productFlexible automated solution for E-commerce
The innovative ILS 2100 from Schönenberger Systeme tackles a wide variety of handling challenges in the complex and fast-moving Omni-channel retail setting.
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productJohn Lewis models Magna Park 3 DC
Retailer uses modelling and simulation tool CLASS from Cirrus Logistics for facility focused on larger items requiring 2-man deliveries.
articlePowered picking trolley
The optimised KT3 drive order picking trolley from Wanzl with mobile power supply helps convey heavy loads without the need for physical strength.
article3PL revamps direct-to-consumer fulfilment
Due to a substantial increase in business at its Hams Hall site near Birmingham, key 3PL arvato revamped its handling capability.
articleNew system sorts a broad range of items
The new Rota-Sorter from Beumer Group is a sortation system that can handle different types of items such as bags, polypacks or packages.
articleAvoid packing line bottlenecks
While Werma is a relative newcomer to the logistics market, it has already made huge strides and counts M&S, Tesco, Morrison’s and Amazon among its customers, as UK MD Simon Adams tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productTVH invests in automated shuttle based DC
Increased volumes and lack of storage space prompted TVH to partner with TGW in an expansion of its distribution facility.
articleEyes on the prize
Retailers are facing unprecedented disruption to their business model as the habits of online shoppers turn paradigms on their heads. HSS editor Simon Duddy asks if technology that enhances supply chain visibility can help companies come out on top in this challenging time?
articleShipping 100,000 items per day
Innovative three-storey carton warehouse streamlines picking operation for rapidly expanding fashion retailer.
articleSorting the fashion industry
Sorters from Beumer have allowed a wide variety of fashion retailers to push the envelope in terms of deliveries.
productSwisslog acquires US automation specialist
Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions has bought pallet shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) supplier Power Automation Systems (PAS).
articleGrocery handling with CycloneCarrier
German organic foods supermarket chain Alnatura is to implement Swisslog’s new CycloneCarrier warehouse shuttle system in its flagship DC.
articleWiggle “moved” by CSL
Conveyor Systems Ltd have recently completed a major installation supplying an extensive pack and sortation conveyor solution for global online retailer Wiggle Ltd, operating as the UK’s No.1 online Cycle, Run & Swim retailer and was recently acknowledged and voted the Which? Recommended Provider No.1 online outdoor & leisure shop.
productSmart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers’ material flow
A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications, lot sizes and optimises operating costs.
productShoe retailer automates DC
Skechers was forced to automate the greater part of the processes in its distribution centre because of strong revenue growth.
productEfulfillment robot to preview at eDelivery show this week
EiraTech, the Dublin-based developer of robotics solutions for the e-fulfilment sector, is previewing its latest robot EiraBot 4 at the eDelivery Exhibition 2016, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham 27-28 April.
articleDeep-freeze storage warehouse built by Unitechnik
Romanian frozen-foods supplier Macromex built a distribution hub with Unitechnik as system integrator.
productSSI Schaefer expands its Midlands base
Following a significant period of sustained organic growth, SSI Schaefer has expanded its Midlands-based facility at Pury Hill, near Towcester in Northamptonshire.
productMaking complexity simple: KNAPP solutions at CeMAT
At CeMAT, KNAPP will embrace the exhibition’s theme of Smart Supply Chain Solutions by demonstrating how its latest innovations can boost logistics flexibility and quality, while providing the greatest possible investment security for clients.
productTune into the BITO TV show
A new film, made by ITN Productions and hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, takes a look inside Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems’ brand new purpose built office, show room, experience centre and distribution centre facility – which was officially opened in April 2016.
