Already an accomplished sustainability manager and recognised ‘woman in construction and engineering’ champion, Riona Ainge has been appointed to lead SYSTRA’s sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing carbon footprint and broadening social value.
According to UK-based robotic and automated materials handling solutions specialist Rainbow Dynamics, the economic case for automating the key processes within a typical warehouse or fulfilment centre has been made even more compelling following the recent ruling that high street retailer Next must pay its shop assistants the same rate as its warehouse workers.
Ecommerce fulfilment is prone to frequent and often dramatic spikes in demand, and this causes retailers significant challenges in the packing area. How can businesses smooth the curve and cope with these peaks when labour resources are so scarce?
Women in Britain are gaining ground when it comes to taking HGV tests, according to new research from Pallet-Track. The pallet network’s analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that female drivers aged 20-29 had the highest Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) practical pass rate in 2021-2022 at 67.9 per cent, compared to 63 per cent of men.
