articleTech-led innovation
3PLs are under pressure to provide efficient support to manage increasingly complex supply chain and logistics operations, says Harry Watts, who outlines how technology can play a key role in helping 3PLs develop.
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productKopparberg UK awards three year contract
THE PARTNERSHIP will see DHL manage the warehouse, co-pack and transport business for Kopparberg in the UK.
productSmall container for automation projects
GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM IS adding a new plastic container for eComm automation to its range.
articleEnd-to-end automation
Otto Group, a mail order company and one of the world’s biggest e-commerce companies, has specified end-to-end automation for its new dispatch centre.
productLarge-scale AMR deployment
European eComm delivery solutions provider Paack has deployed a large-scale autonomous mobile robot-based system in its distribution centre in Madrid.
productLuxury retailer backed by advanced automation
BestSecret, a members-only online fashion retailer, has signed a long-term agreement with CEVA to manage logistics and operations at a new 80,000 sq m eCommerce fulfillment centre in Sulechów, Poland.
productDense storage solution for containers
Jungheinrich has launched PowerCube, an automated compact storage system for containers.
productDematic and Upshop partner on micro-fulfillment
The deal could make the installation of on-site automation at small grocery outlets to fulfil eComm orders easier.
productRobots increase role in 3-shift operation for retailer
Online retailer Zalando is increasing its robot fleet across DCs to 57 TORU robots from manufacturer Magazino.
articleAdvanced automation system sees growing demand from SMEs
Swisslog has experienced a global increase in demand for the AutoStore system.
articleDistribution centre expansion project
EXISTING DC optimised for growth through automation project serving mezzanine and ground floor operations.
productNew drum motors head for Interroll
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2022, Thomas Baack will take over as managing director of Interroll Trommelmotoren GmbH in Hückelhoven-Baal, Germany.
productDematic develops partnership to tackle advanced robotics tasks
The automation player has announced a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics provider, Dexterity, to offer full-task robotics as part of its automation solutions.
productNew northern depot for parcel firm
Following a record year of growth in which it secured its first profit, UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced plans to open a new depot in Huyton.
newsNew AMR range launches to UK
Guidance Automation has become the first reseller of OTTO Motors’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the UK.
productNext-gen supply chain mechatronics the goal of latest Amazon acquisition
The online behemoth has acquired Belgium’s Cloostermans in a bid to further develop customised state-of-the-art technology.
articleAdventures in ‘Damage Land’ – how Amazon is automating damage detection of parcels
Detecting parcel damage is tricky at Amazon’s scale, but the online retailer now has researchers training robots to help with the task.
articleThoughts on micro-fulfilment
Pieter Feenstra on Micro Fulfilment Centre options for eGrocery fulfillment.
productIntegrating safety sensors into machine circuits
Leuze Electronic safety relays provide safe solutions for all applications in machines and systems. The comprehensive safety relay portfolio always offers the right connection between safety device and machine.
productAMR firm passes one billion units picked
Locus Robotics has surpassed the one billion units picked milestone. This achievement was attained 59 days after Locus registered 900 million units picked.
