articleIntelligent automation aids safety
Werma is developing innovative smart systems for system control and warehouse and factory warning beacons.
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articleNext day overtakes economy
Online retail landmark as more orders are taken using ‘next day’ delivery rather than ‘economy’ for first time.
productBudget supermarket chain invests in automated picking
Norwegian food retailer REMA 1000 awarded Witron an order for kitting out a distribution centre in Norway.
productTVH opts for Goods-to-person system
Global materials handling equipment distributor TVH has selected a TGW Logistics Stingray shuttle and Goods-to-Person solution to support the growth in its primary fulfilment centre in Kansas, USA.
producte-fulfilment drives major DC fit-out
Clipper Logistics has kitted out its new 300,000 sq ft distribution centre in Northampton after being awarded an e-fulfilment contract with a major international retailer.
articleSports retailer benefits from sortation system
Automated handling of returns using KNAPP technology is a key feature of 3PL Fiege’s operation to serve its client, SportScheck.
articleIn-depth State of eCommerce report offers insight on consumers
Today’s consumers say their online purchasing decisions are directly influenced by delivery & returns and the experiences they encounter.
productLear meets just-in-time demands with ASRS
An automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is enabling the Lear Corporation factory at Coventry to triple the output of car seats to over 300,000 sets a year in hundreds of different specifications and meet its customer’s just-in-time delivery schedules.
articleBlack Friday “considered unprofitable” by most UK retailers
Leading supply chain consultancy LCP asks if this could this lead to the demise of the sales peak?
productFaster picking of small parts from new Kardex vertical buffer
Kardex Remstar UK has launched the LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module as part of its new generation of its storage and picking systems.
productMotor types for food industry compared
A study of the University of Parma compares drum motors and gear motors in the food industry.
productWarehouse revamp contributes to difficult trading at Mothercare
The retailer saw sales drop in the six months to October 8, 2016, with its underlying loss rising from £6.1 million to £8.8m.
productAudi Smart Factory pilots Egemin AGVs
The concept of the smart factory – featuring intelligent, integrated and connected processes – is at the heart of Industry 4.0 and the manufacturing world.
productLoad carriers for pre-pack food
CSB-Automation has developed a load carrier system – Hang & Move – to optimise the handling and transport of open trays of pre-packed foods.
productAll-in-One DWS launches
SICK has developed an all-in-one, simple-to-use solution that integrates Dimensioning, Weighing and Scanning (DWS) for automated track and trace of goods in transit through storage, materials handling and distribution operations.
article3PL to automate Singapore warehouse
Yusen Logistics has awarded Swisslog the contract to build an automated storage system in its Singapore facility.
productReal world Santa’s little helpers
The young kids in this Swisslog video get close to the truth behind Christmas deliveries.
articleAgile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
articleFashion focus for 3PL
SEC Storage has provided a bespoke system to manage items for customers in the fashion sector.
productNo business as usual in 2017 says KPMG
James Stamp, UK head of transport at KPMG, highlights that a number of emerging factors in the transport sector means business-as-usual will not be an option in 2017, and business models will need to change.
