articleSystem allows two sorting modes
Women’s accessories brand Parfois has scaled up logistics effort with an innovative sortation solution.
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articleLooking to enter the world of automation?
AGVs and AMRs are a perfect place to start, says Dematic.
articleAre your pick-faces oversized? Find out in 2 minutes
If you operate a warehouse that picks cartons or units, your pick faces are probably over-sized, which has a considerable cost attached.
newsWincanton creates warehouse transformation director role
THE 3PL has appointed Ian Hunt to the post which will focus on driving forward automation, robotics and warehouse initiatives at Wincanton.
articleAnalysts predict growth in robotic micro-fulfillment
Concerns over future lockdowns and customers’ heightened expectations regarding fast delivery are driving retailers to re-evaluate their fulfilment strategies.
newsProblem solving on demand: check out virtual conference
HSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
productThe Warehouse – the foundation of your business
2021 will continue to see major changes in how warehouses manage production and stock.
articleOn Demand problem solving for warehouse operations
HSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
articleAutomation flexes its muscles
The pandemic has added to the unpredictable nature of fulfillment as shopping habits shift and evolve. This has led to greater demand for grocery micro-fulfilment and more frequent peaks, leading to innovative automated solutions. Simon Duddy reports.
articleAward-winning technology for bespoke mixed case pallets
One of the biggest challenges for large supermarket chains is the creation of bespoke mixed pallets, unique to each individual store’s needs. As SKU requirements differ based on the local demographic and even the store format, it is vital for grocers to account for this in their palletising process.
articleFive tips for keeping your warehouse healthy in 2021
The peak holiday season can be a stressful time for warehouse personnel—and equipment. In many organisations meeting peak demands requires automation equipment to run at maximum capacity, often without regularly scheduled system maintenance. This tendency to defer maintenance due to high demand was even more prevalent in 2020 as many organisations saw above-normal demand for extended periods during the pandemic.
productParcel firm installs robot-based sortation
Yamato, Japan’s leading parcel delivery company, has installed parcel sortation solutions on four sites based on ‘Mini Yellow’ AMRs supplied by LiBiao Robot.
articleBook wholesaler invests in automation
The firm lays out a wide-ranging automation upgrade to support an ambitious omnichannel growth plan.
articleDurable pallets for automation
Steve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
articleFour storeys of robotic sortation for parcel firm
A sortation system with LiBiao’s autonomous mobile robots at its heart has replaced a conveyor-based system at the fulfilment centre of a Japanese cosmetics retailer.
articleRobotics key to lockdown fulfilment strategies
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught the logistics industry anything it is the importance of staying flexible in the face of rapid – and unexpected – change. The pandemic has had a significant impact on supply chains throughout the country, stress-testing their resilience and in many instances pushing them to near breaking point.
articleDigital Twins: supply chain hit or miss?
Can digital twin technology be of use to the supply chain, asks Emile Naus?
productFlexible warehouse automation catches Wincanton’s eye
SqUID technology from start-up BionicHIVE, shortlisted in the ‘Dark Store’ category for 2021’s W2 Labs programme, will be trialled and refined within Wincanton’s UK-wide operation.
newsAutomation fund raises $900 million
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners raised the cash, with the fund earmarked for backing automation companies, including technology product, software and services businesses, that enhance productivity across a range of end markets and use cases.
productRobots boost case picking speed by 300%
ALLEN DISTRIBUTION, a third-party logistics company focused on grocery distribution, installed their first robotic warehouse automation solution provided by Prime Robotics.
