You say you want a rovolution well y’know…
TGW Logistics has developed a system for fully automatic split case picking, using robots with its goods-to-person, smart, piece-picking solution FlashPick.
Innovative logistics needed for intense grocery eCommerce market
The grocery eCommerce market is well on course to reach current predictions of between £18-20bn in 2020 – a remarkable story of growth and supply chain capability given the intense and unique requirements that selling food in multiple temperature ranges presents.
Retailer invests in Witron’s OPM technology
The Canadian grocer Metro implemented the picking technology in a -28 deg C warehouse.
ASOS installs pocket sorter technology in Berlin DC
KNAPP is supporting leading online fashion retailer ASOS with the introduction of pocket sorter technology in its Berlin distribution centre.
Minimise exposure to elements
As businesses increasingly focus on energy efficiency, many are looking to high-speed door manufacturer Efaflex as experts within the industry to help deliver cost savings and drive performance improvements.
Dynamic mast control helps reach truck stand out
3PL Johnston Logistics uses a Linde reach truck fitted with Dynamic Mast Control (DMC) to boost speed and safety.
HSE urges employers to think again before investing in off-the-shelf manual handling training
Off-the-shelf manual handling training should become a thing of the past, according to new advice released by the Health and Safety Executive.
Returns: costly or clever?
Most experts are agreed that returns are a major pain point for e-tailers and their supply chains, so why then are some retailers encouraging more returns through aggressive marketing strategies? Simon Duddy reports on the new ‘try before you buy’ trend – is it a costly error or a clever way to build market share?
Observe and report
Flash reports make the most of modern communications to quickly spread safety awareness throughout the global operation of branded academic, consumer and business office product supplier designer, marketer and manufacturer ACCO Brands. HSS Editor Simon Duddy hears from Lee King, Director EHS & Facilities, Europe, and Darrol Masefield, H&S & Facilities, on how the reports form part of a carefully cultivated approach to warehouse safety in the warehouse.
Damaged goods
Kite Packaging asks how retailers protect their brands in an age of eCommerce and home delivery?
Safety drives decision to buy mobile loading platform
The UK distribution centre for American skincare company Dermalogica has installed a bespoke mobile loading platform, designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
More in store
Dematic has expanded its solution set to include AutoStore, the ultra-high density goods-to-person piece picking system, giving omni-channel businesses the opportunity to quadruple their storage density for fast order fulfilment. By Daniel Aspin (pictured), Sales Lead at Dematic Northern Europe for AutoStore and James Smith, Business Development Manager at AutoStore.
Inspire change transform service
Handling & Storage Solutions editor Simon Duddy interviews Managing Director of Windsor Materials Handling, Stephen Burton, who lets us in on the secret to supplying the best possible service to the UK warehousing and logistics industry: inspiring change.
Efficiency at your fingertips
Typically, order picking applications would not be the first thing you would associate with health and safety risk, but order picking is a labour-intensive process.
RFID about more than stock accuracy
Retailers are beginning to embrace RFID in-store with a view to transforming stock accuracy. But, while great, there are potentially some even greater benefits of deploying RFID, explains Craig Summers, UK MD of Manhattan Associates.
ASOS continues to boost last mile solutions
The online fashion giant is accelerating its already considerable investment in logistics to back up industry leading delivery and returns propositions.
How long do temporary buildings last?
If you’re wrestling with the costs to build a new industrial building, and don’t think a temporary building will stand the test of time – consider the example of a building constructed for Bernard Matthews, says Aganto.
KNAPP to focus on horizontal transport at WTG Live
As well as delivering large automated systems to leading retailers – including John Lewis, M&S and Boots – KNAPP also supplies smaller logistics automation projects for SMEs.
Bespoke design copes with deep loading bay drop
Thorworld thinks big and delivers a design capable of handling GKN Wheels’ loading bay gradient challenge.
