Suitable for range of temperature zones
A logistics specialist has switched to Fronius charging technology for its internal goods handling.
Glass specialist takes 50 truck fleet
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.
Fit-to-product packaging speeds eComm 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.
Delivery pods offer increased payloads
Penso has released delivery pods specifically designed to improve the home delivery performance of vans.
Steel stockholder agrees sideloader fleet deal
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.
Energy saving steering
The PhoeniX electric multidirectional sideloader series from Hubtex is said to save up to 33% energy with electric steering.
Smart battery management software launched
Battery manufacturer Exide Technologies unveiled its GNB Sonnenschein Lithium Material Handling Battery, optimised for the challenges of the modern warehouse environment.
TPPL technology broadens options
Warehouses and production areas are under increasing pressure to maximise productivity and return on investment.
Milestone warehouse robot implementation for Superdry
Global fashion retailer Superdry has specified mini-robot carriers to transform order picking and put-away at its UK hub.
Double handling avoided in logistics centre
From its 250,000 sq ft factory in Yorkshire, Ilke Homes is capable of producing some 2,000 homes a year.
Bespoke rack-supported multi-tier
Online games retailer uses data analysis to avoid moving to a new warehouse facility and accommodate growth.
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.
