articleIOT in delivery: pallets and packages talk back
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises big things in the world of consumer goods but even bigger things in the evolution of the supply chain, says experienced multichannel retailer Ian Jindal.
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articleSwisslog helps DB Schenker Logistics get ahead in the eCommerce race
Swisslog was contacted for consultancy to identify a future proof solution that could deliver the e-commerce success that Schenker and its customer Lekmer.com required. Detailed analysis determined that CarryPick would be the best solution; one of the technologies within Swisslog’s Click&Pick portfolio designed specifically for retail applications.
articlePowerful intralogistics in a compact footprint
Consolidating dry-food goods from several warehouses into a non-food distribution centre, Coop Denmark turned to Dematic for high performance and flexibility in a compact footprint.
productMeet SSI Schaefer at the Southern Manufacturing
‘Maximising efficiency and process cost reduction’ is the overriding message from SSI Schaefer to all manufacturers attending the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show 2017.
articleZalando deploys real time barcode readers
The Cognex DataMan 503 real-time monitoring barcode readers boost picking speed at the company’s logistics centre in Erfurt, Germany.
productJungheinrich presents integrated solutions at LogiMAT 2017
Jungheinrich will be the largest exhibitor at LogiMAT 2017 with an exhibition space of 804 square metres. Under the theme ‘Connectivity for your business’, Jungheinrich will address the challenges of Intralogistics 4.0 by presenting its integrated solutions, live.
articleMusic retailer to build automated warehouse
Musikhaus Thomann has selected TGW Logistics to provide an intralogistics solution for its new logistics centre.
articleMaximise availability with proactive maintenance says Witron
Many automated logistics systems run nearly 365 days a year and usually around the clock, making maintenance a key issue says Witron.
articleGlobal pharma players bank on Swisslog
Automated intralogistics specialist Swisslog has completed installations for two leading healthcare firms, and is partnering long term with many of the sector’s biggest companies.
articleASOS installs complex sortation system from BS Handling
BS Handling Systems has successfully completed its biggest contract to date for ASOS allowing the giant fashion etailer to double its sortation volume to around 15,000 parcels an hour.
newsSwisslog WDS reports record results for 2016
Contract awards from Mai Dubai, Stemilt, and a major Asian customer alone generated new orders in excess of €76m in the last three months of the year for Swisslog Warehouse & Distribution Solutions (WDS).
articleOrder picking system ensures premier status
Back in the 1980s the Batson family started a business in their home in Cheshire decorating T-shirts for the local souvenir market. As the business grew, substantial clothing brands started to come on board, and Ralawise is now a leading B2B dot-com supplier for a wide range of clothing across Europe with sales exceeding £100 million.
articleMarket forces
Jungheinrich UK MD Jan Lorenz talks to HSS Editor Simon Duddy about changing trends in intralogistics solutions in the UK and how the manufacturer is gearing itself to best serve end users.
articleAutomated materials handling optimises efficiency and space
Comfortable, stylish, safe and durable seating is a significant element of the complete driving experience in any car, but never more so than in the case of high-end vehicles such as those produced by Jaguar Land Rover. Entrusted with the contract for delivering these essential items to the JLR plants in the UK is the Coventry factory of Lear Corporation, a world leader in this field.
productDematic unveils Egemin integration plan
Both companies have been acquired by the KION Group in recent years, and Dematic says the integrated company will be the world’s largest AGV supplier.
newsKASTOecostore entry level metal storage on show at Open House
Ecology and economy when sawing and storing material will be the themes of an open house to be held by Kasto at its UK headquarters and showroom from 16th to 18th May 2017.
articleAnother major automation deal as Toyota acquires Vanderlande
The latest move in a trend of major forklift manufacturers making large acquisitions in automated intralogistics sees Toyota Industries buy Dutch automated player Vanderlande.
productSpeakers unveiled for June warehousing event
The theme for the Warehouse Technology Group event is how investment in business-improving warehouse technology and equipment can help you meet the challenges presented by the current business climate and the growth of e-tailing.
articleElectronics retailer installs fast pick stations
Winkel, a specialist in intelligent handling systems, has delivered five Fast Pick stations to a major Swedish electronics retailer, increasing picking capacity.
articleJungheinrich wins contract to build logistics centre
Scheduled for completion in June 2017 and costing approximately 7.8 million Euro, the 3,500m² logistics centre will consist of a fully automated high rack warehouse for 5,100 Euro pallets and 12,000 small parts bins.
