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The rate of change in warehouse and distribution (W&D) logistics in the last five years has been amazing. Previously the sector primarily catered to B2B retail operations with predictable, large-volume shipments. Now, W&D and fulfillment centres find themselves operating in an omnichannel environment characterised by increased complexity in the number of orders, channels and their sizes. article

Sortation for the future: robust solutions in a rapidly evolving supply chain

The rate of change in warehouse and distribution (W&D) logistics in the last five years has been amazing. Previously the sector primarily catered to B2B retail operations with predictable, large-volume shipments. Now, W&D and fulfillment centres find themselves operating in an omnichannel environment characterised by increased complexity in the number of orders, channels and their sizes.

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AutoDrop enhances BG Pouch System

BEUMER GROUP has recently introduced an AutoDrop function to the BG Pouch System, which leads to a significant reduction in order throughput times. The company will showcase the technology at LogiMAT.

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Pouch systems boost turnaround times

FULFILMENT AND return logistics are evolving as eCommerce continues to grow. Distribution warehouses are increasingly required to handle individual items that vary widely in size and shape. 

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Reverse logistics: reduce manual touches

WITH OMNICHANNEL shopping continuing its inexorable rise, the number of returns and the cost of handling them unfortunately rises in parallel. What can be done to mitigate the effect on a distribution centre’s bottom line?

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Pouch sorter prompts returns rethink

MANY HANDS may make light work, but they are also expensive. With return rates of online purchases averaging 20-30% – up to 60% for fashion items – manual handling soon adds up to an unnecessary cost burden for the retailer.

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Expect the unexpected

With many more low-value items shipped as parcels, distribution centres are receiving more odd-shaped or poorly wrapped items. These are difficult to handle and sort automatically, but new system designs can handle a much larger chunk, argues Jørgen Staun.

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Achieve complete control

WITH THE major disruptions caused by the pandemic now largely behind us, the sortation and distribution sectors are forecast to continue to grow. 

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End-to-end automation

Otto Group, a mail order company and one of the world’s biggest e-commerce companies, has specified end-to-end automation for its new dispatch centre.

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Harnessed data drives performance

How to get the best from your fulfilment systems with data analytics. Beumer Group highlights the importance of transforming data from an inert repository into a valuable tool.

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