articleThe Kroger Co and Ocado have announced an exclusive partnership agreement in the United States that will bring the Ocado Smart Platform, which includes online ordering, automated fulfillment and home delivery capabilities to the USA.
articleWith increased demand for ‘connected’ operations, Hyster Europe is supporting applications throughout the logistics chain with innovative 360 degree technology solutions.
articleBoston-area start-up, Takeoff Technologies, is developing the ‘micro’ fulfilment centres that feature logistics automation from Knapp.
productMarks and Spencer has expressed frustration at inefficiencies at its Castle Donington fulfilment centre and disappointment with the rate of growth in its online sales.
productJungheinrich is building the semi-automated finished goods warehouse for Germany’s oldest noodle producer.
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articleZyroFisher invited Advance Automated Systems to review handling methods to achieve its objectives at a time of growth and merger. The UK conveyor manufacturer installed a handling system with 24V DC technology and MultiControl from Interroll.
articleA newcomer to the forklift world is a highlight automated model from German industrial group ZF, which is best known as a car parts maker.
productSensata has launched a White Paper on how sensors are moving the materials handling industry towards safer automation.
productLogistex has installed its innovative warehouse management system, LWS Reflex, at Ansell Lighting’s warehouse operations at Warrington and Belfast.
productThe independent American developer, manufacturer and seller of medical devices Hollister was forced to expand its logistics capability as a result of success.
productJungheinrich UK has hosted its first Logistics Systems Open Day, discussing the foundations for tomorrow’s workforce in the logistics sector and addressing the challenges of Intralogistics 4.0 with demonstrations of its range of integrated solutions.
productA world leading pasta maker from Italy wanted to maximise its line efficiency and bring two separate product streams down to the next part of the line.
productPartwell Group says that its engineers have experience developing components for use in conveyors, machine guards, shadow boards and safety panels in a variety of industries. These include Food & Drink, Health & Safety, Pharmaceutical & Medical, and Transport.
productI am attending the Linde World of Material Handling exhibition in Mannheim today, and took a few minutes out from the hectic schedule to write up some notes on highlights so far.
productGebhardt has enhanced the StoreBiter OLS 3D automated storage and retrieval system – the shuttle no longer only runs through aisles, but also on connecting routes between the aisles.
productFashion brand Marc Cain is benefiting from automation supplied by KNAPP.
productEngineers at modern fulfilment centres are required to maintain material handling equipment, conveyors and packaging machinery to ensure their smooth running and fulltime operation.
productAndrews Automation was invited to offer a solution to a highly manual operation involving parts bins return to suppliers.
productVirtually every company storing small parts faces running out of storage space.
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