The economics of eComm
How has the pandemic affected the economics of e-commerce? Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the evolving retail landscape and the role of warehouse automation.
How has the pandemic affected the economics of e-commerce? Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the evolving retail landscape and the role of warehouse automation.
The agility and responsiveness of logistics providers during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of the supply chain to our economy. Rodney Steel, chief executive of the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, finds out from members how their experiences in dealing with the challenges of 2020 have made them even better prepared for those of the future.
The integrator has expanded its European AutoStore business, coupled with a focus on its own system solutions.
Contract packer APS has migrated to Nulogy’s cloud-based software for co-packers, enabling it to respond more quickly and effectively to customer demands.
STEFFEN FLENDER TOOK the reins as managing director of Interroll Automation GmbH on October 1, 2020.
The intralogistics equipment supplier will consolidate its business operations in North West England from four sites into one central hub.
An upcoming virtual showroom tour of a new Customer Experience Centre will provide a look at the tech, as well as other yet to be released solutions.
Dematic will install a 10-aisle Dematic Multishuttle system with 300,000 container storage positions for the electronics distributor.
LAC Conveyors & Automation, part of the LAC Group, have been awarded the exclusive rights to sell and promote a wide range of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) designed and manufactured by Prime Robotics.
Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.
So, you’ve just invested heavily in this shiny, new, and very expensive, automation system which the manufacturer assures you will revolutionise your picking and packing operation. However, as we all know, a chain is only ever as strong as its weakest link. In this case, the weakest link could well be your choice of pallet.
For a long time, the primary driver of warehousing and logistics automation advances has been efficiency. Robots and machinery can perform repetitive and complex tasks faster, safer and with greater precision than manual methods ever could. But what about the environmental benefits of automation?
Kastner & Öhler, one of the largest fashion and sports providers in Austria, has commissioned SSI Schaefer to equip its central warehouse in Graz.
Jungheinrich has acquired a stake in the Munich-based robotics start-up Magazino.
Online retail for groceries is continuously on the rise and calls for intelligent and flexible logistics solutions.
In the wake of Covid-19 and a move towards increased consumer purchasing online, Kardex Remstar introduces greater functionality to improve order picking performance for distributors and eCommerce suppliers who require a faster turnaround of orders.
Norwegian warehouse automation technology provider AutoStore has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado Group.
AMR leader Locus Robotics has achieved a major milestone with the announcement its robots have picked more than 200 million units.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are more and more finding their way into the material handling industry.