At the cutting edge
Manhattan Associates outlines some cutting edge tech it predicts could take hold in the near future, as retailers bid to close the gap between fulfilment reality and consumer’s wishes.
ReStore service tackles returns
The serial returner is a risk to business, warns Will Robinson, business solutions director at Advanced Supply Chain.
Prepare the pack bench for Black Friday now
With experts predicting that Black Friday could once again outperform Christmas this year as the biggest peak on the retail calendar, Antalis Packaging is encouraging customers to take stock now to ensure their packaging and logistics are able to withstand an earlier retail rush.
The Direct to Consumer model explored
The advent of the web has greatly disrupted how consumers shop. It might not be done yet, according to a new report examining the Direct to Consumer model.
Storage expansion part of new cargo terminal plans
A variety of rack layouts will be deployed as ACUNIS undertakes a turnkey storage project for a 3PL based at Nairobi airport.
Paper manufacturer invests in heavy duty automated warehouse
The system from Pesmel comprises dense storage of of heavy paper rolls, as well as automated handling.
A question of scale
Not too long ago, the idea of sleek modern offices or residential sitting above a logistics centre would have been unthinkable, but times are changing says James Nicholls at architect firm Stephen George + Partners.
Another level of added value from 3PL with a difference
We don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
Formaplex boosts production with crane system
Street Crane has helped a leading component manufacturer to boost production at a new 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.
Supporting high volume item picking
VisionDirect has deployed Snapfulfil WMS with a key criteria the ability to validate against multiple barcode options for identical SKUs. Of 12 WMS options considered, only three could deliver this.
High speed door for intensive indoor applications
Efaflex has released the EFA-SRT MTL high speed door, which has been designed for intensive logistics applications. At a glance it offers 250,000 cycles per annum, sizes up to 300mm x 300mmm and can be used as an access obstacle or access prevention door.
Automation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning to present at Safer Logistics Scotland
Visitors to Safer Logistics Scotland at the SEC Glasgow on May 3-4 will benefit from key safety learnings from one of the world’s leading air conditioning manufacturers.
Windsor provides trucks for narrow aisle application
Windsor supplies 3PL with a mix of access equipment, including scissor lifts from JLG, QuickStock lifts from Genie, and forklifts from Flexi and Komatsu.
Adapting to safety trends
HSS Editor Simon Duddy caught up with Combilift managing director Martin McVicar at the recent Safer Logistics event at the NEC to hear how increasing safety awareness is changing material handling habits and how Combilift is developing its walk-behind products.
Informal deals could alleviate Brexit pain suggests economist
A leading economist has suggested that informal deals would be used by the UK the avoid disruption in the aftermath of breaking away from the EU.
Reflex for safety
Quality and safety are central aspects of what we do at Toyota Material Handling, so when we recently launched three new additions to our reach truck series it wasn’t surprising to find that Toyota had pushed to make the trucks even safer.
Robotics and the click-to-ship revolution
Robots have always been considered as futuristic. The reality is, they are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way – and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. By Simon Cooper, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe.
Integral to logistics processes
CopriSystems MD Rafe Colenso says temporary buildings can help companies boost logistics processes as well as providing a storage outlet, as companies such as Travis Perkins have recently found out.
DC cleaning that delivers the goods
It seems strange to think – when we are so busy optimising and automating our logistics operations with technologically advanced solutions – that when it comes to cleaning, many sites are still rather low-tech says Kärcher.
