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Get Prepared for 2009

Preparing your operation for 2009 This year we have seen the election of a new US president, the recession of a global economy, and the come back of Take That! But how will the significant events of 2008 affect the logistics and materials handling industry in 2009, and can Logistics Directors, Warehouse Managers and Operation […]

Planning:

The six stages of planning when considering a development in your logistics or materials handling operation. 1. Consider the end before the beginning. Any project that is going to be successful must have clear aims and objectives. Businesses often begin with a sense of purpose then quickly fall into the trap of micro-management and a

RAISING PRODUCTION AT CROPPERS

James Cropper Plc a leading manufacturer of a wide range of specialist paper products, invited Keymas Controls and Automation to tender for the creation of a new raised production area and pallet handling method. After surveying the site and observing the restrictions on available space, Keymas presented a proposal that would create additional floor space […]

Article: WMS, one size does not fit all

In the latest of a series of articles from members of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), John Barton, Managing Director of Keymas Ltd, examines warehouse management systems. At the fall of France in 1940, the French had over two thousand modern fighter planes – more than twice the number deployed by the victorious […]

Argos look to Keymas to develop warehousing systems

Phenomenal growth through their retail store expansion programme and increasing Internet orders meant that Argos, part of leading UK home and general merchandise Home Retail Group, needed to review regional operations in their goods supply chain. They looked to materials handling and logistics specialists Keymas for a solution. In 1989, Argos installed and commissioned a […]

Article: It was an Operation Manager

Success for Keymas and SEC at Logistics Link South

Sandown Park (Surrey) proved an excellent location for this years Logistics Link South exhibition. The show was a bustle of exhibitors and delegates from every part of the supply chain and logistics industry. Keymas co-hosted their Logistics Link South stand with partners The Storage Equipment Centre (SEC) to offer a complete warehousing solution. The show […]

Keymas to exhibit at Logistics Link South

Keymas to exhibit at the South

Article: Sortation Systems are developing

We demand our products now. Next day delivery is a necessity and inaccurate delivery is no longer an option. But what kind of implications does this have for the sortation system within the supply chain. John Barton, Managing Director of Keymas, with 21 years of industry experience with successful systems in Argos, Amazon and British Airways, talks us through the latest developments in sortation systems, and highlights key points which can transform warehouse and distribution operations.

Keymas exhibit at Logistics Link North

It was the North of England that Keymas chose to exhibit its latest service and product updates. Logistics Link North ran for two days and saw logistics and distribution experts from all over the country presenting the latest developments in the industry, as well as seminars in order picking and warehouse innovation the show contained […]