articleWhy lean supply chains are going out of fashion
Russell Hutchinson thinks the era of lean supply chains may be coming to an end.
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newsHSS to rebrand as Logistics Matters
HANDLING AND Storage Solutions (HSS) magazine will rebrand as Logistics Matters from January 2023 to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
newsDHL launches automated pharma DC
Two years ago, the starting signal was given for a new warehouse for DHL Pharma Logistics in Laekebeek (Brussels region), with Inther Group in charge of intralogistics.
newsLocus Robotics raises $117m funding
The series F funding brings the robotics leader’s valuation close to $2 billion.
articleAsda handles Peak and returns simultaneously
The retailer has launched a new goods-to-person picking and returns system for its clothing brand, George.
productGrocer to build robotic fulfilment centre
Albert Heijn and Swisslog, a leading global provider of automated intralogistics technologies and the world’s leading integrator of AutoStore, are collaborating on a new, automated Home Shop Center (HSC).
productTGW expands into mobile robotics
With Quba, the intralogistics specialist presents a comprehensive range of mobile robots for the autonomous transport of totes, cartons and pallets.
productKardex-led team celebrates award win
A partnership combining Kardex, Church pharmacy and UpSteam.uk has won in the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical category of the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2022.
productBotsAndUs is now Dexory
A new name – the same passion for innovation. Paving the way for artificial intelligence and robotics to completely transform logistics, BotsAndUs continues its evolution now as Dexory.
newsExotec appoints chief financial officer
Exotec, the global warehouse robotics provider, has announced the appointment of Yann Leca as chief financial officer, to support the company’s sustainable growth and accelerate its global footprint.
articleRobotic case handling for healthcare logistics
Sinocare, Asia’s largest blood glucose meters manufacturer, turned to Hai Robotics to implement autonomous case-handling robot (ACR) systems into its warehouse in Changsha, China.
productCurrys warehouse staff don robotic suits for Black Friday
Tech retailer Currys has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from logistics partner, GXO, work safely and efficiently through the busy festive period.
productParcel firm to automate terminal
Beumer Group has been awarded a contract by Helthjem, a relative newcomer to the Norwegian express parcel delivery business.
productAmazon introduces item picking robot
Sparrow is Amazon’s new intelligent robotic system that moves individual products before they get packaged.
articleDB Schenker lauds warehouse automation 2.0
The leading global logistics service provider has rolled out Körber’s robotic solution for next-generation omnichannel fulfillment.
articleModular robotic storage for SMEs
Automation provider KNAPP has launched Open Shuttle Store, a scalable robotic storage system that is suited for SMEs.
articleDawn of a new era
As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
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articleInterrogate your options
The retail sector has always pushed the boundaries of automation in the warehouse, and this has gifted occupiers more control and efficiency. But the journey is far from over, and it is important to interrogate the solutions on offer, whether it is the flexibility of modular solutions, or how exactly data can add value. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleeComm operation deploys advanced robotics
A sophisticated solution from HAI ROBOTICS has boosted workflow efficiencies 3-4 times, and improved storage density by 60%, for cross-border eComm 3PL WINIT.
