productWincanton acquires automation integrator Invar
WINCANTON HAS agreed to acquire Invar Group, a UK-based specialist in warehouse execution software, automation and controls.
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articleWhite paper spotlights path ahead for fulfillment
THG Ingenuity has launched a white paper highlighting five key challenges for fulfilment companies to overcome in 2024.
newsRegistration opens for the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event
TOMORROW’S WAREHOUSE is a one-day, free-to-attend conference tackling operational challenges in warehousing and logistics at a time of upheaval, which will take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry on 20 June 2024.
productLeverage a colour picking strategy
Frequently fluctuating order volumes and increasing customer requirements make it challenging to manage order fulfilment and get growth under control.
productHoneywell and HAI Robotics hook up
THE ALLIANCE couples Hai’s robotics technology with Honeywell’s Momentum Warehouse Execution Software, enhanced cybersecurity capabilities and experience integrating robotics solutions.
articleUK hub set for modernisation
SWISSLOG HAS been selected for a modernisation project with Japan Tobacco International (JTI). JTI is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, a leading international tobacco and e-cigarette manufacturer.
articleThe Hut Group achieves 12 month ROI with automated system
The Hut Group (THG) made the strategic decision to invest in an AutoStore system and enlisted the expertise of Element Logic for its installation.
article2024 Warehousing Outlook: automation trends coming your way
A NEW report from Kardex Remstar features responses from more than 200 warehouse and distribution centre professionals across a variety of industries. It provides detailed insights into and what lies ahead for 2024.
blogHow shared-user automation helps retail and ecomm businesses thrive
January is an important month for UK businesses, which have just made it through the Black Friday, Christmas shopping and Boxing Day sales boom. In the final two months of 2023, British consumers spent approximately £24 billion online, a 3.7 per cent increase on the previous year.
articleAutomation assists industrial fulfilment
Industrial products distributor ERIKS has boosted the productivity of its order fulfilment operations by 110%, following a logistics network transformation that combines smart software with well-integrated small-parts automation at its new UK distribution hub in Oldbury.
product3PL launches competition for logistics start-ups
WINCANTON HAS launched the fifth edition of W 2 Labs, an innovation lab designed to discover emerging ideas and tackle some of the industry’s toughest challenges.
productName change for UK integrator
GEBHARDT INTRALOGISTICS UK is the new name for Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems.
articleGive your ops an AMR boost
In a recent webinar, Locus Robotics shared its experience of implementing automation in warehouses large and small. Whether you already have some automation in place or are starting from scratch, you can learn how to assess what you need and the process to follow to boost your warehouse performance. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
productWalmart to automate milk processing
The grocer will install a Swisslog automation solution within its Valdosta, Georgia, USA facility. It is planning to break ground on the milk processing facility later this year and the project is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
articleElegant goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions
Q&A with Simon Jones, Senior Sales Executive, Exotec.
articleLeading in next-gen automation
Q&A with Drew Stevens, VP Global Business Development & Marketing, Warehouse Automation at OPEX.
articleSimulation emulation or animation – which is right for you?
Ganesh Balu explains how different visualisation techniques could transform your next warehouse automation project.
productAutomation firm launches to focus on UK SMEs
AUTRIX HAS been launched by a leadership team with decades of experience in delivering solutions within the SME space.
productPaving the way for the Future of Work
“Tackling the present challenges requires more than just innovative solutions; it demands a steadfast commitment to enhancing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of the workforce.” Tobias Flury, head of technology, Kardex.
articleSKU diversity key as multi-user fulfilment centre automates sortation
Serving an astonishing 350+ clients meant a 3PL saw its SKU list climb dramatically. Read on to see how its head of operations masterminded a new automated sortation process for a step change in efficiency.
