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Daifuku​ celebrates 80th anniversary 

With more than 10,000 projects delivered, branches and contract partners in 23 countries and over 8,600 employees – Daifuku is celebrating a major milestone in its history. For the past 80 years, the company has been offering its customers comprehensive intralogistics solutions. 

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Box sorter launches at ‘one-third average price’

Manufacturing and logistics control specialist Red Ledge and materials handling specialist Stockrail International are co-launching ‘Red Ledge RedRail’, an Excel spreadsheet-driven box sorter that is said to be one third the price of an average sortation system.

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Intelligence squared

Industry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.

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Bespoke floor paves way for automation at Yusen Logistics

In conjunction with Swisslog, Yusen Logistics installed a light goods automated storage and retrieval system for its warehouse in Tuas, Singapore. The innovative AutoStore system includes approximately 16,595 space for stored items and utilises autonomous robots.

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Precise picking helps retailers make most of Peak

December through to Mid-February marks the period in which most e-retailers garner their greatest revenue gains. This has increased pressure on the traditional warehouse and distribution market, as now products need to be optimally stored so they can be quickly and safely prepared for shipping.

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Swarm intelligence

In an age where production is growing and ever smaller batches are transported, the production and distribution sides are virtually dependent on the efficiency and flexibility of the transport logistics, says Kardex Remstar.

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Leading 3PL to target cutting-edge start-ups

Kuehne + Nagel plans to invest globally in technology start-ups that could ‘transform logistics’. The shopping list includes big data and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics.

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BITO clicks with IntraLogisteX 2018

BITO will be exhibiting at IntraLogisteX at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 27-28 February 2018. Members of BITO’s experienced sales team will be on hand to discuss the leading supplier’s solutions for shelving and racking; storage and order picking systems; bins and containers; and warehouse equipment and accessories for a broad array of applications. 

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BITO plans new container sizes suited for eCommerce

Joining BITO’s existing 600 x 400 mm containers this year will be nestable two-third and one-third size containers, which provide the kind of solution sought by e-commerce retailers for deliveries and storage within automated facilities.

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Optimise and survive

While Amazon, Zalando and the rest are gaining ever larger market shares, they are simultaneously investing massively in their logistics infrastructure. This means even companies with small storage needs must optimise logistics processes, argues Kardex Remstar.

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(What’s the story?) Better storage

BITO Storage Systems helps Proper Music transform its order picking and storage solution operations for its expanding business, which includes a fast-growing eCommerce operation.

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