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.
Parcels: time for tech
Sortation technology is playing a key role as courier, express and parcel firms emerge into a post-pandemic world while striving to reconfigure supply chains that have experienced major disruptions and delays in deliveries.
Get smart on warehouse supply
In a way it’s great to seeing a booming warehouse sector, with huge demand and innovation driving transformation. It’s taking the sector well and truly into the 21st century, but it brings all sorts of practical challenges with it, says Simon Duddy.
Recruitment challenge fires demand for packaging equipment
The continued challenge of recruitment in the warehouse sector is being helped by the booming market for equipment and machinery.
The role of the DC in driver shortages
While there has been a lot of focus on HGV driver numbers, the warehouse can help to mitigate the effects of the shortages, says Matt Garland.
Tough radar sensor for collision avoidance
SICK HAS developed what it says is a super-tough radar sensor for collision avoidance duties in logistics applications.
Floor matting to tackle fatigue
Prolonged periods of standing continue to be associated with potentially serious health concerns, including lower back and leg pain. Warehouse managers can increase both safety and productivity levels with dedicated floor matting systems, says Lee Fox.
Taking the sustainable option
With today’s consumers drawn to brands and products that are seen to be environmentally and socially responsible, sustainability is becoming embedded within the strategic business plan of more and more companies, says Sam Gray.
