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Simulation emulation or animation – which is right for you?

Ganesh Balu explains how different visualisation techniques could transform your next warehouse automation project.

SKU diversity key as multi-user fulfilment centre automates sortation

Serving an astonishing 350+ clients meant a 3PL saw its SKU list climb dramatically. Read on to see how its head of operations masterminded a new automated sortation process for a step change in efficiency.

Global safety impact

Despite reports increasing, the fatality rates of the leading types of MEWP accidents have declined – an encouraging sign that collective action across the powered access industry to tackle key underlying causes of accidents is starting to take effect, says the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

Fast fashion slowing down…

As ASOS mothballs its new warehouse, Liza Helps analyses the fast fashion sector.

HS2 – what next?

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has published a 10-point plan as a result of the cancellation of HS2.

Timely warning issued on working from height

30% of fatal work injuries linked to falls from height. Horizon Platforms shares critical health and safety rules for working at height.

Do androids dream of electric pick lists?

WAREHOUSES MAY be the first industry to adopt humanoid robot workers, says Interact Analysis managing director Ash Sharma.

Trends for 2024 and beyond

Logistics is a fast-changing industry, especially when it comes to new technologies, says Thorsten Mauritz. So what can we expect in 2024?

Bobcat branding comes into play

In a significant move for the industry, Doosan forklifts have rebranded to Bobcat for both warehouse equipment and counterbalance trucks.

Food retailer invests in automated warehouse

GERMAN FIRM Bartels-Langness (Bela) is investing €13.9m in its first automated warehouse to boost store service levels.

Next-gen 3-wheel truck has 360 degree steering

FIVE FEATURES are said to separate the latest 48V Mitsubishi EDiA EM forklift truck from its electric and diesel rivals.

Hyster reach truck goes outside

THE MANUFACTURER has introduced a new reach truck that works inside and outside, while lifting to 7.5 metres with a 3-stage mast.

Pedestrian truck delivers safer bale handling

IFG DRAKE, based near Huddersfield, is part of the International Fibres Group and has recently taken delivery of two pedestrian operated Combi-CS counterbalance design stacker trucks from Combilift. The trucks have been secured to improve procedures for handling bales of fibres that are ready to be dispatched to customers.

DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion

THE CONTRACT logistics player and the robotic tech company are involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage.

Fleet management for safer and more efficient logistics

STATE-OF-THE-ART fleet management technology is helping business owners in the logistics sector boost the operational efficiency of their fleets and improve the safety of their warehouses. TVH’s daughter company GemOne, a global provider of IoT fleet management telematics, has a solution specifically tailored to logistics: Sapphire.

Long overdue reform

Over the next twelve months the British Property Federation will be working with its members and regional and national policymakers to bring forward long-overdue reform of the planning system to unlock the delivery of critical logistics space. Sam Bensted explores further.