articleSSI Schaefer launches Flexi shuttle storage system
The system has plugged a gap in the automated handling and storage system provider’s range, meaning it now offers five systems each catering to different demands of scale and throughput.
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articleRobotic picking pilot doubles productivity for apparel retailer
Geodis has improved efficiency and accuracy for a US online women’s apparel retailer while addressing labour market concerns.
articleOcado reveals near zero food waste level
Online supermarket Ocado has published its food waste figures, revealing a figure of 0.02%, or 1 in 6,000 food items wasted.
articleYou say you want a rovolution well y’know…
TGW Logistics has developed a system for fully automatic split case picking, using robots with its goods-to-person, smart, piece-picking solution FlashPick.
articleInnovative logistics needed for intense grocery eCommerce market
The grocery eCommerce market is well on course to reach current predictions of between £18-20bn in 2020 – a remarkable story of growth and supply chain capability given the intense and unique requirements that selling food in multiple temperature ranges presents.
articleRetailer invests in Witron’s OPM technology
The Canadian grocer Metro implemented the picking technology in a -28 deg C warehouse.
productFrench retail chain Monoprix strikes delivery deal with Amazon
Monoprix, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Casino Group, will make a broad selection of its food offering available to customers in Paris via Amazon Prime Now.
productEnhanced goods-to-person system to extend order cutoff times
Dematic has introduced an enhanced Goods-to-Person (GTP) solution to provide a smarter, faster ergonomic order fulfillment engine.
productResearch points to automation
Online retailers need greater automation in the warehouse to help meet delivery schedules during peak periods and to improve customer service, shows independent market research from Conveyor Networks.
productInterroll to demonstrate dynamic storage solutions at WTG Live 2018
The next Warehouse Technology Group Live Event takes place on 13th June 2018 at the Mantra Learning building in Manchester. The theme is the Smart Warehouse.
articleMore in store
Dematic has expanded its solution set to include AutoStore, the ultra-high density goods-to-person piece picking system, giving omni-channel businesses the opportunity to quadruple their storage density for fast order fulfilment. By Daniel Aspin (pictured), Sales Lead at Dematic Northern Europe for AutoStore and James Smith, Business Development Manager at AutoStore.
productSpearheading innovation for the Smart Warehouse of the future
Mike Vernon, head of innovation at Kuehne & Nagel UK is the keynote speaker at the next Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester on June 13.
newsMassive automated DC planned by Shop Direct
Online retailer Shop Direct has announced proposals to upgrade its fulfilment capabilities by creating an automated, 500,000 square foot distribution and returns centre in the East Midlands.
articleRFID about more than stock accuracy
Retailers are beginning to embrace RFID in-store with a view to transforming stock accuracy. But, while great, there are potentially some even greater benefits of deploying RFID, explains Craig Summers, UK MD of Manhattan Associates.
productImproved stack stability
Astec Conveyors designed and manufactured a heavy duty modular flat belt conveyor system for a leading corrugated cardboard manufacturer to transport stacks of corrugated cardboard weighing up to 1,000kg each.
articleASOS continues to boost last mile solutions
The online fashion giant is accelerating its already considerable investment in logistics to back up industry leading delivery and returns propositions.
articleKNAPP to focus on horizontal transport at WTG Live
As well as delivering large automated systems to leading retailers – including John Lewis, M&S and Boots – KNAPP also supplies smaller logistics automation projects for SMEs.
productMaking your key asset work harder
Experience live demonstrations of industry leading telescopic boom conveyor technology at the Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester.
productGrowing retail chain chooses CarryPick
Swisslog Logistics Automation will implement goods-to-person automation system CarryPick for Von Maur’s eCommerce fulfillment centre in Davenport, Iowa.
productAutomated conveying of finished goods
Kolak Snack Foods is one of the leading UK crisp and snack producers employing more than 800 people with a turnover of c. £100 million.
