All change in the warehouse
Logistics is in a phase of historically significant change, says Simon Barkworth, UK managing director of Crown Lift Trucks, meaning it is a fascinating time to work in the business he tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
Six overhead cranes deployed
Street Crane has partnered with Hayward Tyler to supply and install six new overhead cranes for its newly extended production facility.
Lidl to deploy 120 loading bay doors for new Avonmouth DC
The UK’s leading door manufacturer, Hörmann, has won a new contract with Lidl. The supermarket giant is creating a new regional distribution centre in Avonmouth and Hörmann has been chosen as the preferred door supplier for its 120 loading bays.
Robot joins picking line-up
Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Novaltia, recently added further automation – including a robotic picking system – to the warehouse solution supplied by KNAPP.
Crystal ball gazing
Take a look at the future and you find our what is important now – eCommerce, concerns about finite warehouse space, Brexit, automation and robots et al – the following Special Report give managers an insight into the challenges that are here now and on the horizon, with some ideas as to how you may plan for them.
Lasting commitment to innovation
Warehouse and logistics managers operating forklift fleets have two prime concerns: the safety of their staff and the efficiency of their businesses. Increasingly, they also need to consider the impact their operations have on the environment. The right choice of tyre can play a significant role in helping them address these concerns, says Trelleborg.
Translift partners with Jasper Private Equity
The Translift group are delighted to announce their partnership with Jasper Private Equity and the appointment of Neil Dickinson as the new Managing Director. Neil joins current Sales Director Paul Berrow to bring in expertise and industry experience.
Michelin opens European DC in Stoke
Michelin has invested more than £10m in a major upgrade of its Stoke-on-Trent based logistics operation, opening a new European Distribution Centre.
I_Site intelligence powering safety
Within the Toyota Production System, there is a Japanese expression ‘poka-yoke’ which translates into English as ‘mistake proofing’.
Forgotten but not gone
Real estate is an often forgotten part of the supply chain but could be a major pinch point in coming years, Savills director Kevin Mofid told a Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester last month. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
Translift Partnership with Jasper Private Equity
Translift Partnership with Jasper Private Equity…
Widest range: narrowest aisles
With an enviable reputation spanning over 50 years, Translift has consistently strived to, and succeeded in, offering its customers innovative and groundbreaking solutions that will ultimately save time, space and money.
The unanswered dichotomy of automation and humans
In any warehouse, there are many processes, including sorting, packing, picking, storage and retrieval, but to name a few. In the majority of warehouses, all of these processes are completed by people, employed to do so, However, with IoT (The Internet of Things) and ever increasing advances in technology every day, it seems that more and more warehouses are introducing, or already have introduced, robots and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to automate repetitive tasks.
Swisslog releases software platform to get the most out of automation
The software is called SynQ – Synchronised Intelligence, and is the next generation of its proven warehouse management software platform, WM 6.
Report: omni-channel approach helping retailers reduce fulfillment costs
New report from LCP Consulting reveals twice the number of retailers from the previous year (34% compared to 16% in 2015), cited reduced fulfilment costs as one of the top three advantages to an integrated business model.
Asset management
As Port of Tilbury underwent significant expansion, it turned to Briggs Equipment for asset management expertise.
DHL Supply Chain trialling robotic solutions
Robotics and automation should be a natural fit in supply chains, offering an appropriate solution to the efficiency challenge. But while we have seen some businesses automate their operations to improve efficiencies and reduce errors, there are still relatively few examples of robotics helping meet the challenges of modern logistics and distribution, says Mark Parsons, chief customer officer, DHL Supply Chain.
Manufacturer orders 70 new Hyster trucks
The oldest printing machine manufacturer in the world, Koenig & Bauer Group in Würzburg, Germany, is now using 70 new Hyster forklift trucks in their plants. An in-house guidance system enables trucks to drive around 200 different stations in the operation.
Cost effective heavy lifts
A Combi-SC straddle carrier from Combilift has helped a steel wholesaler lift steel plate loads up to 35 tonnes safely and efficiently. It has created more storage space on site and speeded up operations.
Reversing views on banksman training
There is a misconception with many employers that the role of a vehicle banksman is merely to ‘help a driver reverse’ therefore training is not required. RTITB says: unfortunately these thoughts could not be further from the truth.
