Contents Jul and Aug

Features

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Forklift Safety: How do they do that?

Linde Material Handling presents a new steering system for counterbalance trucks… without a steering wheel.

18

Tomorrow’s Warehouse Review

The recent conference tackled key themes in modern warehousing including the need to be strategically agile; investigating automation; making the most of warehouse space and how to get to grips with sustainability. 

24

Fashion logistics: Rising tide of returns

Fast fashion online enjoyed a boom during the pandemic but 2022 has been a tougher year, with returns causing particular headaches.

28

AMRs, AI and Flexible Automation: Data makes the difference

Known as a supplier of automation, Bots And Us has gathered blue chip clients across UK logistics in a very short period of time. But the closer you look, the more it become clear the robots are just the tip of the iceberg. 

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Space Optimisation: VNA in the DNA?

VNA systems deliver many benefits, but warehouse designers risk compromising safety and productivity if they place too much emphasis on simply achieving the narrowest aisleways, says John Maguire.

54

Goods In and Out: Loading and unloading operations optimised

Georgi Handling has partnered with Joloda Hydraroll to install an air cargo material handling system in its new goods processing warehouse.

Regulars

8

News

Big Shed Briefing reveals record numbers and very strong occupier demand.

12

First Stop

Packing station at heart of eComm system.

22

Lifting and Moving

Sany launches 25 tonne forklift.

36

Column

AI has the ability to integrate every element of warehouse processes, says Harry Watts.

52

Supply Chain

Contract packer invests in digitalisation.

58

Facilities Management

Shadow boards for end of aisle; and Ledvance extends industrial lighting range.

60

Industry Update

Wincanton selects 5 innovation start-ups.

BOX

IMHX Preview

Check out the key logistics solutions from the upcoming show. IMHX 2022 takes places from 6-8 September at the NEC. From Page 35.