newsAmazon opens new fulfilment centre in Northampton
The online retailer also announced the UK’s largest cross-dock facility in Kettering.
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newsDSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations
Skypod system optimises fulfilment processes with intelligent goods-to-person robotics.
articleSeven key factors driving change in transit packaging
Transit packaging has come of age. Booming internet sales have supercharged the use of transit packaging, making it a focal point for environmental regulation and a must for automation. Chris More, UK sales director at Packsize, looks at what’s happening.
articleAre you playing to win, or hoping not to lose?
That 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.
productDematic and Cimcorp power half billion pound ALDI warehouse
The discounter has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
newsAmazon expands use of robotics
The new Proteus and additional robotics expansions in Europe are designed to support employees by taking on physically strenuous tasks.
newsAsda to upgrade eComm fulfilment with Ocado Smart Platform
The deal marks a major upgrade for Asda’s online grocery service, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week.
newsSwisslog launches AgileStore 4-way shuttle
The next generation roaming 4-way pallet shuttle is designed to maximise storage density, optimise space, and enable flexible, fully automated material flows.
articleLAPP develops connectivity solutions for the next generation of automated warehouses
Automation, robotics and real-time data flows are reshaping warehouse operations across the logistics sector. As distribution centres become increasingly connected and automated, reliable industrial connectivity is emerging as a key factor in maintaining productivity, operational continuity and system performance.
newsThis Thursday: Brownfield Bootcamp webinar and everything you wanted to know about automating manual sites but were afraid to ask…
Dematic leads this live webinar bursting with insights on the realities of making warehouse automation pay dividends for your operation right now.
newsBrightpick sees Gridpicker as new ‘picking paradigm’
The high-throughput grid-based fulfillment system run by AI-powered mobile manipulators, is built on the company’s established Autopicker technology.
articleToyota Material Handling UK helps businesses boost productivity with low-risk AGV automation
Across the UK, organisations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity while remaining competitive in a challenging economic environment.
news87% of European businesses say capital trapped in equipment is constraining growth
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions research shows that European businesses are re-evaluating equipment investment decisions as capital, technology and lifecycle pressures intensify.
productRobotic transformation for Lyreco logistics hub
The company has invested €25 million to automate its Villaines-la-Juhel hub, enhancing performance, service quality, and working conditions.
articleMixing it up
Automated technologies are being applied in new ways, particularly when it comes to sorting and picking, says Dave Berridge.
newsWinners announced at Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Awards took place at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event in Coventry on May 14.
newsM&S tallies cost of cyber attack at £131 million
The ransomware attack last year meant M&S could not take online orders for six weeks from April 25, after its data was compromised via a vulnerable vendor.
newsMarks & Spencer begins construction on landmark £340m automated food DC
The milestone was marked with a steel signing ceremony led by Rugby Store colleague, Michelle Elliman.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Event, drawing logistics leaders – TODAY
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event returns on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at the Coventry Building Society Arena, offering warehouse and logistics professionals a focused day on operational challenges and emerging technologies.
newsM&S acquires new fashion hub in Lichfield
The retailer announced a conditional deal to acquire a new 437,000 sq ft fully automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield, as it seeks to double online sales in its Fashion, Home and Beauty business.
