articleAutomation 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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articleRegistration 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.
productPlans 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.
productExplore 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.
articleNow 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.
productMechanisation helps retailer pivot to omnichannel
EYEWEAR RETAILER General Óptica has revamped its logistics centre to adapt to omnichannel sales.
newsElement Logic UK appoints managing director
Element Logic, the world’s first and largest AutoStore distributor, has appointed Scott Torrington as managing director of its UK operations.
productHumanoid robot to deploy to warehouse
GXO LOGISTICS has signed a multi-year deal with Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, to deploy Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.
productSustainable logistics centre for Quooker
THE MANUFACTURER, inventor of the world’s first boiling water tap, is building an automated logistics centre in Nieuw Reijerwaard, Netherlands.
newsMobile robot trends show shifting requirements
Once the major driver of AMR growth, the Kiva-inspired shelf-to-person robot is seeing revenue growth slow, with global revenues rising by “only” 12% in 2023. Interact Analysis says it is forecast to be one of the weakest segments for mobile robots in 2024.
productWincanton deploys pioneering VersaTile automation
The modular automation solution has been installed at the 3PL’s Northampton shared user facility to tackle high-volume e-Fulfilment for customers.
articleModular pack bench an alternative to bespoke solutions
Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, responds to growing demand for warehouse equipment to meet operational needs without the bespoke price tag.
articleBITO renews LEO AGV
The firm has introduced a new generation of its LEO AGV, which combines a new chassis with productivity enhancing technology.
productHumanoid robot proof-of-concept launched
GXO Logistics and robot manufacturer Apptronik will partner to develop the Apollo humanoid in a warehouse environment.
productMaking sense of picking strategies and technologies
Distribution centres of all sizes have been impacted by the rapid growth of eCommerce and shift to smaller order sizes.
productStretch hood seeks to boost security
BEUMER HAS launched a patented stretch hood in a bid to prevent tampering, damage or other impacts during storage and transportation.
productHome Bargains implements robots for handling roll cages
THE DISCOUNT retailer has implemented a large-scale automated marshalling solution from Lowpad at its Amesbury distribution centre.
newsOnline pharmacy invests in AI and robotics
Apotea has announced it will automate its new logistics centre in Varberg, Sweden in collaboration with RightHand Robotics and SSI Schaefer.
productSportswear brand invests in drone and AI driven inventory management
The Swiss retailer On is collaborating with robots and AI firm Verity with the aim of enhancing supply chain efficiency and precision.
productYusen collaborates with Dexory
Yusen Logistics has implemented a global visibility platform, DexoryView from Dexory.
