Pandemic warehouse renovation for food discounter
In a bid to further improve logistics efficiency, Switzerland’s largest food discounter Denner modernised its central warehouse in Mägenwil AG with automation technology from Swisslog.
Reliable Yale products at affordable prices
DEMAND FOR quality used equipment continues to grow, and with it a need for a professional approach. Second-life products offer companies an affordable option to meet their immediate requirements.
Optimising the DC for online fulfilment
As the Covid-19 pandemic forces more and more brick-and-mortar retailers to dive deeper into e-commerce, many are finding their DCs unable to efficiently handle the switch from pallet or carton scanning to fulfilling single-item orders. But there are some simple tech upgrades that can help businesses of all sizes adapt their warehouse operations to capitalise on the spike in online shopping.
Inspections you can trust
As the only industry-recognised independent Thorough Examination scheme in the UK, CFTS provides complete peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your equipment.
Scan and deliver
Automated door dock scanning is the answer for safe and efficient loading bay processes as supply chain pressures grow, argues Martin Hurworth.
All eyes on Peak
After an extraordinary year of twists and turns in the world of eCommerce, Andy Mulcahy says there’s one question on everyone’s mind as we look to the future…what does it all mean for peak trading?
Three major initiatives
2021 has seen continued growth and success for the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), with three major initiatives unveiled.
Hyper-local or hype?
As retailers continue to work out how to get online orders to customers as quickly and cheaply as possible, hyper-local fulfilment is the buzzword. Mike Burke looks at the concept through the prism of grocery retail.
Hard won lessons
The performance of logistics providers during the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the wider economy’s dependence on a robust, agile, and reliable supply chain. Emma Verkaik learns from BCMPA members how the challenges of 2020 have been formative in their handling of growth in our post-Covid world.
A fundamental service
Whereas 2020 brought our long overlooked cold chain into public consciousness, 2021 has demonstrated its vital importance across some of the most fundamental aspects of our lives, says Shane Brennan.
A safer world of lifting
Lifting is a fundamental aspect of materials handling and logistics throughout all supply chains. Ross Moloney encourages everybody in materials handling and logistics to open their eyes to the importance of lifting equipment and the role of safety.
Path to Net Zero
The climate crisis is now one of the most pressing challenges facing the global community, and the UK logistics industry understands the part it must play in decarbonising the nation’s economy, says Michelle Gardner.
Supporting safety and standards
Accreditation offers many benefits for organisations delivering materials handling equipment training in-house. With a continued focus on safety in post-pandemic operations, correct compliance with safety regulations should be top of the list for many employers, says Laura Nelson.
Safety as standard
As the industry looks set for yet another record-breaking year, Jaap Vos reviews the association’s achievements in 2021 and how they are raising standards in the warehouse.
Championing UK material handling
The past two years have tested the UK material handling sector like never before. The demands of Brexit saw the warehousing and logistics sectors stretched to near capacity. But this was relegated to a sideshow by the needs thrust upon the sectors by the requirements of the pandemic.
Growing our own talent
Around 2.5 million people are employed in logistics in the UK and about one in five of those work in a warehouse. The surge of online shopping over the months of lockdown has driven demand for warehousing to an all-time high, while delivery drivers and warehouse workers have achieved hitherto undreamed-of recognition as essential workers, keeping the nation clothed and fed, says Clare Bottle.
Popular workhorse sees upgrade
DOOSAN HAS unveiled a major upgrade to its BT/BX 7 Plus Series electric counterbalance forklift trucks, bringing advanced performance-enhancing design and improved capabilities to the three and four wheeled, 1.5-to-3.5-tonne, mid-market product range.
Zebra unveils end-to-end fulfillment solution
THE PACKAGE builds on the firms’ acquisition of Fetch Robotics and is designed to enable end users to streamline order, batch, case, pallet and each picking workflows and automate material transport.
Warehousing and fulfilment – it’s increasingly a people thing
Worker quality and numbers is fast becoming one of the trickiest aspects of finding and properly utilising people in the DC, says Smitha Raphael, Chief Product & Delivery Officer for WMS technology innovator SnapFulfil.
5 ways a WMS helps your warehouse get to net zero
THE UK hosted COP26, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow between 31 October-12 November 2021. Indigo Software solutions architect Eric Carter shines light on how a WMS can help the warehouse play its part.
