articleFood and beverage automation for a changing landscape
There is no doubt that Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns had a huge impact on the food & beverage industry.
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productSneak preview of Kawasaki robot
The Kawasaki RS13N industrial robot is set to be introduced to UK users.
articleBoots ramps-up automated packaging capacity
The UK health and beauty retailer has significantly enhanced eComm packing performance by deploying two Quadient fit-to-size automated packing machines. An unforeseen benefit from the investment was the ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to the doubling of online orders following the Covid-19 lockdown.
productDynamically determine picking system
A food retailer has invested in an automated system where the most suitable picking system can be dynamically determined according to priority.
productInvar builds group of companies for warehouse automation
Invar Group has launched, bringing together three specialist organisations in the warehouse software, automation and controls sector.
productOcado makes double move in robotic picking
The online grocery platform and solutions provider has acquired Kindred Systems for US$262 million and Haddington Dynamics for US$25m.
productCentralised operations
Retailer centralises operations in bid to conquer complexities of eComm fulfilment.
productAutomated high-bay for retailer
New warehouse for supermarket will feature a range of automated solutions.
productFood retailer plans automation
Dutch firm Plus Retail is optimising its dry assortment supply chain.
productCoop Denmark signs automation service contract with Dematic
The deal is an expansion of an existing service contract and will now cover all automation solutions at Coop Denmark’s Odense DC.
articleLogistics robots on the rise
Advanced robotics and automation technologies are becoming increasingly commonplace due to lower costs, improved capabilities, and the availability of products tailored to the needs of the industry, according to The Logistics Trend Radar from DHL. Simon Duddy reports.
articleUnderground tracks promise clean eComm delivery
Is it time to consider a radical approach to distributing eComm orders using underground magnetised loops instead of trucks and vans, asks Phill Davies?
productA sideways look at micro-fulfillment
Tompkins Robotics has released the t-Sort solution, which has been designed for micro-fulfillment operations.
articleThe economics of eComm
How has the pandemic affected the economics of e-commerce? Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the evolving retail landscape and the role of warehouse automation.
articleCalm within the storm
The agility and responsiveness of logistics providers during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of the supply chain to our economy. Rodney Steel, chief executive of the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, finds out from members how their experiences in dealing with the challenges of 2020 have made them even better prepared for those of the future.
newsSwisslog appoints head of AutoStore Europe business
The integrator has expanded its European AutoStore business, coupled with a focus on its own system solutions.
articleTransform the workforce
What skills are required to ensure that a modern-day workforce is competently conscious of how its actions affect environmental impact?
productSlick operations management for contract packer
Contract packer APS has migrated to Nulogy’s cloud-based software for co-packers, enabling it to respond more quickly and effectively to customer demands.
productInterroll Automation GmbH appoints MD
STEFFEN FLENDER TOOK the reins as managing director of Interroll Automation GmbH on October 1, 2020.
newsJungheinrich UK plans to build new facility in the North
The intralogistics equipment supplier will consolidate its business operations in North West England from four sites into one central hub.
