productNew WMS drives ongoing automation
Power tool distributor Draper Tools is now using supply chain software and engineering company Red Ledge’s warehouse management system (WMS) to drive the ongoing automation of its warehousing and logistics.
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articleWork automation and happiness
As automation of the supply chain continues apace, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the future of work and the impact on happiness.
articleZalando awards major automation project to Knapp
Europe’s leading online fashion platform, Zalando, has commissioned Knapp to automate its new 140,000 sq m distribution centre near Rotterdam, which will serve customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK.
articleAutomation for the masses
Geekplus Robotics used IMHX to market its automated warehouse solutions, which are said to open automation up to many more businesses.
productBroman Group selects Swisslog as its automation partner
Broman Group has appointed Swisslog to provide automation at its logistics centre in Kerava, Finland.
productMulti-deep automated pallet store
Electronics retailer and e-tailer Jaycar is to invest in a purpose-built high-tech warehouse in Sydney to deliver the efficiency and performance needed to drive its growing business into the future.
articleCold storage design best practice
Labour and energy represent the two largest costs in the cold chain warehouse.
productCan robots help with Peak?
This year’s peak season promises additional challenges in recruitment.
productQimarox shortens delivery to two weeks
System integrators spend a lot of time consulting with customers about the exact design of, for example, a final packaging line or order picking system. And once the design has been established, there is often little time left for implementation.
productMajor investment in support of Peak
Hermes UK has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet.
productCompact, lightweight mini robot unveiled
Yaskawa UK Motoman Robotics division has unveiled what is believed to be the smallest, lightest, six-axis industrial robot specifically designed for small handling and assembly applications.
product3PL expands robotics use ahead of Peak
XPO Logistics has increased its use of robotics in the UK in anticipation of holiday retail volumes.
productOrder fulfilment robots tipping point emerging
Research from market intelligence firm Interact Analysis shows huge potential growth in the importance of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), specifically in order fulfilment applications.
productEasy picking for staff using Kardex Pick-to-Light
When it comes to eCommerce success, picking speed and accuracy are the key to customer satisfaction.
productInterroll designs holistic solution for pallet moving
Interroll has complemented its Modular Pallet Conveyor Platform (MPP) with a stacker crane and transfer car.
productInterroll receives sorter order for postal hubs
Systems integrator Actemium Lyon Logistics and Interroll won the bid for three sorters for French postal players La Poste, DPD and Viapost. The order makes the 400th sorter order worldwide for Interroll.
articleLogistics revamp supports faster and more flexible spare parts deliveries
Twelve-aisle AS/RS – six aisles on two levels – with 83,000 storage locations moves 41,000 totes daily for heating product manufacturer.
productContractor breaks ground on dark high-bay warehouse
The coldstore will use ASRS to automatically move and store products and the equipment and operators will be directed by software systems, while products are kept in optimal conditions with all coldstore areas cooled down to temperatures as low as -23°C.
productOptimise your returns post-Peak with Kardex
With Christmas and New Year approaching get the definitive guide on optimising your Returns Management.
articleFulfilment system combines robots and machine learning
GreyOrange has released its Fulfillment Operating System, which integrates GreyMatter software with the company’s series of mobile robots.
