articleColes commissions Witron to fit out logistics centre
The Australian grocer is investing $880 million to develop a new ambient automated distribution centre in Truganina, Victoria in partnership with Witron Australia.
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articleNew Awards puts the focus firmly on warehouse transformation
LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.
articleDo people still buy from people?
UK Warehousing Association chief executive Clare Bottle asks this key question and explores the commodification of third party logistics, as part of a white paper on the future of warehousing.
articleHit the North!
Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester went off with a bang, with more than 450 attendees for the debut event.
articleGreen logistics to take centre stage
In response to the logistics sector’s growing focus on sustainability, IMHX 2025 is set to showcase an expanded Green Logistics Zone.
articleDistribution centres for fashion
The fashion industry is a fast-paced world where trends shift in the blink of an eye. This constant state of flux has radically transformed the role of supply chain. It needs to be agile, innovative and ready to handle whatever the market conditions are.
productAuchan Luxembourg invests in space saving robotic system
The retailer has deployed Exotec’s Skypod system, which increases storage capacity at the warehouse by 17%.
productKION signs shuttle system partnership with Eurofork
KION Group has signed a cooperation agreement with German manufacturer of pallet shuttle systems Eurofork.
productExotec ups cybersecurity offering
The warehouse automation equipment supplier has obtained ISO 27001:2022, the international security standard certification.
productHow automation software transforms food and beverage warehouses
The food and beverage industry operates under intense pressure to manage perishable inventory, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accurate order fulfilment.
articleSmart grocery handling via robots
Supermarket Albert Heijn, in collaboration with Swisslog, has opened a Home Shop Center (HSC) in Zwolle, Netherlands.
articleThink ‘inside the box’ when it comes to automation
Russell Hutchinson, UK sales manager at Daifuku, argues that too many businesses waste time on unnecessary details during the selection process for a new automation system. Time is better spent on the softer skills of finding the right automation partner – and investing in that relationship.
articleSolving the AI jigsaw for intralogistics
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
articleA guide to AI in intralogistics
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
productSkypod system for IT products supplier
IT services provider Computacenter has implemented a robotic warehousing system from Exotec.
productTHG Fulfil transforms warehouse efficiency with tech investment
THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management service, has made a significant tech investment in a bid to boost outcomes for its wide range of customers.
productRobotic handling of steel material
KASTO HAS introduced an automated magnetic handling system for long stock, enabling steel stockholders to speed and simplify order picking.
productResearch notes handheld device shipments drop
Major providers of handheld devices for warehouse inventory management saw double-digit drops in sales through 2023, according to ABI Research.
productThe influence of food packaging on eComm
The e-grocery market is rapidly growing and packaging plays a crucial role, impacting not only handling efficiency, but also customer satisfaction and sustainability.
