productPlans for third Ocado CFC in Japan
Ocado and AEON have announced a third Customer Fulfilment Centre will be constructed in Kuki-Miyashiro, the Saitama prefecture of Japan.
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productExplore Warehousing 2.0 – putting AI into intralogistics
Join us on our upcoming webinar with Linde on 4 September 2024 at 9.30am, to discuss what intralogistics can gain from the artificial intelligence revolution.
articleNow is the time…
Peak planning starts earlier every year and to help you formulate your plans, Logistics Matters has gathered expert opinions to highlight the key issues you should be considering.
productMechanisation helps retailer pivot to omnichannel
EYEWEAR RETAILER General Óptica has revamped its logistics centre to adapt to omnichannel sales.
newsElement Logic UK appoints managing director
Element Logic, the world’s first and largest AutoStore distributor, has appointed Scott Torrington as managing director of its UK operations.
productHumanoid robot to deploy to warehouse
GXO LOGISTICS has signed a multi-year deal with Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, to deploy Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.
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.
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.
