articleSports retailer to build automated warehouse with Swisslog
Swisslog has entered into an agreement with Sportamore – the leading Nordic online sports retailer – to supply an automated warehouse solution.
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articleKeeping up with the pace
Logistics is at the heart of the new consumer’s online shopping experience and online sellers that fail to recognise this and choose to ignore the benefits of modern intralogistics can fall off the pace, says John Maguire, commercial director of Narrow Aisle.
articleAnother level of added value from 3PL with a difference
We don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
articleAutomation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
articleRobotics and the click-to-ship revolution
Robots have always been considered as futuristic. The reality is, they are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way – and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. By Simon Cooper, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe.
productModular system is key
MiniTec’s modular aluminium profile flow rack kit helps demonstrate the new Kanban monitoring system launched by WERMA.
productGeodis supports order fulfillment for Kenzo
Geodis is stepping up its growth in the retail fashion sector as proven by a new partnership with Kenzo, the luxury prêt-à-porter company.
productDebenhams to close one DC and ten small warehouses
The retailer has begun a consultation on the closure of one central distribution centre and around 10 smaller regional warehousing facilities as part of a wide-ranging ‘Fix the Basics’ plan the company is working through.
productTGW hires new UK managing director
Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics Group has announced the appointment of two managing directors for its Northern Europe operations.
articleASOS adds GOH system for 500000 garments
BS Handling Systems has recently completed a major contract to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment solution for ASOS in Barnsley, allowing the pure play fashion retailer to move away from a labour intensive system.
articleInsights and innovations from IRX and EDX
Over 5,000 tech-savvy visitors from across the globe came together at the NEC for the co-located InternetRetailing Expo (IRX) and eDelivery Expo (EDX) this year. Game-changing news, developments and innovations – including more than 25 large-scale product launches – were presented at this year’s Expos by more than 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
articleI versus Robot?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks that humans have performed for decades. From Luddites in the 1800s to modern day “digital refuseniks”, some have always resisted change, and yet today’s robots are more capable than ever. So will workers rejoice at being unshackled from repetitive and dangerous tasks, or should we brace ourselves for high-performing smart warehouses becoming deserted dark logistics facilities?
articleAmazon to open robot-driven Warrington DC
Warrington is one of four new fulfilment centres that Amazon will open in 2017.
productCSL play it cool with Aryzta
Aryzta, a leading international bakery company, recently turned to Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) to provide a pallet conveyor system for use within a cold store environment.
productWTG event to host dynamic storage solutions from Interroll
Interroll will be exhibiting the latest innovative technology in dynamic storage for pallet live, carton live buffer and order picking, with informative live demonstrations at Warehouse Technology Group Live on Wednesday 14 June.
productSpace saving picking solution on show
Dexion will be demonstrating its Vertical Tornado system at the WTG event.
articleSwisslog debuts fully automated mixed pallet creation solution ACPaQ
Creating customised mixed pallets for individual stores from single-SKU pallets is one of the most important areas of successful retail warehouse operations, and has long been a monotonous manual task for retailers. Intralogistics specialist Swisslog has addressed this challenge by unveiling a robot-based solution designed to fully automate and potentially triple the speed of the palletising process.
productKION ‘making very good progress’ with Dematic integration
Half a year after the acquisition of Dematic, the KION Group sees itself fully on track with integrating the automation and supply chain optimisation specialist.
productToyota completes acquisition of Vanderlande
Toyota Industries Corporation’s acquisition of Vanderlande – the global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market, as well as being a leading supplier for warehouses – has been completed.
productDematic Northern Europe opens state-of-the-art HQ in Oxfordshire
Dematic revamps its HQ as an attractive destination for customers and prospects to discuss solutions and see automated equipment in action. The firm also sees the facility as key in cherry picking the brightest talent.
