articleTurning warehousing and order picking on its head
Dematic solutions integrating AutoStore are scalable, compact and efficient.
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productCreating clockwork productivity: How AZ Pneumatica achieved 80% efficiency with automation and robots
Forget manual labour and misplaced parts! AZ Pneumatica, a leading Italian manufacturer of pneumatic valves and cylinders, has undergone a robotic revolution. This transformation, achieved through a two-phase collaboration with Kardex, boasts an impressive 80% increase in picking speed and a near-elimination of picking errors (a 90% reduction).
articleBMW automates warehouse for spare parts delivery
Inther Group has provided conveyor systems, automated small parts warehousing with shuttles, and ergonomically tailored order-picking stations to drive faster delivery of spare parts with enhanced quality and dependability.
productRenault invests in Skypod robots from Exotec
The new-generation logistics facility in Villeroy, France is 100% automated, with the Skypod robots helping the car manufacturer pick items at height, while eliminating the risk of operators falling.
productGreggs provides more detail on new frozen site
GREGGS HAS chosen Swisslog as integration partner for the facility in Derby.
articleElectronic component distributor revamps Leeds DC
Farnell selected BS Handling Systems to integrate a powered conveyor solution at the facility.
productDematic a niche player in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Gartner says Dematic is well-positioned to transform, lead, align and consolidate WMS, WCS software and optimisation offerings for customers.
articleGreenwashing and warehouse automation: how to spot a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Russell Hutchinson, business development manager at Daifuku’s UK branch, considers the growing importance of sustainability within warehousing and provides guidance on those looking to appoint a credible automation solutions provider.
articleThe hidden costs of delaying warehouse automation decisions
Warehouse automation introduces efficiencies that enable organisations to increase productivity, respond faster to orders, and maximise storage density. However, securing the capital required for these initiatives remains a hurdle some organisations struggle to overcome. Part of the challenge may be that these organisations fail to fully consider the hidden costs of maintaining manual processes.
articleGet clued up on warehouse transformation – next week
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on 20 June. The conference provides the keys to understanding the seismic shifts in our sector.
productImprove your order fulfilment process
A Guide to strategies and technologies from intralogistics specialist Kardex.
articleSuppliers respond to call for flexibility
The LogiMAT event, held in Stuttgart in March, brought the cream of the world’s intralogistics suppliers together for an extravaganza of astonishing new technology. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleNetto’s strategic partnership with Cimcorp
TO OPTIMISE processes at its logistics centre in Coswig and make its supply chain fit for the future, Netto has partnered with automated solutions provider, Cimcorp.
articleAlimerka enhances supply chain efficiency and sustainability with Cimcorp
Spanish supermarket chain Alimerka has integrated automated solutions from Cimcorp to enhance distribution efficiency and reduce use of packaging material.
newsCall for Logistics Minister in UKWA manifesto
The UKWA has launched an Election Manifesto outlining eight key ‘asks’ for the sector.
articlePut operations first
THG Brands chief operating officer Tom Killeen – a leader in eComm fulfilment – tells Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy how an operations first approach is paying dividends for the company.
articleDematic want to bring down the noise at your facility
The firm’s Noise Reduction portfolio helps identify and resolve harmful noise levels within your warehouse.
productNext-gen automated sortation and order retrieval
OPEX Corporation, a global leader in automation for almost 50 years, has launched its newest automated sorting and order retrieval solutions – OPEX Sure Sort X with OPEX Xtract.
articleGet to grips with warehouse automation
Gain insight into warehouse automation at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event on 20 June at Coventry’s CBS Arena.
newsAmazon reflects on robotics and AI investment
AMAZON DIRECTOR for global robotics – mechatronics and sustainable packaging Stefano La Rovere, says: “Over five years to the end of 2024, we will have invested over €700 million in the deployment of more than 1,000 robotics systems across our European fulfilment centre network.”
