check back on the blog to find out upcoming Logistics Leaders events where you can find us.

Situation analysis

How often do you actually review your business requirement and operational efficiency?

When initially setting out a warehouse or logistics operation a vast amount of time and thought often goes into the business needs, appropriate solution and use of equipment. But in this ever changing and demanding world how often do you review your current business profile/requirement and investigate if you could be doing things more efficiently and making better use of your investment? Indeed are there small tweaks that could unlock hidden improvements.

AMHSA Symposium 2012

AMHSA, the Automated Materials Handling Systems Association which is committed to promoting excellence in the handling automation in terms of solutions/after sales support/reliability and safety, is to run a symposium in 2012 which will include talks by various end users and industry specialists.

For details of then event and to register please visit the AMHSA website at www.amhsa.co.uk/symposium

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