articleMICRO-FULFILMENT FOR A POST PANDEMIC ERA
There is an opportunity for traditional retailers to leapfrog the current state of technology by reconfiguring the existing retail network to support a micro-fulfilment strategy.
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articleLogistics robots on the rise
Advanced robotics and automation technologies are becoming increasingly commonplace due to lower costs, improved capabilities, and the availability of products tailored to the needs of the industry, according to The Logistics Trend Radar from DHL. Simon Duddy reports.
articleThe economics of eComm
How has the pandemic affected the economics of e-commerce? Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the evolving retail landscape and the role of warehouse automation.
articleHow to handle supply chain disruption
Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.
productSolutions for a changing landscape in food and beverage
The Food and Beverage industry is transforming in ways we never expected. Caused by years of rising expectations and accelerated by the recent pandemic, this shift has brought about a set of unique challenges, says warehouse automation leader Swisslog.
articleThe Covid-19 catalyst
Why the Coronavirus pandemic has sparked an automation revolution in retail. Jason de Kauwe provides analysis.
productRobot partnerships
RARUK Automation is formalising three partnerships with world-leading providers of ancillary systems for the latest generation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
articleCope with Covid and prepare for Peak
The Covid crisis is prompting companies to invest in automation and robotics to better manage operations, despite facing revenue declines resulting from the pandemic, says Logistex.
articleTry before you buy at robots demo centre
Wise Robotics has launched a warehouse robotics demo centre.
articleTowards a balanced warehouse
The events of the last few years, including Brexit and COVID-19, have forced senior management to think very deeply about how best to develop their operations to cope with unforeseen uncertainties.
articleRead the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Special Report
Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.
articleSemi-automated solution allows firm to keep investment manageable
Plastic electroplating specialist C+C Krug took the path to semi-automation of logistics processes with SSI Schaefer.
articleCan the swarm replace fleet management?
Agilox autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are saving costs for customers by applying swarm intelligence.
newsRobotics firm E&K Automation appoints new UK MD
From July 1, 2020, Chris Price will join the AGV specialist as managing director in the UK.
articleUK eCommerce specialist invests in warehouse robots
Rex Brown has announced a strategic partnership with AI and automation supplier GreyOrange which will see order capacity progress to 10 million orders per year.
productPlanning consent granted for 2.3m sq ft warehouse in SE London
Tritax Big Box REIT has received planning consent and exchanged contracts with a world leading online retailer to pre-let a warehouse on the site of the old Littlebrook power station.
articleResearch firm predicts warehouse automation boom
Frost & Sullivan’s Opportunities of Autonomous Delivery Robots in Warehouse Management report says the global warehouse automation market is expected to nearly double its size, expanding from $14 billion in 2019 to $27.2 billion by 2025.
productHeavy duty industrial AMR
RARUK Automation has launched the new MiR250 autonomous mobile robot – an agile, rapid-charging, cost-effective means of transporting payloads of up 250kg.
productPalletising firm rounds out offering with AGV tie-up
CKF Systems has announced a partnership with Global AGV – a supplier of Automated Guided Vehicles to the logistics industry.
productFunding boost for Locus as it targets international expansion
Locus Robotics, the market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, has raised more than $40 million in Series D funding.
