articleAs the world moves further into the digital landscape, grocers are racing to find the best way to channel new opportunities. But while the e-grocery industry is poised for growth, it also faces unique challenges, says Swisslog.
articleDematic has completed an automated distribution centre for the Landmark Group in Dubai, UAE, allowing the multinational retailer to consolidate the logistics activities for part of its five existing manual distribution sites.
productLarry Olson and Dacen Haag have joined the team at the Chicago-based subsidiary Picavi U.S. Inc.
articleWomen’s accessories brand Parfois has scaled up logistics effort with an innovative sortation solution.
articleAGVs and AMRs are a perfect place to start, says Dematic.
articleIf you operate a warehouse that picks cartons or units, your pick faces are probably over-sized, which has a considerable cost attached.
newsTHE 3PL has appointed Ian Hunt to the post which will focus on driving forward automation, robotics and warehouse initiatives at Wincanton.
articleConcerns over future lockdowns and customers’ heightened expectations regarding fast delivery are driving retailers to re-evaluate their fulfilment strategies.
newsHSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
product2021 will continue to see major changes in how warehouses manage production and stock.
articleHSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
articleThe 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.
articleOne 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.
articleThe 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.
productYamato, Japan’s leading parcel delivery company, has installed parcel sortation solutions on four sites based on ‘Mini Yellow’ AMRs supplied by LiBiao Robot.
articleThe firm lays out a wide-ranging automation upgrade to support an ambitious omnichannel growth plan.
articleSteve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
articleA 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.
articleIf 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.
articleCan digital twin technology be of use to the supply chain, asks Emile Naus?
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