Creating the right blend
HSS Editor Simon Duddy catches up with LAC Logistics Automation to hear how the successful modern warehouse requires a broad mix of competences, from ‘old-school’ manufacturing to cutting-edge software development.
Quicker packaging and despatch
Technological advances, one-click orders and same day delivery have made consumers more demanding than ever, with what they want, when they want it, all at the convenience of their fingertips, says Jake Kirk,
Taking a fresh look at item picking for eComm
Uncertain demand, increasing fulfilment costs and more complex logistics processes to support multiple channels to market, including the growth of eComm, are some of the challenges faced by retailers today, says Nigel Lahiri.
A look at the increasingly complex business of grocery fulfillment
A conversation between two senior executives with very different approaches to automated grocery fulfilment in urban areas.
Carbon neutral automation for retailer
Swisslog has implemented a sophisticated project for a retailer based in Tunbridge Wells, with the entire automated logistics solution functioning on solar powered energy.
Powerful mixed fleet management
A UK equipment rental company has boosted operational efficiency with a fleet management solution from GemOne.
Asda sorts parcel label reading challenge
The digitalised solution enables operators to track a wealth of data down to the level of individual parcels at Asda’s robotic sorting facility in Yorkshire.
Coping with the returns culture
Retailers need to maintain efficient returns systems in their warehouses to retain customers, maximise margins and remain competitive, says Edward Hutchison.
Element Logic sets long term goal of fully automated warehouse
THE SYSTEM integrator has developed a cloud-based data platform that collects, analyses, shares, and utilises data streams from multiple data sources in real-time.
Horses for courses
Building materials firm uses a variety of forklifts to meet differing needs on site, with safety a key priority.
Industrial product supply elevated to new level
ERIKS, THE industrial products supplier, has completed a £21m infrastructure investment, headlined by a state-of-the-art fulfilment centre to boost product range along with speed and accuracy of supply.
World class automation project for pet food firm
Daifuku helps GA Pet Food Partners create a ‘world-class’ manufacturing facility with collaborative automation.
Flexibility among the priorities
HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to three key figures in the AMR industry to assess what you can do to boost warehouse picking operations and what to look out for in the future.
Could warehousing go off-grid?
Commentators have highlighted weaknesses in UK electricity infrastructure, compounded by the war in Ukraine, that could hamper the development of the modern warehouse.
Nurturing logistics innovation
Wincanton is working with early stage companies to uncover innovations that can help it serve customers better. HSS editor Simon Duddy explores.
Learn safety online
Join us for the Safety in Logistics one day digital conference on November 23 – the event is focused on experts and leaders sharing lessons learned to promote safer warehousing and logistics operations.
Tech-led innovation
3PLs are under pressure to provide efficient support to manage increasingly complex supply chain and logistics operations, says Harry Watts, who outlines how technology can play a key role in helping 3PLs develop.
Combat collisions with telematics
Q&A with GemOne, a supplier of telematics and fleet management software, on how this tech can help keep staff and stock safe.
Reliable supply chain accelerates mezzanine projects
Nurturing partnerships with dependable, high-quality suppliers – such as Toomers – has been key in securing sustainable growth for mezzanine supplier, MiTek.
Location, location, location…
Logistics UK joined a round table event to discuss the struggle to develop suitable warehouse properties. Alexandra Herdman explains more.
