Food and FMCG companies must take steps to organise themselves now if they are going to have the right warehouse infrastructure in place to meet post-lockdown trading conditions, says John Maguire, managing director of intralogistics solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle.
These all-rounders are mostly used as towing vehicles for logistic trains, for example to supply production in industrial plants, or towing “shelves on wheels” in warehouses and distribution centres.
Forklift manufacturer Baoli has delivered distance learning logistics courses throughout the lockdown, training 90 partners in three months.
The Flexi Smart Stop System is an ‘in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as a pallet load, racking or rack guards within the aisle.
Following the initial period of lockdown disruption, Clipper experienced strong levels of activity from both new and existing clients.
Interact Analysis has used predictive modelling to forecast a clear shift away from diesel power in the next decade in favour of electric, and a move away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Li-ion batteries and hydrogen cells.
The narrow aisle trucks from Combilift allow the firm to reduce the of times the products need to be handled as well fitting into a system that stores more efficiently.
Hörmann UK is continuing to support supply chain operators in minimising potential downtime, while simultaneously increasing productivity, through its SmartControl technology.
Beumer has launched an intelligent data analytics solution that can be used to examine large amounts of data generated during sorter operation and visualise the results.
A logistics specialist has switched to Fronius charging technology for its internal goods handling.
Vehicle glass repair and replacement group Belron has taken delivery of a mixed fleet consisting of 50 trucks (including STILL’s RX 20 electric counterbalance, RX 70 IC engine trucks, OPX’s, FM-X’s and EXV-SF machines) to run its 15-year-old glass picking operation.
Asda and logistics partner Clipper have revamped automated packaging for general merchandise eComm orders, resulting in faster performance, less cardboard waste and reduced pressure on labour resources.
Penso has released delivery pods specifically designed to improve the home delivery performance of vans.
Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest independent steel stockholder, has taken delivery of its 18th new Baumann sideloader, following an agreement which will see the long load equipment delivered across most of the company’s 32 sites.
The PhoeniX electric multidirectional sideloader series from Hubtex is said to save up to 33% energy with electric steering.
Battery manufacturer Exide Technologies unveiled its GNB Sonnenschein Lithium Material Handling Battery, optimised for the challenges of the modern warehouse environment.
Warehouses and production areas are under increasing pressure to maximise productivity and return on investment.
Global fashion retailer Superdry has specified mini-robot carriers to transform order picking and put-away at its UK hub.
From its 250,000 sq ft factory in Yorkshire, Ilke Homes is capable of producing some 2,000 homes a year.
Online games retailer uses data analysis to avoid moving to a new warehouse facility and accommodate growth.
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