Warehouse efficiency
Independent retailer of solid hardwood furniture, Oak Furniture Land, has experienced a 10% improvement in its warehouse management productivity, since introducing a new high-tech system across the business.
Specialist retailer beefs up warehouse ops
Multi-channel specialist retailer Direct Golf UK is to invest in new storage and distribution systems.
High pick location density
BITO Storage Systems has launched a new shelving system called Smart Slide. The shelving’s simple but effective sliding design presents a large number of products at the pick face within a minimal footprint, provides the flexibility to change pick slot sizes to meet changing needs and adheres to insurers’ requirements for fire regulations.
Dematic awarded major order by ASOS
ASOS prepares for international growth push by investing in an automated sortation and storage solution from systems integrator Dematic.
Twin Push Tray sorter released
Dutch sorting machine manufacturer EuroSort has followed the release of its single push tray sorter with a newly developed Twin Push Tray sorter.
Better item sequencing
Automated warehouse solution provider TGW Logistics has installed a ‘DropBox’ picking solution for international fashion brand, Esprit.
The store replenishment challenge
French fashion and home furnishings retailer, Eurodif, has addressed the challenges of mixing ‘single piece’ replenishment for stores with ‘full carton’ deliveries by bringing two types of sortation technology together in one integrated system.
Precise reach trucks
New Still reach trucks offer precision at height to boost productivity for a variety of intensive sectors including retail.
Multi-channel solution
Leading-edge storage, picking and sortation technology has been combined by KNAPP into a stylish automated solution for the French clothing retailer, Celio.
Hyundai releases 9 series
Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled twelve small and medium models of 9-series diesel forklift ranging from 2.2 tons to 5.0 tons.
Travis Perkins boosts driver safety
Travis Perkins has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the safety of its drivers.
Manbat in cruise control
Among the many business sectors in which Manbat Industrial is playing an active role, few are as unusual as the cruise liners that ply their trade on the tourist routes of the world’s oceans.
Superior vision
Yale has released a wireless asset management system that promises to boost forklift fleet productivity.
Optimising pack velocity
Kite Packaging Managing Partner Gavin Ashe talks to Simon Duddy about returnable packaging and the firm’s ethos.
CML seeks eCommerce business
Fashion-focused 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML) is seeking more eCommerce business in the coming years. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited CML’s Magna Park facility to hear the inside story.
Supply chain investment to drive further growth for ASOS?
ASOS has recently seen profits and share price fall due to increased investment, primarily in the supply chain. But will this investment pay off in the long run, asks HSS Editor Simon Duddy.
Sainsbury’s to use Schaefer for NDC fit-out
SSI Schaefer has signed a contract to deliver a new national distribution centre for leading retailer, Sainsbury’s.
Cosy fit for JDA and Red Prairie
The merger of Red Prairie and JDA Software has created a wide-ranging IT offering for retail (and other) clients. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to JDA group vice president Andrew Kirkwood about how the combined company can help retailers with the Omni-channel challenge.
Popular retail choice
Telescopic conveyors are an increasingly popular choice for retail applications handling impressive throughputs, but thought must also be given to minimising downtime, says Sovex.
New facility builds on Bendi brand
Bendi has built a new production facility in Redditch to reinforce the continuing success of the Bendi brand.
