articleFresh food imperative
Edeka’s Freienbrink DC is relying on robotic handling systems from Cimcorp to help deliver fresh produce to stores within 4-5 hours of receiving orders.
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articleJoining the tech revolution
Tomorrow’s supply chain is set for a surge in digital transformation, says Clare Bottle.
articleFinalists announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
Now in its 16th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics across all sectors of the industry – from freight and retail to automotive, maritime and air transport.
articleShining a spotlight on women in transport and logistics
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, talks about the future of the industry and the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleInterroll couriers favour with express parcel sorting
Leading global provider of materials handling solutions, Interroll has launched its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.
articleMajor AutoStore implementation in Milton Keynes
Wonder has invested £8 million in a AutoStore automated warehouse robotic system installed by Element Logic at its Milton Keynes facility.
productResearch predicts MFCs growth
MICRO-FULFILMENT is gaining traction to augment distribution networks and bring inventory closer to the consumer, presenting an opportunity for scaled down automation, says ABI Research.
articleAutomated palletisation for Mindful Chef
In 2022, BS Handling Systems completed the design, manufacture and installation of pick-to-light conveyor lines at the specialist retailer’s distribution hub in Redditch.
articleCost projections point to increased robot uptake
Interact Analysis is predicting ‘substantial and accelerating growth’ for the robotic picking sector over the coming years, as labour costs rise and the cost of robots fall.
productFocus on ASRS for faster order fulfilment
Kardex is home to the world’s largest selection of automated storage and retrieval solutions.
articleSurvey highlights readiness to spend on warehouse automation
Two fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research,
productAmazon releases dataset for training robots
THE DATASET of images collected in an industrial setting features more than 190,000 objects, orders of magnitude more than previous datasets.
productWholesaler invests in cube storage
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION firm Zangrillo commissioned a Dematic automation solution designed specifically for two warehouse sites.
productTech investment for parts supplier
ALLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE Group UK&I has awarded a contract to Exotec to provide automated warehousing for its new NDC.
productEmergency stop buttons easily connected
WIELAND ELECTRIC has launched emergency stop buttons with M12 connection for easy integration into plant and systems.
newsSwisslog to deliver keynote at Women in Logistics conference
Swisslog will be participating in the Women in Logistics UK Conference 2023, taking place on 27th April at GXO’s Nestlé UK Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future.
productSmart Box Detection launches
SICK has launched an industry-first safety light curtain system for Smart Box Detection, designed to enable the continuous safe material flow of cartons or cuboid goods at the entry or exit points of protected areas, while safeguarding people from dangerous materials-handling, conveying or packaging machinery.
productAdvancing logistics solutions based on AI
MACHINE VISION can optimise various steps in the logistics process, including sorting, inspecting, supplying, and documenting items and goods.
articleOmnichannel priorities shift as eComm’s exponential growth slows
Latest omni channel retail innovations still need to rely on risk free data and a single view of stock to deliver a seamless customer journey across all channels, says Helena Jaconelli.
article‘Heavy price to pay’ for retailers who get Peak 2023 wrong
Points to consider when planning for Peak 2023 in an environment of high inflation. Stuart Higgins provides the analysis.
