newsWitron launches Order Picking Network
The automation leader is making a paradigm shift from traditional optimisation within the logistics centre towards end-to-end, data-based, and dynamic network optimisation.
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newsHelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity
The gains were made in collaboration with Locus Robotics, which has developed a cold-storage hardware modification for the leading meal kit company.
newsLow-cost Chinese shopping platforms growing rapidly
New Barclays and Retail Economics research finds almost half of UK shoppers have bought from Chinese-owned low-cost platforms, as low-cost global players reshape competition for UK retailers.
productToyota Motor Corporation invests in AMRs
Geekplus has deployed of moving-type Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at several Toyota Motor Corporation plants in Japan.
newsDHL to launch Derby automated healthcare hub
The new 194,000 sq ft multi-user healthcare facility at Infinity Park Derby is designed specifically for life sciences organisations.
newsSpacemaker appoints James Smith as UK and European MD
Prior to joining Spacemaker Systems, James held numerous commercial leadership positions, most recently a nine-year tenure at AutoStore Systems, where James was part of the European leadership team.
newsDematic announces new head of EMEA
The supply chain automation firm has appointed Enno Scharphuis to the role of managing director for EMEA, effective since April 2026.
newsCainiao opens fulfillment centre in the Netherlands
The eComm logistics player has designed the facility to support both B2B distribution and B2C order fulfillment.
articleSmarter execution and lower environmental impact
This Lucas webinar explains the operational advantages of Dynamic WES. Andrew Southgate, VP business development EMEA at Lucas Systems shares insights.
articleTime to rethink historical assumptions on warehouse fire safety
Two decades on from a piece of landmark legislation governing fire safety in large buildings. Tom Roche asks if it is still fit for purpose, and concludes that work is needed.
productWITRON honoured Best Warehouse Automation Company at LogiSYM Awards
The WITRON Group has been named Best Warehouse Automation Company by the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society.
productShoebox Picker wins piece picking robotics innovation of the year
Nomagic, a leader in warehouse automation, has been named “Piece Picking Robotics Innovation of the Year” at the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards.
newsLineage automates next-generation refrigerated warehouse with TGW Logistics
Grocery retailers and food producers are set to benefit from enhanced supply chain speed and reliability as Lineage breaks ground on one of the world’s most advanced automated cold storage facilities.
articleAre you playing to win, or hoping not to lose?
That was one of the intriguing questions raised at last week’s SCALA Consulting Annual Supply Chain Debate, which was positively bursting with insights. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
newsAmazon opens new fulfilment centre in Northampton
The online retailer also announced the UK’s largest cross-dock facility in Kettering.
newsDSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations
Skypod system optimises fulfilment processes with intelligent goods-to-person robotics.
articleSeven key factors driving change in transit packaging
Transit packaging has come of age. Booming internet sales have supercharged the use of transit packaging, making it a focal point for environmental regulation and a must for automation. Chris More, UK sales director at Packsize, looks at what’s happening.
productDematic and Cimcorp power half billion pound ALDI warehouse
The discounter has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
newsAmazon expands use of robotics
The new Proteus and additional robotics expansions in Europe are designed to support employees by taking on physically strenuous tasks.
newsAsda to upgrade eComm fulfilment with Ocado Smart Platform
The deal marks a major upgrade for Asda’s online grocery service, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week.
