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.
Troublesome conversion rate
IMRG asks can improvements in the delivery and return proposition give retailers a boost?
2023 a pivotal year
Logistics UK director of policy Kate Jennings talks through an eventful year and looks ahead.
Are you killing your mobile devices with incorrect charging?
You might not be charging your mobile devices optimally, which could be negatively affecting your battery life. Nobody wants a dead battery, but if you keep overcharging or charging too frequently, that’s what you might end up with.
Innovation up close
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visited HAI Robotics in the Netherlands to see first hand what makes a stellar new robotics system tick.
Reverse logistics: reduce manual touches
WITH OMNICHANNEL shopping continuing its inexorable rise, the number of returns and the cost of handling them unfortunately rises in parallel. What can be done to mitigate the effect on a distribution centre’s bottom line?
Dynamic buffer zone
WITH CONSUMER spending under pressure and online return rates of between 20-30%, fashion retailers are facing a hit to margin, says Darcy de Thierry.
Retailer introduces rail guided vehicles to link warehouses
NEXT has introduced a nearly 2 kilometre Rail Guided Vehicles (RGVs) track to ensure seamless transportation of products between two warehouses at NEXT Doncaster.
MFCs: macro versus micro
Macroeconomics will not hold micro-fulfilment back for ever, argues Dave Berridge.
Safety first and always
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is the single voice of the UK material handling sector, providing business support, professional development, market intelligence, networking and events to help deliver competitive advantage for its hundreds of members.
The role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
