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.
End-to-end automation
Otto Group, a mail order company and one of the world’s biggest e-commerce companies, has specified end-to-end automation for its new dispatch centre.
Big wins for flooring specialist
One of a number of recent wins for flooring specialist Inotec, engine manufacturer Kubota UK has selected Inotec for an interior signage and floor marking project at its large warehouse in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Advanced automation system sees growing demand from SMEs
Swisslog has experienced a global increase in demand for the AutoStore system.
Strive for sustainable storage
Within the warehouse industry, space at the moment can feel like the holy grail. Jaap Vos discusses how you can maximise your racking to provide more storage.
Distribution centre expansion project
EXISTING DC optimised for growth through automation project serving mezzanine and ground floor operations.
Full capacity achieved
Mobile racking solution provides high density storage at meat company’s freezer facility.
Electrics impress at Merronbrook
Electrics are making a very strong case over diesel in the sideloader market, as timber frame firm Merronbrook shows.
