articleStorage investment helps apparel distributor boost pick rates
SEC Storage has designed and installed a future proof, multi-tier picking structure solution at Focus International providing a 40% increase in storage capacity.
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productIs BMW seeking to ‘do an Ocado’?
By developing its robot logistics platform from simply a function into a system for sale, BMW is seeking to offer its logistics expertise to third parties in production settings.
productProblem solving at HSS Live
The pandemic, Brexit and the longer term trend of eCommerce mean warehousing and logistics operations are changing fast. Get up to speed and get insight on innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
productDP World and DHL start building 42m automated warehouse
Work has begun on a 482,000 sq ft warehouse for the world’s leading contract logistics provider, DHL Supply Chain, at DP World London Gateway.
newsDuravant to acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions
The engineered equipment leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from its parent company, Hearthside Food Solutions.
productMajor picking milestone for robotics
Locus Robotics has passed the quarter-billion (250,000,000) units picked volume level heading into the 2020 holiday peak season.
articleSwisslog added to HSS Live programme
Shane Faulkner, Head of Sales, Swisslog will present on ‘Off the Shelf’ automated solutions within 3 months.
articleToy retailer makes play for space saving automation
Intralogistics expert Swisslog has received an order to install a modern automated compact storage system for ROFU Kinderland, one of Germany’s leading toy retailers.
productRhenus Logistics invests in robotic stackers
The 3PL is using models from Effidence, a supplier of collaborative and autonomous robots.
articleMICRO-FULFILMENT FOR A POST PANDEMIC ERA
There is an opportunity for traditional retailers to leapfrog the current state of technology by reconfiguring the existing retail network to support a micro-fulfilment strategy.
productL.B. Foster launches new automated handling website and solutions brochure
Buyers and specifiers of automated handling solutions can now safely browse a comprehensive range of innovative, modular, safe and efficient conveyors, showcased online and in print by sector specialist L.B. Foster Automation & Materials Handling.
articleThe best of both worlds
We have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.
productDSV invests in AutoStore for eComm
The 3PL player has invested in an AutoStore solution from Element Logic to cover small goods handling and the growing demand in eCommerce.
articleLockdown 2.0
The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, says lockdown 2.0 has further intensified the inexorable move towards online sales and deliveries made direct to consumer (DTC).
articleEnabling robots to pick unknown objects from bulk
Software innovations are paving the way for robust and flexible robotic automation in challenging logistics environments, says Herbert ten Have.
productAutoStore patent claim branded absurd by Ocado
Norwegian automation specialist AutoStore has filed an action with the Intellectual Property Office in the UK, claiming entitlement to certain patents filed by Ocado in relation to its Ocado Smart Platform.
productOcado invests in micro-fulfillment start-up
The UK tech leader has bought a minority stake in Myrmex, a robotics start-up that provides micro-fulfilment with a twist – the automated tote handling is designed to feed a front end that can be accessed directly by consumers.
productPallet handling expert appointed
INTERROLL HAS APPOINTED of Paul Wilkinson to business development manager specialising in pallet handling solutions.
productSpecialist range grows
Coveya has added to its specialist range of conveyors helping packaging manufacturers to meet demand.
productWhat’s the Holy Grail for eCommerce?
Logistics operators that once relied largely on human labour are now testing autonomous forklifts, self-driving carts, and other technology intended to improve efficiency and cut costs by automating repetitive tasks and freeing workers up to handle more complex jobs, WSJ reports.
