articleWarehouse automation has advanced rapidly over the past decade. What was once a facility dominated by forklifts and manual picking is now an interconnected environment where autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), barcode scanners, IoT sensors, automated storage systems, and intelligent conveyor networks work together to keep goods moving efficiently.
newsSymbotic announced the acquisition which seeks to ‘advance a new industry category, Warehouse Operations Optimisation’.
articleModern warehouses have evolved far beyond rows of conveyor belts and manual forklifts. Today’s logistics facilities rely on intelligent automation, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), high-speed sortation systems, and precision material handling equipment to keep products moving around the clock. Behind much of this progress is a technology that rarely gets the spotlight: the brushless DC (BLDC) motor.
newsThe leader in right-sized automated packaging has announced an agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian manufacturer of high- and low-automation, right-sized packaging machines.
articleWhen it comes to competitive advantage, right-sized packaging automation offers a quick win, argues AMHSA secretary Dave Berridge.
newsCainiao has been named Procter & Gamble’s global strategic automation partner.
newsThe automation leader is making a paradigm shift from traditional optimisation within the logistics centre towards end-to-end, data-based, and dynamic network optimisation.
newsThe gains were made in collaboration with Locus Robotics, which has developed a cold-storage hardware modification for the leading meal kit company.
newsNew Barclays and Retail Economics research finds almost half of UK shoppers have bought from Chinese-owned low-cost platforms, as low-cost global players reshape competition for UK retailers.
productGeekplus has deployed of moving-type Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at several Toyota Motor Corporation plants in Japan.
newsThe new 194,000 sq ft multi-user healthcare facility at Infinity Park Derby is designed specifically for life sciences organisations.
newsPrior to joining Spacemaker Systems, James held numerous commercial leadership positions, most recently a nine-year tenure at AutoStore Systems, where James was part of the European leadership team.
newsThe supply chain automation firm has appointed Enno Scharphuis to the role of managing director for EMEA, effective since April 2026.
newsThe eComm logistics player has designed the facility to support both B2B distribution and B2C order fulfillment.
articleThis Lucas webinar explains the operational advantages of Dynamic WES. Andrew Southgate, VP business development EMEA at Lucas Systems shares insights.
articleTwo decades on from a piece of landmark legislation governing fire safety in large buildings. Tom Roche asks if it is still fit for purpose, and concludes that work is needed.
productThe WITRON Group has been named Best Warehouse Automation Company by the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society.
productNomagic, a leader in warehouse automation, has been named “Piece Picking Robotics Innovation of the Year” at the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards.
newsGrocery retailers and food producers are set to benefit from enhanced supply chain speed and reliability as Lineage breaks ground on one of the world’s most advanced automated cold storage facilities.
articleThat was one of the intriguing questions raised at last week’s SCALA Consulting Annual Supply Chain Debate, which was positively bursting with insights. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
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