Warehousing and logistics are no longer support functions quietly sitting behind New Zealand business. They are increasingly shaping how companies operate, scale and compete, influencing everything from production flow to customer delivery performance. Across sectors, pressure is building. Labour constraints, rising throughput demands and tighter service expectations are forcing businesses to rethink how product movesContinue reading “Industry momentum…”
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Powering progress…
Electric forklifts built for tomorrow’s operations As rising fuel costs and sustainability expectations reshape the operational landscape, many New Zealand businesses are rethinking how they power their material-handling fleets. Increasingly, electric forklifts are emerging not as a compromise, but for many as a smarter, more capable way forward. Toyota Material Handling, supported nationwide by heavyContinue reading “Powering progress…”
Strategic divide…
Supply chain growth ambitions clash with cost pressures New research from Prological has highlighted a widening disconnect across Australian supply chains, with senior executives focused on positioning their organisations for future growth while middle management remains locked in day-to-day battles over rising costs and economic pressure. The Prological Supply Chain Pulse Check Survey 2026, whichContinue reading “Strategic divide…”
Roading recovery…
Hawke’s Bay highways rebuilt after Cyclone Gabrielle Cyclone recovery work on Hawke’s Bay state highways moved significantly closer to completion over the past year, with major construction activity restoring connectivity across the region and returning all sites to two lanes for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle. Another intensive year of work across Hawke’s Bay’sContinue reading “Roading recovery…”
Raised profile… Centra Forklifts’ Flexi articulating forklifts tick ‘premium brand solution’
“We see this as a great addition to Centra’s range for our customers, having visited the Flexi UK factory to see the R&D investment, build quality and care taken to make and support a premium product, we know it will exceed our customers’ expectations,” says Bruce Greenslade, sales and marketing manager at Centra Forklifts. HeContinue reading “Raised profile… Centra Forklifts’ Flexi articulating forklifts tick ‘premium brand solution’”
‘Value’ brand… Jungheinrich launches ‘AntOn by Jungheinrich’ in Asia-Pacific
Jungheinrich has launched its value-focused material handling brand, AntOn by Jungheinrich, across Asia-Pacific, positioning the range for businesses seeking straightforward and cost-effective solutions for everyday operations. According to the company, AntOn by Jungheinrich is designed to deliver reliability supported by German safety standards and testing expertise. Across the region, sustainability programmes and fleet modernisation initiativesContinue reading “‘Value’ brand… Jungheinrich launches ‘AntOn by Jungheinrich’ in Asia-Pacific”
Operational safety…
Dog safety ‘essential for delivery drivers’ Every delivery driver knows the reality that dogs are part of the job. From friendly greeters to territorial protectors, canine encounters are one of the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous risks faced by delivery workers every day. Dog-related incidents remain a leading cause of injury for drivers, often resultingContinue reading “Operational safety…”
Vanderlande’s smart sortation…
Solutions ‘powering the future’ of warehousing in New Zealand Labour constraints, rising land costs and the continued growth of e-commerce are reshaping supply chains across New Zealand. From food and grocery to fashion, general merchandise and industrial distribution, organisations are under pressure to deliver faster, more accurate and more reliable fulfilment. At the same time,Continue reading “Vanderlande’s smart sortation…”
On track…
Asics overhauls warehouse automation strategy Asics has transformed its Australian distribution operations at its Marsden Park facility in Sydney, saying significant productivity gains have been delivered through the implementation of advanced automation technology. The project, named Kakushin – a Japanese term meaning innovative transformation – was delivered in partnership with automation specialist Vanderlande and supplyContinue reading “On track…”
‘Smarter Automation’…
Swisslog serves up ‘smarter automation’ for food and beverage industry The food and beverage sector operates under some of the most demanding conditions in manufacturing and logistics. Short shelf lives, strict hygiene standards, labour constraints, and rising consumer expectations place constant pressure on supply chains to be faster, safer and more efficient. “Food and beverageContinue reading “‘Smarter Automation’…”
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