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The latest news and opinions from our regular contributors at the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA). Exclusive to SHD Logistics.

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Show time
Aug 26, 2021
In the increasingly hectic world of business, the most precious commodity that we have is time. As IMHX Connect draws near, Dave Berridge...
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Packing a punch
Jul 29, 2021
Rising e-commerce volumes are bringing an increased focus on sustainable packaging solutions. Derek Scott, Sales...
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Building resilience in logistics
Jun 24, 2021
After a year of disruption, business leaders are focusing on building resilience in their supply chains. Dave...
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Adopting a digital future
May 18, 2021
Resilience is the current watchword and research from the US suggests that businesses are increasingly adopting digital technologies to achieve it. Jason Dyche, Automation Director for AMHSA member, Big Box Group, looks into the trends.
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Mind the (skills) gap
Apr 19, 2021
As the UK economy begins to regain balance in the wake of the pandemic, Mike Burke, newly elected AMHSA President and Operations Director for E&K Automation, considers whether the logistics automaton sector has the engineering skills it needs.
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The 3PL robot dilemma
Mar 23, 2021
The pandemic-fuelled surge in e-commerce is leading to a rise in third-party logistics activity. While e-com is well suited to warehouse automation, are 3PLs making the most of its potential? Greg Downey, Robotics Business Consultant of AMHSA...
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Is maglev the future?
Feb 22, 2021
Magnetic levitation is a technology that has long had a foothold in public transport, but could it also be the future for material handling? Darren Reeves, Business Development Manager for AMHSA member, Beckhoff Automation Ltd, examines the...
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Unlocking urban logistics
Feb 01, 2021
Automation is helping to unlock urban logistics opportunities by reducing the challenges posed by labour cost and availability...
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Is co-opetition the future?
Jan 06, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit have formed a perfect storm of disruption in supply chains. Dave Berridge, Secretary of the...
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Carbon and COVID-19
Jun 04, 2020
What will be the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on carbon footprint in retail distribution? Dave Berridge, secretary of AMHSA, examines the issue.
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Returns on the rise
Mar 23, 2020
Returns are on the rise and firms should invest in systems to deal with them, argues Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA).
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Circular economy inevitable, explains AMHSA
Mar 13, 2020
What does the rise of the circular economy mean for the supply chain? Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), takes a look.
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