Fashion retailer goes omnichannel with goods-to-person picking
A new logistics centre by SSI Schaefer has recently become operational for omni-channel retail distribution by the Finnish Stockmann Group.
South Wales facility for Budweiser
Herchenbach plays a key role in the European distribution strategy of world-leading brewer Anheuser-Busch.
Double digit productivity boost at supermarket DC
A supermarket in the Netherlands boosted order picking productivity with Crown GPC 3000 order pickers optimised with QuickPick Remote.
Temporary building for trans-shipping
Haulier Truckwright turned to Aganto as its services were growing significantly across the UK and it needed more on-site space as part of its expansion plans.
Options for heavy traffic areas
A vast range of flooring products are available, but choosing the right one for heavily trafficked areas or places which house hazardous chemicals can be a headache. Steve Chanter from Watco looks at some of the options.
Training facility targets forklift accidents
Windsor Materials Handling has opened an Immingham-based training facility in a bid to reduce forklift accidents.
Kalmar introduces range of 5-9 tonne forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is launching a new range of diesel forklifts. The Kalmar DCG50-90 range, comprising seven models, has been updated to provide better uptime, productivity and savings.
Timber firm chooses Baumann sideloaders
Leading timber importer GE Robinson orders five Baumann sideloaders to keep busy operations efficient and safe.
Potato producer Branston opts for Northern Forklift
High intensity operation specifies STILL hybrid trucks for efficiency and environmental benefits.
Automation powers John Lewis’ Omnichannel growth
KNAPP explains how it helped add capacity to the retailer’s Milton Keynes NDC, as well as helping it better consolidate garment orders with ‘binnable’ items.
Undercover reporting targets warehouse of e-tailer Boohoo
Channel 4’s Dispatches programme recently investigated the working conditions inside Boohoo’s Burnley warehouse.
CILT makes Brexit recommendations to Government
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has identified opportunities and made recommendations to Government on the implications of exit from the EU.
IOT in delivery: pallets and packages talk back
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises big things in the world of consumer goods but even bigger things in the evolution of the supply chain, says experienced multichannel retailer Ian Jindal.
Interfuse take delivery of its first Hyundai Forklift
Masonry manufacturer diversifies its forklift fleet with a heavy duty model from Hyundai.
Swisslog helps DB Schenker Logistics get ahead in the eCommerce race
Swisslog was contacted for consultancy to identify a future proof solution that could deliver the e-commerce success that Schenker and its customer Lekmer.com required. Detailed analysis determined that CarryPick would be the best solution; one of the technologies within Swisslog’s Click&Pick portfolio designed specifically for retail applications.
Last Mile battlefield hots up at The Delivery Conference
The Last Mile has long been a difficult and very costly part of the logistics process. But the latest news from The Delivery Conference suggests this could be about to change.
Under pressure
As consumers have more and more choice about how they buy, Rob Carle, leading e-commerce specialist at DS Smith UK Packaging, explores how the packaging and storage industries are collaborating to meet changing needs.
Click & Collect refined through lockers
The retailers who are set to thrive in the future will be the ones who are best able to refine their supply chain and reduce internal costs without impacting convenience or service to customers, says Jon Walkington, vice president of real-time retail at Apex Supply Chain Technologies.
Hybrid AGV solution for DC
Domus Logistics despatches thousands from its distribution centre to deliver home furnishing articles to 520 CASA stores in eight different European countries.
Best of breed WMS
3PL DK Fulfilment has selected the Snapfulfil Cloud WMS to support its growth plans.
