articleOcado automated warehousing deal for French supermarket
The Ocado Group has signed an agreement with Groupe Casino to develop the Ocado Smart Platform in France.
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productCoping with the impact of peaks in retail
In manual distribution centres peaks have a huge impact. It is very common for the number of pickers and packers to be increased significantly during these periods, but sourcing a high volume of qualified operators can be difficult.
productDaifuku 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.
productToyota launches semi-automated order picking trucks
Toyota Material Handling UK has announced the launch of two semi-automated order picking trucks equipped with t-mote remote drive.
articleEvolving manufacturing process driving smarter bots
Omron says the manufacturing process is evolving and predicts factories, driven by greater product customisation, will move from linear models using conveyors and AGVs to more intelligent types of mobile robots.
productToyota receives four nominations at the FLTA awards
Toyota Material Handling have received four nominations for the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2018, which is the biggest and most prestigious annual event in the Materials Handling industry calendar.
articleSmarter handling with lean automated trucks from Toyota
Toyota Material Handling is introducing a new and expanded automated warehouse range to the European market.
productSavoye appoints Logistex as distributor in the UK & Ireland
The agreement signed between Savoye and Logistex, enables Logistex to promote, sell, install and maintain a range of products including the Intelis PTS goods to person shuttles, Intelis conveyor and Intelis packing machines.
productBox 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.
newsAcquisition to help KUKA build factory of the future
KUKA has acquired software firm Visual Components in a bid to define the next level in intelligent automation.
articleRegistration opens for IntraLogisteX
The show takes place in Ericsson Exhibition Hall 1 of the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2018.
articleIntelligence 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.
productBespoke 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.
productPrecise 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.
articleTraceability key as Pharma firm automates DC
Specialist 3PL Postnord TPL AB and Apotek Hjärtat AB opted for SSI Schaefer to provide the intralogistics for its central pharmaceutical logistics centre in Norrköping, Sweden.
articleSwarm 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.
newsLeading 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.
productBITO 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.
articleSmart order consolidation and high uptime stand out at automated DC
Supply chain experts tour the highly dynamic logistics centre of automotive Ferdinand Bilstein that has been kitted out with automated intralogistics from Witron.
productBITO 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.
