article3PLs have often been shy of automation due to the ever shifting sands of contract logistics. HSS editor asks Andrew Hoyle, head of automation at Wincanton, if that is changing?
articleAs one of the best goods-to-person solutions available today, AutoStore, the cube-based system originally developed in Norway, has revolutionised e-commerce fulfillment and small item order picking.
productWith its patented Box Mover Technology, the EffiMat system from RARUK Automation presents a new concept for small parts storage and order picking.
productSICK and AutoCoding Systems are collaborating on what is said to be the first fully-automatic smart vision inspection system for printed coding and marking on food, pharmaceutical and other consumer goods packaging.
productThe supermarket chain is investing €120m in automation to enhance freshness and lengthen shelf life.
productReverse 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.
productThe 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.
productLogistics 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.
productDiamond Phoenix Automation has been appointed authorised dealer for ICAM’s Silo range in the UK and Ireland.
productRachel Price and Nick Hughes join the group as business development managers.
productSwisslog has received a major order from IKEA Supply (Malaysia) with a value of approximately 43 Million Euro.
productSwisslog has been named MHE Supplier of the Year at the Logistics Middle East Awards.
articleOrder 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.
productSSI 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.
articleTo 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.
articleThe 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.
productThe Norwegian food retailer COOP is significantly expanding its central goods distribution centre in cooperation with Witron.
articleIvanti Supply Chain outlines how ‘’bionic workers’ can boost safety and productivity.
productWe 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.
productKardex 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%.
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