articleRetailer introduces rail guided vehicles to link warehouses
NEXT has introduced a nearly 2 kilometre Rail Guided Vehicles (RGVs) track to ensure seamless transportation of products between two warehouses at NEXT Doncaster.
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articleMFCs: macro versus micro
Macroeconomics will not hold micro-fulfilment back for ever, argues Dave Berridge.
articleBoost productivity quickly
Warehouse automation innovations and analysis from Locus Robotics.
articleGold stars for brownfield project
A retailer undertook a major reshape of its automated warehouse operations – a massive challenge – made even more so because it occurred during the pandemic.
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articleFurther growth for Locus Robotics
LOCUS ROBOTICS has increased its global presence with expansion across two continents.
articleAutoStore revamps robot for large-scale operations
THE NEW R5 Pro robot for large-scale operations frees up space for additional products in the warehouse and improves robot efficiency at a reduced lower total cost of ownership.
articleExcelling in a rewarding career
Everywoman Award finalist Hayley Deas emphasises the variety of tasks in warehouse management, making it an endlessly exciting role. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
productAre manufacturers tackling contingency planning?
CONTINGENCY PLANNING is of the utmost importance for any manufacturer, and it can be imperative to get the right support as fast as possible – being able to stock a massive range of parts on site means you can cater for almost any eventuality – and fast.
productRobotics collaboration aims to automate the construction industry
ABB ROBOTICS and Porsche Consulting have announced the partnership to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop practices in modular housing manufacture.
articleRobotics – what next?
With robotics and automation on a trajectory of growth in intralogistics, the need for interoperability of solutions from different vendors is pressing, argues Dave Berridge.
articleDon’t judge a robot by its hardware
The future of robotics is all about the software, says Stéphanie Foucart.
productHow Logistics 4.0 benefits from AI-based cameras
Missing parcels? Delayed deliveries? Customer support regularly receives questions about the status of orders? AI-based cameras help to seamlessly track logistics chains.
articlePacked and sorted
AN ECOMM retailer has upgraded its packing and sortation system to meet increasing levels of consumer demand.
articleExotec hits key installation milestone
THE INNOVATIVE warehouse robotics manufacturer has now achieved more than 100 customer sites around the world.
articleField to store in 24
SPANISH GROCER Mercadona has deployed warehouse automation from Cimcorp to drive the delivery of fresh produce from field to store within an astonishing 24 hours.
articleTGW’s latest Stingray shuttles score high on sustainability
WITH COVERS made from locally sourced wood, the new generation of Stingray shuttle saves 25 tonnes of plastic per year. This is a step towards more sustainable, efficient, and reliable shuttles that transport totes, cartons, trays or hanging goods.
newsJens Schmale new Swisslog CEO
AS ANTONIO Antonio Trioschi announces his upcoming retirement, Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region.
articleWorkwear specialist chooses Daifuku for new mini-load
FAST-GROWING online workwear company Portwest has appointed global materials handling specialist Daifuku to design and install an automated storage system (AS/RS) at its distribution centre in Barnsley UK.
productVisku to bind consultancy and virtual warehouse storage
SUPPLY CHAIN consultants Bis Henderson has combined its consultancy and space businesses under a single new brand, Visku.
