articleRetailer invests in Witron’s OPM technology
The Canadian grocer Metro implemented the picking technology in a -28 deg C warehouse.
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articleASOS installs pocket sorter technology in Berlin DC
KNAPP is supporting leading online fashion retailer ASOS with the introduction of pocket sorter technology in its Berlin distribution centre.
productFrench retail chain Monoprix strikes delivery deal with Amazon
Monoprix, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Casino Group, will make a broad selection of its food offering available to customers in Paris via Amazon Prime Now.
productEnhanced goods-to-person system to extend order cutoff times
Dematic has introduced an enhanced Goods-to-Person (GTP) solution to provide a smarter, faster ergonomic order fulfillment engine.
productResearch points to automation
Online retailers need greater automation in the warehouse to help meet delivery schedules during peak periods and to improve customer service, shows independent market research from Conveyor Networks.
articleMore in store
Dematic has expanded its solution set to include AutoStore, the ultra-high density goods-to-person piece picking system, giving omni-channel businesses the opportunity to quadruple their storage density for fast order fulfilment. By Daniel Aspin (pictured), Sales Lead at Dematic Northern Europe for AutoStore and James Smith, Business Development Manager at AutoStore.
productSpearheading innovation for the Smart Warehouse of the future
Mike Vernon, head of innovation at Kuehne & Nagel UK is the keynote speaker at the next Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester on June 13.
newsMassive automated DC planned by Shop Direct
Online retailer Shop Direct has announced proposals to upgrade its fulfilment capabilities by creating an automated, 500,000 square foot distribution and returns centre in the East Midlands.
articleRFID about more than stock accuracy
Retailers are beginning to embrace RFID in-store with a view to transforming stock accuracy. But, while great, there are potentially some even greater benefits of deploying RFID, explains Craig Summers, UK MD of Manhattan Associates.
articleASOS continues to boost last mile solutions
The online fashion giant is accelerating its already considerable investment in logistics to back up industry leading delivery and returns propositions.
productIntelligent cross picking
The principle of batch picking is now well established in modern storage systems to ensure fast order picking.
productGrowing retail chain chooses CarryPick
Swisslog Logistics Automation will implement goods-to-person automation system CarryPick for Von Maur’s eCommerce fulfillment centre in Davenport, Iowa.
productSmart Logistics combines Virtual with Reality
Swisslog and parent company KUKA team up at CeMAT/Hannover Messe, taking place 23–27 April 2018. The KUKA booth in Hall 17/Booth G04 will focus on the Smart Factory of the future, featuring cyberphysical systems, human-robot collaborations, and augmented reality applications.
productRovolution robot picker marks new era
Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics has developed a revolutionary system for fully automatic split case picking, using robots with its goods-to-person smart piece picking solution FlashPick.
articleOverhead conveyor for fast fashion
SSI Schaefer has extended its product range for eCommerce and omni-channel distribution with the development of a highly compact and multifunctional overhead conveying system for goods up to 3kg.
articleSorter extends capacity and cuts lead times
Continued company growth and increasing product volumes were challenging logistics capacity for clothing firm Colin’s.
articleRobotic warehouse start-up Magazino secures funding
The international technology group Körber has invested in the Munich-based robotics start-up Magazino in exchange for a minority stake in picking specialist.
productInther celebrates 20 year anniversary
The supplier of logistics automation systems was founded 20 years ago by Paul Hermsen and Martijn Herder who still manage Inther today.
articleACPaQ: The power to palletise up to 500000 cases per day
The robot-based ACPaQ solution is the newest milestone in the successful cooperation between Swisslog and KUKA. This world-class innovation is the latest development to emerge from the bundled robotics and intralogistics know-how of the two leading providers.
newsAutomation firm Witron grew revenues 6.2% in 2017
The group increased revenues to 515 million Euros in the fiscal year 2017.
