articleOne 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.
articleThe 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.
articleThe firm lays out a wide-ranging automation upgrade to support an ambitious omnichannel growth plan.
articleSteve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
articleIf 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.
articleCan digital twin technology be of use to the supply chain, asks Emile Naus?
productSqUID 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.
newsPrivate 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.
productALLEN DISTRIBUTION, a third-party logistics company focused on grocery distribution, installed their first robotic warehouse automation solution provided by Prime Robotics.
articleThe DC will handle a huge range of products across all temperature zones.
articleActive Ants has selected 60 GreyMatter-directed robots from GreyOrange for its new e-fulfillment centre.
articleBS Handling Systems has increased throughput and productivity for Ted Baker by automating order processing at its warehouse in Derby.
articleRM 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, 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?
articleWhen Ball Packaging needed a fully automated waste material conveying and bale handling solution it implemented a solution created by Impact Air Systems, Kawasaki Robotics and LAC Conveyors.
articleWith the UK’s online grocery market set to reach a value of £17 billion, opportunities exist for businesses willing to adapt to and embrace this change. James Hurrell talks about why dark stores and a new approach to eCommerce offerings are essential for the ‘new normal’.
productWe’ve put together Handling & Storage Solutions Live today – a free, virtual conference where delegates will enjoy four hours of CPD-accredited content – to help you cope with the fast pace of change in warehousing.
productLinde’s latest automated forklifts are warehouse models are focused on pallet movements and use infrastructure-free navigation.
productBy developing its robot logistics platform from simply a function into a system for sale, BMW is seeking to offer its logistics expertise to third parties in production settings.
productWork has begun on a 482,000 sq ft warehouse for the world’s leading contract logistics provider, DHL Supply Chain, at DP World London Gateway.
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