newsAldi’s Bardon automated distribution centre reaches major milestone in ramp-up
The facility will process more than 1.5 million kilograms of fruit and vegetables daily during peak operations, using automated technology delivered by Cimcorp.
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newsParcel operators can automate bulk picking with new Beumer robot
Courier, express and parcel (CEP) operators can now automate up to 99.9% of bulk parcel picking and singulation with Beumer robotpick, a fully autonomous robotic system launched by Beumer Group.
newsP&G films showcase Thurrock supply chain operation
P&G UK has released a film series showing how its Thurrock site runs manufacturing and distribution as a single operation, as it looks to attract new talent into supply chain careers ahead of National Manufacturing Day on 24 September.
articleWhat is stretch hood packaging – and how can it improve load stability, product protection and logistics efficiency?
Stretch hood packaging is increasingly used by manufacturers as well as warehouses and distribution centres seeking to protect palletised goods while improving end-of-line efficiency.
newsToday’s webinar: Get aligned for supply chain transformation
Join us today at 10:30am with Westernacher for a webinar on How to make your supply chain transformation successful.
articleMuting in practice: The Leuze path to a safe solution
Muting allows the safety function on machines or systems to be temporarily bypassed so that material can be fed in or out through protective devices such as light curtains or laser scanners without interrupting the production process.
newsOperators take the stage in Manchester
Forget theory, Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester puts the people actually running the sharp end of UK logistics front and centre. Hear how Ocado sites and designs facilities, how DHL Supply Chain implements WMS, how arvato revamps brownfield sites and how Utopia Brands scaled from 300 to over 20,000 shipments a day.
newsBin picking and trailer unloading loosen palletising’s grip
Robotic palletising and depalletising will shed a quarter of their share of the warehouse robotic picking market by 2030, as bin picking and robotic trailer unloading move from niche applications to mainstream ones, according to new research from Interact Analysis.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester – meet the speakers
We have a raft of experts locked and loaded to share insights at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse event on Sep 30 at Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
productUnlocking scarce logistics space with automated loading and unloading
In an ideal world, retail distribution would operate from state-of-the-art, energy efficient facilities. The reality, of course, is that top quality logistics space is at a premium and few retailers can afford the cost and risk associated with relocating. Most must squeeze as much value as possible from existing distribution centres. As Wouter Satijn, Chief Revenue Officer, Joloda Hydraroll, explains, automating unloading and loading processes can transform the use of existing space, improving productivity up to fourfold and delivering essential operational agility.
articleALF Aquatic Distributors streamline operations and eliminate waste with Toyota Material Handling UK
ALF Aquatic Distributors has transformed its warehouse operation and eliminated key areas of operational waste following a pilot project with Toyota Material Handling UK. By replacing traditional drive-in racking with Radioshuttle technology, the Bedford-based wholesaler has improved stock rotation, streamlined picking, made better use of its existing space and reduced operational disruption – creating additional capacity to support continued business growth without the need to relocate.
articleTen years on: How Brexit changed the trajectory of UK supply chains
Trade friction, skill drain and price increases have all had an impact but a structural rethink is perhaps at the heart of the consequences. Tom Fitz-Walter explores.
productInterroll to open refurbished Kettering customer experience centre
Interroll will run its MCP PLAY modular conveyor platform and Sortteq Modular ChainBelt Sorter MC-S in a live environment when it officially opens a newly refurbished customer experience centre at its UK headquarters in Kettering on Wednesday 9 September.
productJoin SSI Schaefer at Intralogistics in Action on 8 September 2026 at NoMad London Covent Garden
Discover the latest innovations in warehouse automation, software and AI.
productJ&T expands automation as H1 parcel volume jumps 25% to 17.5 billion parcels
The firm has added 22 automated sorting-machine sets, while Southeast Asia parcel volume surged 71.2%.
newsDanish online grocer nemlig chooses Ocado technology
The two businesses are set to build an automated Customer Fulfilment Centre near Copenhagen.
newsToyota streamlines ops for distributor at brownfield site
ALF Aquatic Distributors partnered with Toyota Material Handling UK to replace drive-in racking with Radioshuttle technology, improving stock rotation, picking efficiency, and space use. This reduced disruption and created extra capacity for growth, without relocating the Bedford warehouse.
articleAre humanoid robotics the future of warehouse automation?
Will we soon see humanoid robots operating in UK and European warehouses? Russell Hutchinson, business development manager at Daifuku is not totally convinced.
newsLogistics experts tackle resilience and technology at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Warehouse professionals will gain candid, practical insight into the realities of modern logistics operations at this year’s Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference, where Danielle Taylor, Logistics Manager at Speedy Hire, will deliver a presentation titled Don’t Fear the Warehouse: Challenges, Resilience and Optimisation.
newsAutoStore signs strategic supply agreement with Amazon
The Agreement establishes a framework for the supply of AutoStore’s products and solutions to Amazon on a global basis.
