Shift to store-pick explained
Earlier this year we reported how Asda and Sainsbury’s were closing regional fulfilment centres and ramping up in-store picking for online orders. A report from Atrato Capital offers an explanation for this move.
Earlier this year we reported how Asda and Sainsbury’s were closing regional fulfilment centres and ramping up in-store picking for online orders. A report from Atrato Capital offers an explanation for this move.
IT IS not the performance of modern production machines but their material supply that promises the greatest potential for further productivity increases, says Interroll.
ROTECH MACHINES, A UK-based manufacturer of coding and marking technology, has launched a range of high-quality modular conveyor systems, designed specifically for food, pharmaceutical, medical and industrial packaging operations.
The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker – the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.
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The arrival of automated warehouse technology has created an unavoidable question for owners of traditional warehouse operations: how long they can afford to wait before they upgrade to an ultra- efficient, 21st century automated system.
When you order a product online, Daifuku’s world-class material handling solutions kick into action, helping ensure that you get your order when you want it.
The warehouse robot technology leader has partnered with Oxbotica in a bid to integrate autonomous vehicles into the Ocado Smart Platform.
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse survey is open – so have your say at this crucial time.
Work has begun to extend M&S’s Bradford DC so it becomes a second online warehouse for M&S.com.
THE SORTING SYSTEM for the Asda DC in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire will provide Asda with the capacity to support continued growth across its parcel collection and returns business.
The central logistics hub for Europe is said to be one of the most advanced fulfilment centres for fashion, and can process up to 74 million SKUs per year.
Powered by results from real Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) implementations, our Robotics Calculator will provide you with a valuable insight into how robots would transform your operation from the ground up, says Körber Supply Chain.
THINK ABOUT a rail network, with single or twin tracks, main lines, branch lines and switches (or points).
AS A newly confirmed distribution partner for AutoGuide Mobile Robots, RARUK Automation can now supply modular, high payload industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMR) that can tug or lift high payloads.
THE FIRM Codorníu commissioned Jungheinrich to automate pallet transport at its San Sadurni De Noya site in north-eastern Spain.
INTERROLL HAS unveiled what it describes as the world’s most powerful synchronous drum motor for belt conveyor systems.
INTRALOGISTICS EXPERT Swisslog is set to host an around-the-world automation tour of some of its most prominent customer sites this year.
FORKLIFT ROBOTICS leader Balyo has updated its technological platform with new functions such as a tool for monitoring forklift performance.
Boots supply chain director Alan Penhale explains how store fulfillment was transformed into Omni-Channel fulfillment.