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The unanswered dichotomy of automation and humans

In any warehouse, there are many processes, including sorting, packing, picking, storage and retrieval, but to name a few. In the majority of warehouses, all of these processes are completed by people, employed to do so, However, with IoT (The Internet of Things) and ever increasing advances in technology every day, it seems that more and more warehouses are introducing, or already have introduced, robots and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to automate repetitive tasks.

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Conveyors designed for handling mattresses

Anyone who has ever moved a mattress knows how difficult it is to man-handle due to the awkward size and weight. However, rising to the challenge, Astec Conveyors recently provided various non-standard conveyors to automate and improve operator’s ergonomics in handling a broad range of mattresses.

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DHL Supply Chain trialling robotic solutions

Robotics and automation should be a natural fit in supply chains, offering an appropriate solution to the efficiency challenge. But while we have seen some businesses automate their operations to improve efficiencies and reduce errors, there are still relatively few examples of robotics helping meet the challenges of modern logistics and distribution, says Mark Parsons, chief customer officer, DHL Supply Chain.

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Completion of Egemin UK’s transfer to Dematic

Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, has announced the completion of the transfer of Egemin UK and all its assets and activities to Dematic.

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Amazon Robotics to feature in new Bristol facility

Amazon plans to open a new fulfilment centre in Bristol in 2018, creating more than 1,000 new permanent jobs in the local area. Recruitment will begin next year for a range of new roles, including operations managers, engineers, HR and IT specialists.

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NHS boosts order picking with conveyor system

CSL (Conveyor Systems Ltd) carried out an inter-floor conveying solution several years ago for the NHS in Scotland at its flagship DC in Larkhall, South of Glasgow, helping the NHS to improve picking efficiency. 

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Full loop solution

Sovex loading and unloading technology is playing a key role in a new Transnorm initiative to offer an end-to-end handling solution for parcel companies.

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The online retail revolution – view from the inside

Retail logistics has been on a rollercoaster ride for years with the advent of eCommerce. Neil Adcock, Consulting Partner at Bis Henderson Consulting was there throughout the transformation working for 3PLs. He tells HSS editor Simon Duddy his story of a fast-changing market.

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Robot brand added

CSi is introducing the third robot brand on its palletising platform ‘i-Pal’. It is now also possible to order the i-Pal with a Yaskawa robot.

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Jungheinrich rebrands automation division

Jungheinrich UK has announced the rebrand of its ‘Systems & Projects’ operation to ‘Logistics Systems’, reinforcing its position as a market leader of end-to-end intralogistics solutions and materials handling equipment.

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Flexibility and intelligence

Swisslog recently released its cutting edge new warehouse management software SynQ, so HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the automation specialist’s VP of software and controls development Tim Eick to get under the skin of the innovative application.

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