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Avoiding a hangover: The benefits and potential of warehouse automation in the alcohol industry

British alcohol businesses have experienced a revolution in recent years with the rise of craft beers, artisanal spirits and non-alcoholic options. Meanwhile, consumers are shifting away from pubs and bars towards at-home drinking experiences, largely fuelled by e-commerce and rising prices. Alcohol wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors must find new ways to adapt to beat the competition, and it all starts in the warehouse, explains Simon Jones.

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Picking robot launched

THE ROBOT is designed for a wide variety of applications such as pick and place, kitting, sorting, warehouse and eCommerce.

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Retailer Babydump augments Autostore with AGRs

THE RETAILER uses an Autostore ASRS to manage many orders, and uses robots from Prime Vision to transport empty boxes from box erectors to picking stations, conveyors and chutes, depending on order profile.

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Automated solution for insect farm

LAC Logistics Automation has designed and installed a bespoke conveyor and robotic solution at Entocycle’s London Bridge insect farming base.

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UKMHA’s David Goss takes key role at BMHF

The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is pleased to announce that its technical director David Goss has been appointed president of the British Materials Handling Federation (BMHF).

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What now for the MFC market?

One of the leading players in this sector, TakeOff Technologies, recently announced it had entered Chapter 11, in effect a ‘reorganisation bankruptcy’.

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The essential guide to choosing the right warehouse automation partner

As the logistics industry evolves, selecting the right warehouse automation partner is crucial for optimising supply chain operations and maintaining customer satisfaction. Here are some key considerations to guide your decision.

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Large-scale ASRS for textile wholesaler

THE GERMAN firm Erwin Müller has installed a shuttle system, automating processes for incoming goods and adding 130,000 storage bins, as well as picking workstations.

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Europa Warehouse announces multiple contract wins

Despite volatile economic conditions recently due to labour shortages and rising costs, Europa Warehouse has secured thirteen new customers and gained over £11 million worth of additional revenue, in the past six months.

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A bit of practical help

Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.

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How to optimise production in a competitive market

Today’s manufacturers face numerous challenges in maximising efficiency and staying competitive. These include limited space, inaccurate inventory, human error, and labour shortages. This article explores how effective automation and smart space utilisation strategies can revolutionise production environments.

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Key fulfilment firm pushes envelope on order cut-offs

THG Fulfil, the operations division of THG’s third-party fulfilment Ingenuity business, has extended its order cut-off for next-day delivery to 1am, effectively making orders placed between midnight and 1am same day.

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Automated storage for Airbus logistics hub

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS has opened a new logistics hub at Albacete, Spain, which is equipped and operated by Daher as the lead logistics partner.

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Advanced metal storage added to high-bay warehouse

SEW-EURODRIVE, a drives manufacturer, has installed an advanced storage and sawing system in a new high-bay warehouse integrated into a recently extended, 62,000 sq m production facility in Graben-Neudorf, southwest Germany.

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Automation mitigates labour shortages and instils safety culture

Logistics automation not only tackles the lack of labour in warehouses and distribution centres today, it also helps cultivate a culture of safety and innovation.

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Registration has opened for Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester

The first speakers have been announced for Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester, a one-day, free-to-attend conference dedicated to addressing operational challenges in warehousing and logistics.

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Plans for third Ocado CFC in Japan

Ocado and AEON have announced a third Customer Fulfilment Centre will be constructed in Kuki-Miyashiro, the Saitama prefecture of Japan.

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Explore Warehousing 2.0 – putting AI into intralogistics

Join us on our upcoming webinar with Linde on 4 September 2024 at 9.30am, to discuss what intralogistics can gain from the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Now is the time…

Peak planning starts earlier every year and to help you formulate your plans, Logistics Matters has gathered expert opinions to highlight the key issues you should be considering.

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Mechanisation helps retailer pivot to omnichannel

EYEWEAR RETAILER General Óptica has revamped its logistics centre to adapt to omnichannel sales.

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