Compact and dynamic
Even before officially launching the new product, Compact Dynamic, Weland Solutions has received a first signed purchase order. In the summer of 2019, the facility will be operational at Axelent.
Even before officially launching the new product, Compact Dynamic, Weland Solutions has received a first signed purchase order. In the summer of 2019, the facility will be operational at Axelent.
Logistex has signed a £2.3m contract with Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment, which will link a newly constructed bulk storage warehouse (NDC2) to the existing NDC1 facility.
The leading Norwegian retailer Coop Norway has selected Swisslog as partner for an extensive development of its distribution centre in Langhus, south of Oslo, Norway.
By now, most people have heard of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 for warehousing and distribution. It is now clear why companies should embrace this fourth industrial revolution. Until now, it seemed these products were only applicable for larger businesses. However, many of the benefits of I4.0 extend to small operations too.
A growing number of warehousing and logistics companies are incorporating robots, says research from Tractica.
Warehouse storage space was becoming a real problem with growth in worldwide sales for SNG Barratt and an extremely busy manufacturing department which had reached capacity.
UKWA conference told that e-Commerce has put retailers on “the road to less and less profit”.
As another two apprentices – Corey Seagrove and Andy Rogers – approach the completion of their four-year training programme, KNAPP UK is preparing to recruit more young people to start in September.
Due to the continued success of material handling and maintenance specialist, AMH Material Handling, the company has expanded with the addition of a base in Stoke-on-Trent.
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AMH Material Handling has implemented the project for Wilko at its 110,000 sq ft e-fulfilment facility managed by Clipper Logistics in Ollerton.
Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) kits out National e-commerce fulfilment centre for CEF (City Electrical Factors).
Sports brand Puma turns over some4.65 billion euros a year and has commissioned intralogistics specialist TGW with building a highly automated distribution centre.
Through a mix of technologies in a phased automation plan, KNAPP helped e-tailer Mall.cz to handle its wide article range and volume peaks in an optimal way.
Rapid expansion in omni-channel retailing is pushing the manual picking of ‘single or few’ items to the limits. But with the pool of available labour shrinking and costs rising, how will businesses continue to grow and maintain service levels? Dematic believes it has the answer: freeing-up people for the tasks where touch, sight and judgement really count.
KB Components, one of Scandinavia’s leading manufacturers of plastic components, has chosen Swisslog as its partner for automation and logistics development.
Scott Read, head of intralogistics, Siemens Digital Industries explains how sophisticated maintenance is essential to automated DCs.
E-logistics company Prime Cargo has invested in a huge robot warehouse from AutoStore to ensure faster deliveries. Element Logic delivers the system.
Dematic has debuted PackMyRide, which is said to be the first fully automated parcel loading solution concept for the last mile.
Rhenus Contract Logistics has started using an AutoStore system provided by the international automation solutions company, Swisslog.