articleDHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
THE CONTRACT logistics player and the robotic tech company are involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage.
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newsFortna and Geek+ form global partnership
FORTNA IS an automation and software integrator in warehousing and Geek+ is a provider of mobile robotics solutions for logistics.
articleInnovation up close
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visited HAI Robotics in the Netherlands to see first hand what makes a stellar new robotics system tick.
productIO-Link connections just ‘make sense’
SICK HAS pioneered the addition of IO-Link to two of its most compact and industry-standard identification devices.
articleReverse logistics: reduce manual touches
WITH OMNICHANNEL shopping continuing its inexorable rise, the number of returns and the cost of handling them unfortunately rises in parallel. What can be done to mitigate the effect on a distribution centre’s bottom line?
articleDynamic buffer zone
WITH CONSUMER spending under pressure and online return rates of between 20-30%, fashion retailers are facing a hit to margin, says Darcy de Thierry.
articleRetailer introduces rail guided vehicles to link warehouses
NEXT has introduced a nearly 2 kilometre Rail Guided Vehicles (RGVs) track to ensure seamless transportation of products between two warehouses at NEXT Doncaster.
articleMFCs: macro versus micro
Macroeconomics will not hold micro-fulfilment back for ever, argues Dave Berridge.
articleThe role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
articleBoost productivity quickly
Warehouse automation innovations and analysis from Locus Robotics.
articleGold stars for brownfield project
A retailer undertook a major reshape of its automated warehouse operations – a massive challenge – made even more so because it occurred during the pandemic.
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articleFurther growth for Locus Robotics
LOCUS ROBOTICS has increased its global presence with expansion across two continents.
articleAutoStore revamps robot for large-scale operations
THE NEW R5 Pro robot for large-scale operations frees up space for additional products in the warehouse and improves robot efficiency at a reduced lower total cost of ownership.
articleExcelling in a rewarding career
Everywoman Award finalist Hayley Deas emphasises the variety of tasks in warehouse management, making it an endlessly exciting role. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
productAre manufacturers tackling contingency planning?
CONTINGENCY PLANNING is of the utmost importance for any manufacturer, and it can be imperative to get the right support as fast as possible – being able to stock a massive range of parts on site means you can cater for almost any eventuality – and fast.
productRobotics collaboration aims to automate the construction industry
ABB ROBOTICS and Porsche Consulting have announced the partnership to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop practices in modular housing manufacture.
articleRobotics – what next?
With robotics and automation on a trajectory of growth in intralogistics, the need for interoperability of solutions from different vendors is pressing, argues Dave Berridge.
articleDon’t judge a robot by its hardware
The future of robotics is all about the software, says Stéphanie Foucart.
productHow Logistics 4.0 benefits from AI-based cameras
Missing parcels? Delayed deliveries? Customer support regularly receives questions about the status of orders? AI-based cameras help to seamlessly track logistics chains.
