productSustainable logistics centre for Quooker
THE MANUFACTURER, inventor of the world’s first boiling water tap, is building an automated logistics centre in Nieuw Reijerwaard, Netherlands.
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newsMobile robot trends show shifting requirements
Once the major driver of AMR growth, the Kiva-inspired shelf-to-person robot is seeing revenue growth slow, with global revenues rising by “only” 12% in 2023. Interact Analysis says it is forecast to be one of the weakest segments for mobile robots in 2024.
productWincanton deploys pioneering VersaTile automation
The modular automation solution has been installed at the 3PL’s Northampton shared user facility to tackle high-volume e-Fulfilment for customers.
articleBITO renews LEO AGV
The firm has introduced a new generation of its LEO AGV, which combines a new chassis with productivity enhancing technology.
productMaking sense of picking strategies and technologies
Distribution centres of all sizes have been impacted by the rapid growth of eCommerce and shift to smaller order sizes.
productStretch hood seeks to boost security
BEUMER HAS launched a patented stretch hood in a bid to prevent tampering, damage or other impacts during storage and transportation.
productHome Bargains implements robots for handling roll cages
THE DISCOUNT retailer has implemented a large-scale automated marshalling solution from Lowpad at its Amesbury distribution centre.
newsOnline pharmacy invests in AI and robotics
Apotea has announced it will automate its new logistics centre in Varberg, Sweden in collaboration with RightHand Robotics and SSI Schaefer.
newsInvar supports Tomorrow’s Warehouse 2024
Businesses looking to transform operational performance in the warehouse should not be limited in their choices.
articleTurning warehousing and order picking on its head
Dematic solutions integrating AutoStore are scalable, compact and efficient.
productCreating clockwork productivity: How AZ Pneumatica achieved 80% efficiency with automation and robots
Forget manual labour and misplaced parts! AZ Pneumatica, a leading Italian manufacturer of pneumatic valves and cylinders, has undergone a robotic revolution. This transformation, achieved through a two-phase collaboration with Kardex, boasts an impressive 80% increase in picking speed and a near-elimination of picking errors (a 90% reduction).
articleBMW automates warehouse for spare parts delivery
Inther Group has provided conveyor systems, automated small parts warehousing with shuttles, and ergonomically tailored order-picking stations to drive faster delivery of spare parts with enhanced quality and dependability.
newsAutoStore strengthens leadership team
PARTH JOSHI has joined as chief product officer while Carlos Fernandez moves to chief solutions officer.
productRenault invests in Skypod robots from Exotec
The new-generation logistics facility in Villeroy, France is 100% automated, with the Skypod robots helping the car manufacturer pick items at height, while eliminating the risk of operators falling.
productGreggs provides more detail on new frozen site
GREGGS HAS chosen Swisslog as integration partner for the facility in Derby.
newsApparel distributor turns to robots
S&S ACTIVEWEAR has partnered with Körber Supply Chain using Geekplus robotics solutions at three warehouse sites across the Americas.
articleElectronic component distributor revamps Leeds DC
Farnell selected BS Handling Systems to integrate a powered conveyor solution at the facility.
newsGeneration Logistics Week targets youth engagement
The initiative, scheduled to run on 24-28 June 2024, will host a range of educational activities throughout the five days, each one supported by the campaign’s sponsors including CEVA Logistics, GXO and Tesco.
productCarrefour automates order picking
The grocer recently opened the automated facility in Bourges France. The warehouse is part of Carrefour’s transformation plan and provides fresh produce to its stores in eleven departments in central France.
articlePost-sorting process to meet spikes and dips
Fortna has launched the OptiSweep robotic solution to automate the post-sorting process in high-volume distribution centres.
