Renewed appetite
Pandemic forces retailers to re-evaluate warehouse automation and robotics.
Inventory optimisation in the cloud
Businesses need to maintain a balance between stock availability, which is usually a good thing, and carrying too much inventory, which is generally not.
The optimised warehouse
Effective inventory management calls for a more technologically advanced WMS, because warehouses that know how to inspect receipts, move them to the best location and use the data at their disposal have the ability to speed up this crucial process and achieve optimum accuracy.
Wincanton implements lightweight platform
UK logistics giant Wincanton has become among the latest organisations to benefit from the delivery of a Thorworld Industries Lightweight Platform for the loading and unloading of vehicles.
Robots require flatter floor
Robots are becoming increasingly common in the warehouse setting, with a plethora of new providers emerging. But how do you make sure your flooring is up to the task of using robots?
Sustained demand at UK ports despite lockdown
While the rest of the UK was in lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, essential workers ensured the country didn’t come to a complete halt.
Robot wars heating up
A new generation of warehouse robots have burst on to the UK logistics industry in the last year or so, with manufacturers aggressively pursuing local systems integrators to help them crack the UK market. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
Manhattan Associates launches cloud WMS
Manhattan Active Warehouse Management features a redesigned user experience, using a mobile first approach.
Emergency: prepare your supply chain for the unexpected
It is impractical to plan for every possible scenario in your business. But preparing your supply chain for unexpected circumstances can be worthwhile in the long run.
ABB sets up AI robotic solution for order fulfilment
ABB and Silicon Valley AI start-up Covariant have announced a partnership to bring AI-enabled robotics solutions to market, starting with a fully autonomous warehouse order fulfilment solution.
How will the post covid-19 supply chain look?
John Hayward of Hatmill, and Kevin Mofid of Savills ask if a post covid-19 supply chain generate different property requirements?
Voices from the cloud say ‘you can save money’
Voice software is joining the migration to the cloud says Voxware president and CEO Keith Phillips.
Effective palletising key for safe transit
For buyers in charge of purchasing effective production lines on behalf of food and drinks manufacturers, every decision they make is ruled primarily by two factors; time and cost, says Daniel Lambie, sales and marketing director for Kensal Handling Systems.
Hugo Lift makes debut
HLS has released the Hugo Lift, a powered access device designed to carry out picking duties.
Get shorty: short term rentals have never been more popular
Handling & Storage Solutions talked to the four biggest suppliers of short term forklift rentals to find out the key issues you should be considering.
Going further to optimise space
Articulated forklift manufacturer Bendi specialises in products that optimise space in the warehouse and back of store.
3PLs need thorough contract management
3PLs face a squeeze both in terms of cost and performance indicators. This means they must think carefully about contract terms, says solicitors Wright Hassel.
Asda invests in space efficient automated storage
Swisslog’s AutoStore boosts space efficiency at Asda’s Lutterworth IDC providing an advanced storage and picking solution featuring 140 robots.
Engineering firm goes for reliable service from Windsor
When its existing materials handling contract came to an end, engineering firm ConMech turned to Windsor Material Handling and its local partnership approach for a competitive price combined with a reliable service.
George at Asda further automates e-fulfilment
SDI Group has been awarded a further contract to extend its existing warehouse solution for George at Asda to accommodate additional storage capacity and a new e-commerce operation within the company’s distribution centre at Lymedale.
