Bathroom products firm sharpens logistics operations
A luxury bathroom products eComm business has made the transition from pen-and-paper driven warehousing to next-level digital technology.
In house vs 3PL: which logistics option is right for you?
John Perry, managing director at SCALA, weighs up the pros and cons of big picture logistics options.
Ocado Retail to build new warehouse in Purfleet
The new joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S will build a 304,355 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Purfleet in a bid to meet demand from its customer base to the East of London.
Can the pure play model survive?
Retail & technology leader Neil Ashworth asks if retailers need a store footprint to make the strained home delivery model work.
Spec the warehouse for fresh performance
Deep freeze and refrigerated warehouses face increasing pressure to maintain the quality of the temperature-sensitive goods they produce and store. Here Paul Tulley, key account manager at Hörmann UK, explores the latest solutions to ensure compliant operations.
Safer drive system for sectional overhead doors
The patented Campisa Fidelity hydraulic drive system works in the same way as a conventional drive unit but does away with springs, spring shafts and cable drums.
Sorter upgraded to keep up with rising throughput
Warehouse for eCommerce expands throughput with improved sorter.
Paying to ship fresh air
Everyone knows the costs, so why are boxes still being over-sized, asks Jo Bradley of Neopost Shipping?
Clothes warehouse integrates automated box cutting
Apparel distributor Ralawise sees automation as a way to boost safety in the warehouse.
Research suggests far-reaching jobs impact of automation
Ti Insight’s Professor John Manners-Bell argues automating a labour-intensive sector such as warehousing will have repercussions.
Zalando to build highly automated DC in the Netherlands
The pure-play retailer will start the build right away and expects the first parcels to be delivered from summer 2021.
ASOS hits bump in the road with automation at Eurohub
The troubled ramp-up of a new automated system at its Berlin-based European distribution centre led to the retailer issuing a profit warning.
AI-based navigation
RARUK Automation has introduced artificial intelligence-based navigation to its MiR AGV fleet.
Robotic piece-picking solution launches
Element Logic is launching a robotic piece-picking solution that combines with AutoStore. The solution will be showcased at IMHX.
Witron cautions against over-hype around logistics robots
Martin Stich, CEO of WITRON says its important not to fixate on the robot but to focus on the supply chain process instead.
Robots are a sign of changing times
Ever since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 for $775 million and took the startup company’s robots off the market, warehouse managers have been looking for alternative suppliers. Here Geek+ outlines its strong robotics and warehouse automation offering.
Make the most of your warehouse space
The UK is dotted with many SMEs struggling with warehouse space who need to modernise and maximise without investing in new facilities. SEC Storage is a distributor with integrator-like capabilities offering a broad range of astute warehouse design solutions. SEC Storage Systems Division commercial director, Harry Watts explains more to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
‘You wouldn’t buy a car that nobody can service or repair’
You need to protect your automation investment so the system continues to deliver over many years with minimal disruption, says Dave Acton, Engineering Support Services Director, Logistex.
Pallet network hub revamps safety
The Fortec Distribution Network has carried out an overhaul of its Health & Safety procedures to instil a Safety First culture at its national hub.
