newsAcquisition in airport automation
Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from the company’s current owner Siemens.
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articleDistribution centres for fashion
The fashion industry is a fast-paced world where trends shift in the blink of an eye. This constant state of flux has radically transformed the role of supply chain. It needs to be agile, innovative and ready to handle whatever the market conditions are.
productAutomation priorities
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productAuchan Luxembourg invests in space saving robotic system
The retailer has deployed Exotec’s Skypod system, which increases storage capacity at the warehouse by 17%.
productKION signs shuttle system partnership with Eurofork
KION Group has signed a cooperation agreement with German manufacturer of pallet shuttle systems Eurofork.
productZetes buys 50% stake in AMR firm
The specialist in supply chain execution solutions is part of the Panasonic Group, and has invested in Robotize, a Danish robotics company.
productExotec ups cybersecurity offering
The warehouse automation equipment supplier has obtained ISO 27001:2022, the international security standard certification.
productAll-in-one motion monitoring
WIELAND ELECTRIC has released samos PRO MOTION, a compact safety controller with integrated motion functionality.
productHow automation software transforms food and beverage warehouses
The food and beverage industry operates under intense pressure to manage perishable inventory, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accurate order fulfilment.
articleSmart grocery handling via robots
Supermarket Albert Heijn, in collaboration with Swisslog, has opened a Home Shop Center (HSC) in Zwolle, Netherlands.
articleThink ‘inside the box’ when it comes to automation
Russell Hutchinson, UK sales manager at Daifuku, argues that too many businesses waste time on unnecessary details during the selection process for a new automation system. Time is better spent on the softer skills of finding the right automation partner – and investing in that relationship.
articleHumanoid robots ‘serve no purpose’ says Exotec supremo
Emerging humanoid robot prototypes have been dismissed as a publicity stunt that discredits the warehouse industry by the leading automated warehousing firm.
articleSolving the AI jigsaw for intralogistics
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
articleSolving the AI jigsaw for intralogistics
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
articleA guide to AI in intralogistics
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
articleHigh-tech for 3PLs can be low cost
Tight margins and short-term contracts can make investment in hi-tech warehousing solutions problematic for 3PL providers, which means the search is always on for low-tech alternatives, says Claire Umney.
productSkypod system for IT products supplier
IT services provider Computacenter has implemented a robotic warehousing system from Exotec.
productTHG Fulfil transforms warehouse efficiency with tech investment
THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management service, has made a significant tech investment in a bid to boost outcomes for its wide range of customers.
newsPepsiCo automates warehouse
The leading global food and beverage company operates a factory in Michrów, Poland which receives 60,000 tonnes of potatoes to manufacture Lay’s and 15,000 tonnes of corn to make Doritos crisps.
