2018, June

An American company is now offering a new service that can help business people focus on their main tasks instead of managing their offices.

Managed by Q describes itself as an office service marketplace. It matches office building tenants with essential services like cleaning, maintenance, IT, security and staffing. These are the services that office managers can spend a long-time sourcing and managing.

The company vets services and suppliers that it includes on its website. A business ...

At a recent conference, supply chain software providers Manhattan Associates offered a new solution to warehouse automation systems.

Chris Cunnane of Manhattan Associates spoke at the company’s 2018 Momentum conference about how his new software is changing the rules of warehouse logistics.

There are several processes common to many warehouses. Sometimes a large number of items need to be packed on pallets ready to be shipped to a client. At the same time, there may be demand for online ...

Following an enquiry which stated that the fire cladding was not up to scratch, the manufacturers have said that the fire cladding was not the sole reason for the disaster at the building.

Furthermore, they also blamed the windows for not protecting residents. Previous evidence heard by the enquiry has also put blame on the ‘stay-put’ fire procedure. Whatever the eventual conclusions and recommendations of the enquiry, the proceedings have illustrated that fire safety should not be down to o...

Manchester Airport is set to undergo a huge transformation to its terminal facilities and its plans include an extensive mezzanine floor.

The aim of the refurbishment is to be able to handle more passengers and cut waiting times for security checks. The project is centred on terminal two (T2) which will be 150% bigger than its present size. The extra space is mainly being achieved by the installation of a new mezzanine floor which will also add 50% more seating for passengers. The new passen...