articleThe pandemic has added to the unpredictable nature of fulfillment as shopping habits shift and evolve. This has led to greater demand for grocery micro-fulfilment and more frequent peaks, leading to innovative automated solutions. Simon Duddy reports.
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?
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.
articleThe DC will handle a huge range of products across all temperature zones.
productBio Partner has doubled its output following the implementation of robotic logistics from Swisslog.
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?
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.
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.
articleShane Faulkner, Head of Sales, Swisslog will present on ‘Off the Shelf’ automated solutions within 3 months.
articleIntralogistics expert Swisslog has received an order to install a modern automated compact storage system for ROFU Kinderland, one of Germany’s leading toy retailers.
articleThere is an opportunity for traditional retailers to leapfrog the current state of technology by reconfiguring the existing retail network to support a micro-fulfilment strategy.
productBuyers and specifiers of automated handling solutions can now safely browse a comprehensive range of innovative, modular, safe and efficient conveyors, showcased online and in print by sector specialist L.B. Foster Automation & Materials Handling.
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