Driverless transport system launched
With the Karis Pro, Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems offers a market-ready driverless transport system that connects stations from warehouse to production.
Augmented parcel realities
A Scandit white paper provides insight into how post and parcel organisations can use mobile computer vision-enabled data capture and augmented reality solutions running on smart devices to increase the capabilities of existing barcodes in ways that dedicated scanners cannot.
Emergency response to racking collapse
A leading fireman told a seminar at the Talent in Logistics conference how the fire service freed a forklift operator who had been buried under tonnes of cheese after a catastrophic racking collapse at a warehouse in Shropshire.
Finding your voice
Can voice technology deployed an end-to-end from DC to store help retailer deals with the Omni-channel challenge? Honeywell explores.
CILT warns inaction on Brexit ‘not an option’
Chief executive Kevin Richardson attended a Brexit round table last week, hosted by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling.
Temporary buildings could address Brexit risks
Cautious firms looking for flexible storage solutions.
Fashionista!
Fashion logistics company deploys fleet of 50 VNA trucks, order pickers and pallet trucks powered by lithium-ion.
House of Fraser impasse highlights limits of collaboration
These are uncertain times at House of Fraser for staff, customers, and suppliers. HSS editor Simon Duddy says it’s a setback for collaboration.
Stages of development
Business that rely on IC engine trucks face some face decisions with the arrival of Euro Stage V legislation in January. Stewart Gosling from Red Diamond Distribution, official UK importer for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, discusses the implications.
SSI Schaefer invests in AGV development
In order to meet the increasing demand for AGVs, SSI Schaefer is expanding its product portfolio in cooperation with, and with investment in, Austrian AGV specialist DS Automation.
Pipe processing firm implements automated storage
Koenig Metall has integrated an automation and storage solution by Remmert to meet the increasing customer requirements, and boosting productivity by 40%.
Fulfilment specialist doubles storage capacity with VNA
The introduction of a very narrow aisle storage layout and Flexi articulated truck technology has allowed H2Ecommerce to increase the capacity of its site in Crewe by 100%.
Distribution company fine tunes RFID operation
An RFID tagging project for a major distribution company was at risk of failing without expert analysis of the difficulties. The system was achieving a 99.5% success rate in the outbound lane but only a 70% to 80% success rate in the in-bound lane. CoreRFID was hired to diagnose and help resolve the issue.
Warehouse automation boosts efficiency and pick complexity
Riverford Organic Farmers, Britain’s largest supplier of organic produce, has engaged Daifuku to introduce automated picking, packing and conveyor technology into its headquarters in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
BMW deploys sortation system to process empty totes
BS Handling Systems has completed the installation for the leading car manufacturer’s MINI plant in Oxford.
Flowerline streamlines packing process with loading ramp
One of the country’s busiest floristry packing companies, the company streamlined its loading process and increased capability by installing specialist loading bay equipment designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
Pre-use authorisation
In their haste to get all hands on deck, many managers rush new forklift operators through the induction process (or skip it entirely), allowing new operators access to MHE before they are fully trained to use it safely.
Greener fuel for forklifts
By switching to greener fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or BioLPG, managers can reduce emissions, increase sustainability and realise financial savings, says Andy Kellett, FLT specialist for Calor.
Airlocks can provide an important layer of protection
Alan Ryder, areas sales manager with loading bay specialist sara LBS, discusses the use of airlocks in the warehouse.
Businesses encouraged to seek AEO status pre-Brexit
With just under seven months until the UK exits the European Union, businesses are being urged to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Accreditation.
