Work automation and happiness
As automation of the supply chain continues apace, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the future of work and the impact on happiness.
As automation of the supply chain continues apace, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the future of work and the impact on happiness.
Europe’s leading online fashion platform, Zalando, has commissioned Knapp to automate its new 140,000 sq m distribution centre near Rotterdam, which will serve customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK.
Geekplus Robotics used IMHX to market its automated warehouse solutions, which are said to open automation up to many more businesses.
Broman Group has appointed Swisslog to provide automation at its logistics centre in Kerava, Finland.
Electronics retailer and e-tailer Jaycar is to invest in a purpose-built high-tech warehouse in Sydney to deliver the efficiency and performance needed to drive its growing business into the future.
Labour and energy represent the two largest costs in the cold chain warehouse.
Hermes UK has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet.
XPO Logistics has increased its use of robotics in the UK in anticipation of holiday retail volumes.
When it comes to eCommerce success, picking speed and accuracy are the key to customer satisfaction.
Interroll has complemented its Modular Pallet Conveyor Platform (MPP) with a stacker crane and transfer car.
Twelve-aisle AS/RS – six aisles on two levels – with 83,000 storage locations moves 41,000 totes daily for heating product manufacturer.
The coldstore will use ASRS to automatically move and store products and the equipment and operators will be directed by software systems, while products are kept in optimal conditions with all coldstore areas cooled down to temperatures as low as -23°C.
With Christmas and New Year approaching get the definitive guide on optimising your Returns Management.
GreyOrange has released its Fulfillment Operating System, which integrates GreyMatter software with the company’s series of mobile robots.
The East Midlands Gateway building is being billed as one of the most advanced of its kind in the world.
Facilities using shelving to manage stock often find themselves squeezed for space.
The East Midlands Gateway building is being billed as one of the most advanced of its kind in the world.
Broman Group has appointed Swisslog to provide automation at its logistics centre in Kerava, Finland.
Automating e-grocery processes has suddenly become essential, says Swisslog.
The Ferretto Group has signed an agreement for the construction of an automated storage system for NKBK, a Russian paper and packaging firm based in Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan.