articleChain chemist opens 100 million euro automated DC
dm-drogerie markt has opened a new distribution centre with robotics and software from Swisslog.
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productNew robots collaborate to lift trays and crates
US start-up Dexterity has launched full-stack (hardware and software) robotic systems.
producteComm warehouse could feature up to 300 robots
Pure play retailer Proshop has deployed 70 AutoStore robots delivered by Element Logic in a 16,300 sq m, which is anticipated to open in November 2020.
productUrban Outfitters to deploy automated split case picking
The business has appointed TGW to design and implement an automation solution for its new fulfilment centre in the UK, which is due to go live in 2021.
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Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.
productCash-rich Ocado ramps up investment
Ocado has its eye on a massive online grocery opportunity and is increasing investment. The company is still not profitable, however.
articleAsda to expand eComm operation with automation project
The retailer will expand the eCommerce operation at its North East Clothing depot in Washington, with a the project due to be completed in 2021.
articleSemi-automated solution allows firm to keep investment manageable
Plastic electroplating specialist C+C Krug took the path to semi-automation of logistics processes with SSI Schaefer.
articleApp-based grocer opts for robotic picking
Picnic has selected TGW as partner for the highly-automated fulfilment centre.
productCovid-19 and the impact on the consumer goods industry
For order fulfillment facilities to be successful in the future, it’s essential to understand what changes and challenges the industry will face.
articlePrediction: Retailers to in-source sortation
In the future sorting items to the depot level will be increasingly carried out by retailers themselves.
productRobots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
articleGebhardt launches smart sorting technology
The Gebhardt SpeedSorter is designed for a wide range of conveyed goods due to its modular design, high system performance, ease of maintenance and high availability.
articleCommon picking errors and how to avoid them
Are you a successful eCommerce operation stepping up to your first fulfilment centre? If so, a key challenge will be minimising pick errors. Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems, highlights four key areas where picking mistakes are commonly generated.
articleUK eCommerce specialist invests in warehouse robots
Rex Brown has announced a strategic partnership with AI and automation supplier GreyOrange which will see order capacity progress to 10 million orders per year.
productNeovia Logistics expands use of smart glasses
Due to coronavirus, Picavi carried out a global remote roll out of the pick-by-vision smart glasses for the 3PL.
articleWaitrose awards ‘develop and operate’ contract to 3PL for eComm DC
Wincanton has been chosen by Waitrose to create a Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) for Waitrose.com online grocery home deliveries – said to be a ‘first’ for the third-party logistics market.
productNew global sales lead at Interroll
Maurizio Catino will take over the role of executive VP global sales & service at Interroll and member of the Group management from July 1 from Dr. Christoph Reinkemeier, who is leaving Interroll.
productTesco outlines online growth plan
The grocer plans at least 25 new urban fulfilment centres.
productGebhardt wins product awards
The Gebhardt Intralogistics Group has received awards for its StoreBiter MLS and GridPick products, as well as for its Galileo IoT platform.
