productFlexible automated solution for E-commerce
The innovative ILS 2100 from Schönenberger Systeme tackles a wide variety of handling challenges in the complex and fast-moving Omni-channel retail setting.
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productJohn Lewis models Magna Park 3 DC
Retailer uses modelling and simulation tool CLASS from Cirrus Logistics for facility focused on larger items requiring 2-man deliveries.
article3PL revamps direct-to-consumer fulfilment
Due to a substantial increase in business at its Hams Hall site near Birmingham, key 3PL arvato revamped its handling capability.
productCereal manufacturer invests in carton conveyor system
Astec Conveyors has supplied a further high speed carton conveyor system to a major UK cereal manufacturer.
articleAvoid packing line bottlenecks
While Werma is a relative newcomer to the logistics market, it has already made huge strides and counts M&S, Tesco, Morrison’s and Amazon among its customers, as UK MD Simon Adams tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productSwisslog acquires US automation specialist
Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions has bought pallet shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) supplier Power Automation Systems (PAS).
productTVH invests in automated shuttle based DC
Increased volumes and lack of storage space prompted TVH to partner with TGW in an expansion of its distribution facility.
articleEyes on the prize
Retailers are facing unprecedented disruption to their business model as the habits of online shoppers turn paradigms on their heads. HSS editor Simon Duddy asks if technology that enhances supply chain visibility can help companies come out on top in this challenging time?
articleShipping 100,000 items per day
Innovative three-storey carton warehouse streamlines picking operation for rapidly expanding fashion retailer.
articleSorting the fashion industry
Sorters from Beumer have allowed a wide variety of fashion retailers to push the envelope in terms of deliveries.
productSimple belt conveyors becoming obsolete
Roy Fowler and his international company UPM Conveyors have updated their conveyor technology and processes to suit the changing market.
productOnline grocery handling solution
The UK branch of the world’s largest grocery retailer is investing strongly in its home shopping services. In total, five new greenfield central distribution warehouses will become operational almost simultaneously in order to keep up with the fast-growing trend in home delivery.
productBITO boosts warehouse capacity to drive web sales
Storage products and solutions provider BITO has moved to new, larger premises in Nuneaton. Key factors in the significant investment are strong growth shown by the company over a number of years and a keen desire to take direct web sales of storage products to a higher level.
articleGrocery handling with CycloneCarrier
German organic foods supermarket chain Alnatura is to implement Swisslog’s new CycloneCarrier warehouse shuttle system in its flagship DC.
articleWiggle “moved” by CSL
Conveyor Systems Ltd have recently completed a major installation supplying an extensive pack and sortation conveyor solution for global online retailer Wiggle Ltd, operating as the UK’s No.1 online Cycle, Run & Swim retailer and was recently acknowledged and voted the Which? Recommended Provider No.1 online outdoor & leisure shop.
productSmart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers’ material flow
A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications, lot sizes and optimises operating costs.
productShoe retailer automates DC
Skechers was forced to automate the greater part of the processes in its distribution centre because of strong revenue growth.
productNext-gen safety scanner
With the launch of its next-generation safety laser scanner, the microScan3, SICK is promising a new era of improved personal safety and productivity.
productEfulfillment robot to preview at eDelivery show this week
EiraTech, the Dublin-based developer of robotics solutions for the e-fulfilment sector, is previewing its latest robot EiraBot 4 at the eDelivery Exhibition 2016, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham 27-28 April.
productPowerful automated packing solution to launch at eDelivery
At the eDelivery Expo in Birmingham, Neopost Shipping will introduce its CVP-500 in the UK. The CVP-500 is said to do the work of up to 10 packing stations and can create a parcel every seven seconds.
