productNorwegian automation specialist AutoStore has filed an action with the Intellectual Property Office in the UK, claiming entitlement to certain patents filed by Ocado in relation to its Ocado Smart Platform.
productThe UK tech leader has bought a minority stake in Myrmex, a robotics start-up that provides micro-fulfilment with a twist – the automated tote handling is designed to feed a front end that can be accessed directly by consumers.
productINTERROLL HAS APPOINTED of Paul Wilkinson to business development manager specialising in pallet handling solutions.
productCoveya has added to its specialist range of conveyors helping packaging manufacturers to meet demand.
productLogistics operators that once relied largely on human labour are now testing autonomous forklifts, self-driving carts, and other technology intended to improve efficiency and cut costs by automating repetitive tasks and freeing workers up to handle more complex jobs, WSJ reports.
articleThere is no doubt that Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns had a huge impact on the food & beverage industry.
productThe Kawasaki RS13N industrial robot is set to be introduced to UK users.
articleThe 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.
productA food retailer has invested in an automated system where the most suitable picking system can be dynamically determined according to priority.
productInvar Group has launched, bringing together three specialist organisations in the warehouse software, automation and controls sector.
productThe online grocery platform and solutions provider has acquired Kindred Systems for US$262 million and Haddington Dynamics for US$25m.
productRetailer centralises operations in bid to conquer complexities of eComm fulfilment.
productNew warehouse for supermarket will feature a range of automated solutions.
productDutch firm Plus Retail is optimising its dry assortment supply chain.
productThe deal is an expansion of an existing service contract and will now cover all automation solutions at Coop Denmark’s Odense DC.
articleAdvanced 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.
articleIs it time to consider a radical approach to distributing eComm orders using underground magnetised loops instead of trucks and vans, asks Phill Davies?
productTompkins Robotics has released the t-Sort solution, which has been designed for micro-fulfillment operations.
articleHow 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.
articleThe 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.
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