Mercadona to automate fresh food distribution at four DCs
The supermarket chain is investing €120m in automation to enhance freshness and lengthen shelf life.
The supermarket chain is investing €120m in automation to enhance freshness and lengthen shelf life.
Reverse logistics is one of the most often overlooked elements of the complete operations cycle but it shouldn’t be. Unmanaged, uncontrolled returns processes can put tremendous strain on a facility’s available space and labor. Further, and perhaps most compelling, are the costs associated with returned inventory.
The Swiss logistics specialist Swisslog, a KUKA subsidiary, has received a major order from IKEA Supply (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd with a value of approximately 43 Million Euro.
Logistics specialists can meet over 400 suppliers of a vast array of storage and materials handling solutions at IMHX 2019, the UK’s biggest and longest running intralogistics equipment exhibition, returning to the NEC, Birmingham, in September.
Diamond Phoenix Automation has been appointed authorised dealer for ICAM’s Silo range in the UK and Ireland.
Rachel Price and Nick Hughes join the group as business development managers.
Swisslog has received a major order from IKEA Supply (Malaysia) with a value of approximately 43 Million Euro.
Swisslog has been named MHE Supplier of the Year at the Logistics Middle East Awards.
Order fulfillment has become hugely complex. To cope, the warehouse needs to become intelligent to deliver, says Ian Abbott, head of software solutions, Dematic Northern Europe.
SSI Schaefer has announced its new brand ambassador, Mick Schumacher. The reigning Formula 3 champion, who is competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship this year, has entered a long-term partnership with intralogistics specialist SSI Schaefer.
To ensure the company can fulfil demanding regulatory requirements in terms of tracking and tracing for pharmaceutical products, now and into the future, Slawex has integrated a state-of-the-art picking system, including a Schäfer Scan Machine, into its processes.
The Gebhardt Shuttle StoreBiter 500 is said to be the new benchmark when it comes to warehouse capacity, flexibility and efficiency with the storage of pallets, box pallets and containers.
The Norwegian food retailer COOP is significantly expanding its central goods distribution centre in cooperation with Witron.
Ivanti Supply Chain outlines how ‘’bionic workers’ can boost safety and productivity.
We predict a mix of familiar headaches and new opportunities in the warehouse of the future. Lack of space is still a major concern, and unlikely to go away, while barely noticed new tech such as 5G may have a much bigger impact than anticipated.
Kardex has introduced FramePick4Wholesale – an efficient goods-to-person solution that enables wholesale companies to reduce the distances walked in their warehouses by as much as 65%.
In a challenging environment, how can you be sure that you are keeping up to date with all of the developments in materials handling? From understanding the implications of automation through to choosing the right energy source for your next forklift truck there’s a lot to consider.
Supplying drug store chains and grocery stores with shampoo, hair care products and styling mousse is usually pretty straightforward. But sources of products used by professional stylists, or trendy products from smaller insider brands, are few and far between.
The parcel delivery firm released aerial footage shows the 276,454 sq ft main hub building and infrastructure work taking place on the 39 acre site.
An inspiring line up of speakers will address the critical developments driving change across the supply chain sector during a series of free-to-attend seminars taking place across four days at IMHX 2019.