newsExpect the unexpected
Experts will uncover insights on challenging warehouse implementations at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Coventry event on May 14 at the CBS Arena.
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newsLocus Robotics launches R2G Locus Array system
The fully autonomous fulfillment system combines mobile robotics, an integrated robotic picking arm, and AI-powered perception with autonomous execution to complete end-to-end workflows without manual intervention.
newsOcado software launch enables concurrent pick modes
The Ocado IQ software suite is designed to direct picks and paths for the Ocado Mobile Robot System.
articleSealed Air launches I-Pack dual automated void reduction system
New solution right-sizes two box formats with a single machine to cut packaging waste and optimise cube space.
articleMinimising operational risk with advanced photoelectric sensing
Walk into any busy warehouse today and you’ll notice one thing immediately: everything is moving fast. Conveyor belts run continuously, parcels move in tight sequences, and automated systems make split-second decisions. In this kind of environment, even a small detection failure can disrupt the entire flow.
articleEnsuring stable power in warehouse automation: the role of buck-boost converters
Warehouse automation has rapidly transformed logistics and supply chain operations, shifting from manual workflows to highly intelligent, interconnected systems.
newsCongratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Warehouse Transformation Awards has unveiled its shortlist ahead of a much anticipated ceremony in May.
news£2.2 million fine for builders merchant after failure to properly guard pallet loading conveyor
One of the country’s largest building merchants has been fined more than £2 million after one of its workers was crushed to death by a pallet of timber that weighed around three tonnes.
newsToyota introduces Swarm Automation Transport – a versatile AGV solution
Designed to automate a wide range of warehouse operational flows, Swarm Automation Transport is a multifaceted automation solution that seamlessly integrates into mixed fleets, simplifying processes, reducing errors and protecting goods from damage.
articleWarehouse automation’s next phase is about decisions not movement
Today’s operational challenges are no longer about movement alone, says Parth Joshi, chief product officer at AutoStore.
newsDecathlon scales European logistics with multi-site automation
Global warehouse robotics provider and integrator Exotec has deployed a multi-site program for Decathlon called Skyfleet.
newsCall the cops! Patent infringement drama at LogiMAT
Ocado filed a German court injunction against Brightpick’s GridPicker system alleging patent infringement to prevent its display at the leading European logistics show.
newsDematic redefines warehouse intelligence with launch of Command Center
Command Center is a vendor-agnostic, centralised intelligence platform for warehouse operations and will be unveiled at LogiMAT 2026.
newsGo-ahead for huge Swedish automated DC with Witron at the helm
In mid-December 2025, Swedish food retailer Axfood and the WITRON Group signed the project agreement for a full-range logistics centre.
newsAdvanced warehouse automation solutions from OPEX Corporation on show at LogiMAT next week
Among the solutions to be demonstrated by OPEX are automated pack-out and order takeaway system Sure Sort X with Xtract, as well as a static display of the Perfect Pick AS/RS, and iBOT robotic vehicles for both OPEX Infinity AS/RS and OPEX Xtract.
articleFashion retailer reduces chargebacks with RFID tunnels
North American fashion group Perry Ellis International has strengthened its B2B outbound operations by deploying an automated post‑picking validation system based on RAIN RFID tunnels at its DC in the Atlanta area.
newsDHL bets bigger on shift to multiple automated warehouse solutions
DHL Supply Chain has deployed the SVT Robotics SOFTBOT platform across its global warehouse network.
articlePouch System: The sweet spot in between inventory and sortation processes
Warehouse and Distribution (WD) services will only truly perform when their inventory, sortation and distribution systems meet their precise requirements – not only now, but also in the future.
articleFeast or famine
Large-scale automation projects are thin on the ground, creating a mixed outlook for system integrators, says AMHSA Secretary Dave Berridge.
articleAlmost 75% of UK economy warehouse-dependent
The UKWA’s 2026 National Conference reinforced the essential role of warehousing in the UK economy, with speakers warning of major challenges ahead but expressing confidence in the sector’s long-term resilience.
