articleASOS has ‘bedded in’ the automated equipment installed at its huge Barnsley DC and is creating greater efficiencies that may help drive profitability in a market that is high growth but margin eroding, says HSS editor Simon Duddy. But further ambitious logistics investment could counter this.
articleThe number of orders taken over the internet is predicted to grow rapidly in the next three years. Stuart Stables, managing director of Dematic Northern Europe explains how a new concept based on ground-breaking software holds the key to fulfilling this massive uptick in orders.
articleGeorge Utz plastic totes are helping to streamline the JD Fashion supply chain in one of the UK’s biggest automated distribution centres.
articleMajor changes in regulations regarding the tracking of pharmaceuticals will have a huge impact on related intralogistics, warns Michiel Veenman, global solution manager pharmaceutical industry, Swisslog.
articleUS fashion retailer installs TGW automated solution to complement its existing mini-load warehouse.
articleThe services of business processing firm Arvato cover the e-tail chain including the implementation and operation of online shops, through online marketing to logistics, shipping and returns management.
articleWhen Wolseley UK and Pipe Center created efficiencies in its supply chain with a new distribution centre, Kasto’s automated storage system played a key role.
articleCompanies in the warehousing, logistics and engineering sectors need to boost productivity to combat competitors and improve profit margins.
productPower Automation Systems (PAS) has released the latest in its PowerStor line with the PowerStor 4000.
articleRecent acquisitions part of bid to become leading automation powerhouse.
articleFor the first time, Swisslog exhibited with KUKA at Hannover Messe, presenting its jointly developed Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) concept named ‘Automated Item Pick’.
articleTim Stokes, SICK (UK) Auto Ident specialist warns you to be sceptical when suppliers bang on about their ‘golden hammers’.
articleThe Austrian-owned automated handling company has increased turnover by 20% from 2013/14 to 2014/15 to over €466 million, with profit (EBIT) of €21m.
articleRobots and automated processes are taking a greater role in logistics, so what is do-able now and what is waiting in the future, asks HSS Editor Simon Duddy?
articleOnline retailer Ocado is working on a robotic gripper that will attempt to gently grasp soft food.
productAutomated warehouse solutions provider TGW has implemented an extensive automated logistics system for chilled and frozen food for Spanish grocery retailer, Ahorramás.
productFashion retailer opts for a high-speed automated material handling system with a modular sorter design.
newsAutomated logistics solutions provider TGW has completed an installation for global fashion and lifestyle company CasaModa.
productThe market for temperature-controlled foods is becoming increasingly important, with logistics processes for refrigerated or frozen foods offering more challenges and demands. The industry is extremely energy intensive and strict hygiene and labor protection requirements must be taken into consideration throughout the entire production chain.
articleThe pharmaceutical industry is facing enormous changes. New regulations, increasingly more complex products, steadily expanding product portfolios and ever smaller batches increase costs and risks in logistical processes. Michiel Veenman, Director Solution Management Pharmaceutical Industry at Swisslog, explains the ways in which the industry can overcome the challenges of the future.
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