articleSteeled for growth
Massive automated metal warehouse incorporates quick loading of lorries as steel merchant raises the bar.
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articleASRS allows designer furnishings firm to consolidate five warehouses
ROMO, the manufacturer of designer fabrics, wallcovering, rugs etc turned to Ferretto Group for an ASRS solution.
articleTHE FUTURE – Did you anticipate robots or drones?
Does the ‘warehouse of the future’ imagined ten years ago look like the warehouse of today? Did you imagine goods-to-person being delivered by robots? Or hives with swarms, and drones? I’m guessing not…
article“Never before has there been such a marked difference between the requirements for a warehouse and the needs of a fulfilment centre.”
Demand for fulfilment is rising rapidly, however, developers are still building big footprint structures that are very tall, says Martin O’Grady, director, Unipart Supply Chain Consultancy.
articleLinde Material Handling launches automated guided cart
Linde Material Handling has launched the Linde C-MATIC; a new automated guided cart (AGC) designed to improve production logistics.
articleLogistics encouraged but not convinced by Brexit White Paper
The Government has published its Brexit White Paper, following last week’s cabinet meeting at Chequers. The logistics industry has welcomed the Paper’s emphasis on ‘frictionless trade’, but has been underwhelmed by lack of detail on other key areas.
productSwisslog’s AutoStore implementation to boost retailer’s efficiency
Multi-channel fashion retailer enlists Swisslog to implement AutoStore warehouse automation system to boost growth.
newsLawyer puts Brexit trade plan under microscope
What does the Government mean by a ‘facilitated customs arrangement’, and what is the role and limitations of the ‘trusted trader’ proposal?
productK.Hartwall develops alternative to loose loading of parcels
PostNord has been piloting the BigBox from K.Hartwall between two parcel terminals to test the benefits of load carriers versus loose loading.
productDistribution firm upgrades loading ramp using Swap-in plan
Multiplastics (Europe) has renewed apparatus within its loading bay facility using Thorworld Industries’ ‘3-year ramp swap’.
newsUK Mail rebrands as DHL Parcel UK
Following the acquisition of UK Mail by Deutsche Post DHL Group in December 2016, the company will begin rebranding to DHL Parcel UK.
articleHeavy lifting in a tight environment
Dudley’s Aluminium has experienced a threefold increase in storage capacity and faster placing and picking with Combilift multidirectional forklift.
productRolling papers
The Low Profile Reel Clamp Attachment is used in the factory, warehouse and production environments to lift reels of paper and film, etc.
newsJohn Lewis, Siemens and Telefónica to compete for Warehouse Operations of the Year
CILT announces finalists for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2018.
articleePRICE warehouse installs one kilometre of Interroll MCP
ePRICE one of Italy’s leading e-commerce operators has entrusted systems integrator Incas S.p.A. with the entire logistics system at its new distribution centre in Truccazzano (Milan). Interroll provided the solution for handling the merchandise in the new automated warehouse.
articlePWC: British industry can’t ‘wait & see’ on Brexit
The financial auditor says ‘from a supply chain perspective, businesses need to understand in detail how they buy and sell products and services from around the world’.
productBeyond block stacking
A corrugated packaging solutions provider has upgraded its storage layout to introduce operational efficiencies.
productNo deal Brexit ‘looks extremely bleak’ says RHA
On Tuesday 24 July, MPs in the House of Commons were heard to repeat ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’. But for the 7000+ members of the Road Haulage Association the prospect of a future without a Brexit deal looks extremely bleak.
articleOcado maximises warehouse space and efficiency
The warehouse specialist has delivered an AutoStore system at the distribution centre of leading online supermarket, Ocado, for use in its Speciality Store general merchandise subsidiary, marking the second installation for this customer.
productSimplifying exports
AEB’s software solution Product Classification Exchange simplifies and accelerates export control classification for traders and suppliers.
