Supply Chain Optimization

Innovations in Manual Picking and Oil Prices

Written by Tom Moore | Sep 19, 2023 2:13:00 PM
Oil continues to rise: Over $91 on Monday.  Meanwhile, diesel is rising faster.
Since May 3:
  • Diesel and Jet fuel up ~50%
  • Gasoline ~20%
  • Crude ~30%
The bionic man comes to the warehouse to ensure employees lift correctly: Hunic Exoskeleton technology ensures posture is correct to reduce the chance of injury. It significantly reduced the fatigue felt by those working in the five UK XPO depots where the suits were tested.
 
 
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