Get a grip of the future
We spoke to GXO vice president of operations Phil Shaw to get his take on the growing role of technology in logistics.
Digital eyes in the warehouse
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality offer the potential for improved warehouse efficiency but how does it work, and should SMEs pay attention?
Analytics poised to make the difference
A new digital era for retail means analytics are moving to the forefront of the delivery challenge, as the Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2022 from MetaPack illustrates.
A fresh look at sustainable transit solutions
All types of packaging for transit – either shipping boxes or cartons are usually manufactured from cardboard or corrugated board and designed so that goods reach their intended recipient without damage.
Safety considerations for the handling & storage industry
Thought leadership from P. Airey Tail Lifts & Auto Extract Systems.
Practical green packaging options
When handling and storing goods, the food and drink sector is one that requires specialised solutions owing to the utmost importance of optimal health and hygiene, says Kite Packaging.
Optimise volume and rotation
AR Racking has installed a combination of several storage systems adapted to the volume and rotation of the different products that GKN has in its plant in Carcastillo, Spain.
WMS knits ops together
Hand knitting yarns firm The DMC Group has implemented a cloud-based WMS into its UK operation as part of a five year contract with SnapFulfil.
Storage density maximised
MCKEOWN FINE Foods needed to maximise storage density and ensure fast, reliable throughput at its new cold store facility in Northern Ireland. Toyota’s advanced Radioshuttle solution stepped up to the mark.
New electrics for UK’s leading steel stockholder
Barrett Steel has begun a new phase of electrification of its sideloader fleet, having taken delivery of its first Baumann 120v ELX models. One of the UK’s largest steel stockholders now has 20 new Baumann sideloaders, across 32 UK sites, with a further 23 on order.
Quick to deploy in full
Supermarket quickly raises frozen food warehouse to maximum performance with an advanced conveying and automated case picking system.
Tackling tricky items
No matter how difficult a product is to store and pick, improvements in space and picking efficiency can always be found, insists Edward Hutchison.
Changes in testing and training
The testing of forklift operators has undergone a transformation. Liam Knight asks, are you up to date?
Wine firm tackles supply shock
The Park, Europe’s largest wine packaging company, has increased on-site container storage capacity with the deployment of two Combi-SCs straddle carriers from Combilift.
Clever procurement allows food firm to trim forklift fleet
SNACK PRODUCER, Burts Snacks has slashed intralogistics costs and achieved significant handling efficiency gains across its business.
Archie is back, and better than ever
With a fresh name and format, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is transforming the Awards for Excellence for a new era.
Mobile robots are the right option for SMEs too
An order for an innovative robot system shows the time is right for SMEs to invest in flexible warehouse automation, says Harry Watts.
Five trends shaping eGrocery fulfilment in 2022
The top five trends based on our work with industry leaders who have successful MFCs and EFCs operating today.
Larger mezzanines: avoiding the pitfalls
With mezzanine projects becoming increasingly large and complex, MiTek Mezzanine Systems gives some advice on common pain points.
The age of self-learning robots
Magazino envisages that self-learning robots will conquer eCommerce logistics, with the company making a start with fashion pure-play leader Zalando.
