You get out what you put in
Are we at an industry crossroads? John Taylor explores AI in logistics.
Monitoring automation trends
Christian Flesch, director of automation at Geodis, outlines the 3PL’s approach to automating the warehouse to help its customers meet business challenges. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
Can a warehouse be too big?
Will planning reform accelerate the trend towards ever-bigger warehouses? Dave Berridge investigates.
The budget-friendly storage hack
Why used pallet racking is a smart choice for your warehouse.
Highlighting the hidden element
It is not the component people typically notice first with warehouse robotics, but software is the part that makes it tick. Here, Kane Edwards, Business Development Manager, Locus Robotics brings the hidden element to life.
BITO and Locus announce strategic partnership
THE COLLABORATION will bring together BITO’s leading storage solutions with Locus Robotics’ advanced robotics automation technology.
The biggest pain points in transitioning to EVs and how to mitigate them
WITH THE Government’s 2035 deadline for the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles just a decade away, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a necessity for organisations with either large or small fleets. However, there are many concerns among fleet managers about a transition. In this article we will outline some of the most common pain points and how they can be alleviated through careful design and planning.
Kammac reports surge in wellness market amid January health kick
Third-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a significant surge in wellness-related business this January, driven by health-conscious consumer trends such as Dry January and Veganuary.
Simplified warehouse rooflight refurb
BRETT MARTIN has launched a new toolkit to facilitate the easy refurbishment and improvement of industrial spaces.
Baumann expansion doubles capabilities
Market-leading sideloader manufacturer, Baumann, has doubled its production capacity with the acquisition of a 47,000m² facility adjacent to its headquarters in Cavaion Veronese, Northern Italy.
Consolidation promises efficiencies for healthcare provider
Mediq has centred its UK operations at a new base in Castle Donington, with Jungheinrich kitting out the facility.
Swarm automation storage makes debut
TOYOTA MATERIAL Handling Europe has introduced Swarm Automation Storage, as a solution aimed at helping companies that need to increase storage space and optimise their use of manpower.
Leuze introduces LiDAR laser scanners
LEUZE IS expanding its product portfolio with LiDAR technology: New ROD 300 series of laser scanners for accurate contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation.
STILL expands Xcellence portfolio with three new warehouse trucks
A well-organised warehouse is an important basis for successful work.
Nulogy launches Smart Factory for external manufacturing operations
THE LEADER in collaborative manufacturing and supply chain solutions has announced the launch of its newest innovation, Nulogy Smart Factory.
Changing gears: what logistics could look like in 2025
The world in which we operate is shifting under our feet, says Chris Clowes, with economic uncertainty, global trade tensions and the need to cultivate sustainability pushing us to rethink continuously how we do business.
Exotec launches Next Generation of Skypod
The next generation of the company’s signature Skypod system supports both each and case picking while integrating multiple value-added functions such as integrated buffer, perfect sequencing, and pick-and-pack.
The future of grocery retail demands logistics automation
As grocery retailers try to meet consumer demands for convenience, freshness and sustainability, embracing intralogistics automation has become a necessity.
Giraffe promises to triple storage density
BRIGHTPICK HAS unveiled the Giraffe, a robot system capable of reaching up to 6 metres.
British Steel opens forklift mast manufacturing centre
THE COMPANY says the £26 million service centre establishes it as one of the world’s leading suppliers to the forklift truck mast industry.
