articleTowards a balanced warehouse
The events of the last few years, including Brexit and COVID-19, have forced senior management to think very deeply about how best to develop their operations to cope with unforeseen uncertainties.
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articleHighly dynamic automation in the warehouse of tomorrow
The warehouse of tomorrow will be highly automated, says Joel Garbutt, Head of Sales Northern Europe, TGW.
articleToyota’s vision for the future of truck design
Toyota has applied an innovative design approach that goes beyond current standards when introducing lithium-ion batteries to forklifts.
articleSeek Intelligence before Automation
When it comes to automated warehouses, at SEC Storage, we’re huge fans. So much so, that we have an entire division devoted to it. However when looking to deliver the required efficiency and productivity levels of ‘tomorrow’s warehouse’, automation is rarely the most optimal solution available.
newsInterroll’s second plant in Atlanta starts operation
Interroll has completed construction on its second plant on their campus in Hiram (Atlanta) Georgia. The 11 million dollar investment gives Interroll a substantial increase in capacity for the region.
articleChain chemist opens 100 million euro automated DC
dm-drogerie markt has opened a new distribution centre with robotics and software from Swisslog.
productNew robots collaborate to lift trays and crates
US start-up Dexterity has launched full-stack (hardware and software) robotic systems.
producteComm warehouse could feature up to 300 robots
Pure play retailer Proshop has deployed 70 AutoStore robots delivered by Element Logic in a 16,300 sq m, which is anticipated to open in November 2020.
productUrban Outfitters to deploy automated split case picking
The business has appointed TGW to design and implement an automation solution for its new fulfilment centre in the UK, which is due to go live in 2021.
articleRead the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Special Report
Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.
productCash-rich Ocado ramps up investment
Ocado has its eye on a massive online grocery opportunity and is increasing investment. The company is still not profitable, however.
productCode reader suited to sorters
Datalogic has launched the AV900 industrial 9MP image-based code reader for applications in transportation, logistics, distribution and airports.
articleAsda to expand eComm operation with automation project
The retailer will expand the eCommerce operation at its North East Clothing depot in Washington, with a the project due to be completed in 2021.
articleSemi-automated solution allows firm to keep investment manageable
Plastic electroplating specialist C+C Krug took the path to semi-automation of logistics processes with SSI Schaefer.
productHand sanitiser here to stay
The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off.
articleApp-based grocer opts for robotic picking
Picnic has selected TGW as partner for the highly-automated fulfilment centre.
productCovid-19 and the impact on the consumer goods industry
For order fulfillment facilities to be successful in the future, it’s essential to understand what changes and challenges the industry will face.
articlePrediction: Retailers to in-source sortation
In the future sorting items to the depot level will be increasingly carried out by retailers themselves.
productRobots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
articleCan the swarm replace fleet management?
Agilox autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are saving costs for customers by applying swarm intelligence.
