newsProblem solving on demand: check out virtual conference
HSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
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productThe Warehouse – the foundation of your business
2021 will continue to see major changes in how warehouses manage production and stock.
productTGW sells US conveyor factory to MHS
With the sale, TGW has adjusted its strategic portfolio and is focusing on the growing integration business in North America.
articleOn Demand problem solving for warehouse operations
HSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
productInterroll appoints CEO
Ingo Steinkrüger (48), currently CEO at thyssenkrupp System Engineering, will take over as CEO of the global Interroll Group on May 1, 2021, succeeding Paul Zumbühl, who announced his retirement last June and will be nominated as future Chairman of the Interroll Board of Directors.
articleAutomation flexes its muscles
The pandemic has added to the unpredictable nature of fulfillment as shopping habits shift and evolve. This has led to greater demand for grocery micro-fulfilment and more frequent peaks, leading to innovative automated solutions. Simon Duddy reports.
articleAward-winning technology for bespoke mixed case pallets
One of the biggest challenges for large supermarket chains is the creation of bespoke mixed pallets, unique to each individual store’s needs. As SKU requirements differ based on the local demographic and even the store format, it is vital for grocers to account for this in their palletising process.
articleFive tips for keeping your warehouse healthy in 2021
The peak holiday season can be a stressful time for warehouse personnel—and equipment. In many organisations meeting peak demands requires automation equipment to run at maximum capacity, often without regularly scheduled system maintenance. This tendency to defer maintenance due to high demand was even more prevalent in 2020 as many organisations saw above-normal demand for extended periods during the pandemic.
articleBook wholesaler invests in automation
The firm lays out a wide-ranging automation upgrade to support an ambitious omnichannel growth plan.
articleDurable pallets for automation
Steve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
articleRobotics key to lockdown fulfilment strategies
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught the logistics industry anything it is the importance of staying flexible in the face of rapid – and unexpected – change. The pandemic has had a significant impact on supply chains throughout the country, stress-testing their resilience and in many instances pushing them to near breaking point.
articleDigital Twins: supply chain hit or miss?
Can digital twin technology be of use to the supply chain, asks Emile Naus?
productFlexible warehouse automation catches Wincanton’s eye
SqUID technology from start-up BionicHIVE, shortlisted in the ‘Dark Store’ category for 2021’s W2 Labs programme, will be trialled and refined within Wincanton’s UK-wide operation.
newsAutomation fund raises $900 million
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners raised the cash, with the fund earmarked for backing automation companies, including technology product, software and services businesses, that enhance productivity across a range of end markets and use cases.
productRobots boost case picking speed by 300%
ALLEN DISTRIBUTION, a third-party logistics company focused on grocery distribution, installed their first robotic warehouse automation solution provided by Prime Robotics.
articleMajor food group lays out plans for highly automated DC
The DC will handle a huge range of products across all temperature zones.
articleThird party e-fulfillment provider invests in robotics
Active Ants has selected 60 GreyMatter-directed robots from GreyOrange for its new e-fulfillment centre.
articleTed Baker automates 1 million sq ft warehouse
BS Handling Systems has increased throughput and productivity for Ted Baker by automating order processing at its warehouse in Derby.
articleAutomation drives major warehouse consolidation
RM Educational Resources has awarded a contract to Swisslog to kit out its new East Midlands warehouse with warehouse automation and software.
productKeeping up with demand
Keeping up with demand, while keeping a close eye on the bottom line, has never been more important. So, what can you do? Where do you begin? Especially if you’re a start up?
