articleGet your storage story ready for Peak
Retailers need to get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season, says Edward Hutchison.
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productBeauty business signs on for automated fulfilment
Oriflame has partnered with fulfilment specialist Active Ants.
newsNew group CEO for Element Logic
Element Logic has announced the appointment of Ankush Malhotra as the new Group CEO.
newsOcado and Coles announce the launch of Australian CFCs
Both Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) in Australia commenced operations in July.
productAmazon launches robotic fulfilment centre in Leeds
The £500 million Gateway45 facility is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs.
articleThe future is flexible automated omnichannel distribution
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, flexibility is paramount. As consumer preferences shift, so must the systems that support them. For businesses looking to thrive in this dynamic landscape, integrating flexibility into automated omnichannel distribution is essential.
articleSupervised autonomy
One of the fastest growing robotics companies operating in the logistics sector is determined to keep humans in the loop. Plus One Robotics chief executive Erik Nieves explains why to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.
newsHear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
productDeal with outbound and return
THE BEUMER Pouch System solves the challenges of omnichannel logistics in the fashion sector.
articleFirst pocket sorter in pharmaceutical sector
THE FIRST ever pocket sortation system in the pharmaceutical sector is enabling efficient omnichannel distribution for the Lithuanian healthcare company, Limedika.
articleAvoiding a hangover: The benefits and potential of warehouse automation in the alcohol industry
British alcohol businesses have experienced a revolution in recent years with the rise of craft beers, artisanal spirits and non-alcoholic options. Meanwhile, consumers are shifting away from pubs and bars towards at-home drinking experiences, largely fuelled by e-commerce and rising prices. Alcohol wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors must find new ways to adapt to beat the competition, and it all starts in the warehouse, explains Simon Jones.
productPicking robot launched
THE ROBOT is designed for a wide variety of applications such as pick and place, kitting, sorting, warehouse and eCommerce.
productRetailer Babydump augments Autostore with AGRs
THE RETAILER uses an Autostore ASRS to manage many orders, and uses robots from Prime Vision to transport empty boxes from box erectors to picking stations, conveyors and chutes, depending on order profile.
newsAutomated solution for insect farm
LAC Logistics Automation has designed and installed a bespoke conveyor and robotic solution at Entocycle’s London Bridge insect farming base.
articleWhat now for the MFC market?
One of the leading players in this sector, TakeOff Technologies, recently announced it had entered Chapter 11, in effect a ‘reorganisation bankruptcy’.
articleThe essential guide to choosing the right warehouse automation partner
As the logistics industry evolves, selecting the right warehouse automation partner is crucial for optimising supply chain operations and maintaining customer satisfaction. Here are some key considerations to guide your decision.
productLarge-scale ASRS for textile wholesaler
THE GERMAN firm Erwin Müller has installed a shuttle system, automating processes for incoming goods and adding 130,000 storage bins, as well as picking workstations.
newsEuropa Warehouse announces multiple contract wins
Despite volatile economic conditions recently due to labour shortages and rising costs, Europa Warehouse has secured thirteen new customers and gained over £11 million worth of additional revenue, in the past six months.
articleA bit of practical help
Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.
newsKey fulfilment firm pushes envelope on order cut-offs
THG Fulfil, the operations division of THG’s third-party fulfilment Ingenuity business, has extended its order cut-off for next-day delivery to 1am, effectively making orders placed between midnight and 1am same day.
