articleAutomation delivers quick ROI
Natural remedies firm Wala Heilmittel has invested in an automated solution from Swisslog which will allow the firm to grow without relying on external warehousing.
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articleLast mile service driving retail loyalty
A consumer survey has highlighted last mile concerns as key factors in choosing retailers.
productOcado has opened its first mini CFC
The online retailer plans two more by the end of the year.
articleMassive global warehouse boom predicted
A CONSULTANCY has predicted a growth of 28,500 warehouses worldwide but sees most of this growth outside Europe and the USA.
productKörber signs partnership with robot sorter specialist
Autonomous mobile sorting robots from Libiao Robotics will enhance Körber’s AMR portfolio to tackle supply chain complexities.
productScottish eComm firm installs AutoStore system
Direct Soccer, the football teamwear specialist, has invested in an AutoStore system installed by Element Logic.
productUS retailer Gap turns to Exotec to handle returns
Gap has contracted US integrator Advanced Handling Systems to design and integrate an Exotec Skypod System to optimise its returns picking process.
productWork clothing specialist expands with TGW
TGW IS adding FlashPick to the existing fulfillment centre in Bruges. The smart system for automatic split case picking enables the Belgium-based work clothing specialist to reduce its lead times and speed up deliveries.
productDematic unveils European AutoStore virtual event
Dematic continues its Virtual Event Series on 31 March with a European AutoStore showcase and customer case study.
newsUK integrator signs up rack climbing robots
LAC HAS announced a partnership with Exotec to sell and promote the revolutionary Skypod System in the UK.
articleNew forklifts to ‘look and behave very differently from traditional models’
Toyota Material Handling UK commercial director Jon Buckley shares his thoughts on the ‘future of the forklift’, including stunning developments on automated forklifts.
articleCooling solution for beverage closure company
Expertly designed systems from UPM Conveyors can be the perfect solution to manufacturing issues, resulting in a more efficient, cost effective process, says the firm.
articleBestConnect – A Permanent Flexible Solution
The warehousing and distribution industry is an ever-changing monster. We hear it countless times from customers new and old, the stories of system specifications that are impossible to tie down or requirements that never seem to stop shifting. This has led to a lot of wasted resource in the industry, but also a tremendous wave of growth and improvements that are paving the way for its success – long into the future, says FMH Conveyors Product Manager Sam Wade.
articleSmaller footprint
If space optimisation is a priority, Vertimag from the Ferretto Group creates a 90% reduction in the footprint compared to a traditional warehouse.
articleKeeping an eye on the big picture
As a direct result of the pandemic, the demand for e-grocery has risen by more than 60%. This requires an intelligent software solution approach based on real-time analytics, says Swisslog.
productSmaller and more versatile robot
MOTION CONTROL and robotics specialists Yaskawa is expanding its range of industrial robots with the focus on smaller, flexible options which are designed to meet the rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
news‘Disappointing budget’ for logistics sector
Commenting on today’s budget, Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has expressed disappointment that the Government has done little to support the warehousing and logistics sector, which has supported the economy through the global pandemic and is faced with the costs of massive transformational change.
articleAdapting fast to seasonal peaks
Using the power of innovative technology to excel your operation throughout the whole year (watch the video).
productLarge-scale automated operation for 3PL
Global service provider, Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, has awarded the contract for logistics automation at its new DC in Germany to Knapp.
articleExperts in awkward loads launch automated sideloader
Hubtex has launched the PhoeniX AGV, which it claims is the first fully-automated truck solution for long goods handling.
