newsUnion points to frequent ambulance call-outs as proof of ‘terrible conditions’ at Amazon warehouses
The investigation by GMB claims to reveal ‘terrible conditions and poor treatment of workers’ in Amazon warehouses.
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productSafer automation with sensors
Sensata has launched a White Paper on how sensors are moving the materials handling industry towards safer automation.
productKuehne + Nagel launches KN SwiftLOG digital platform for e-fulfilment centres
The global warehouse management system is powered by JDA Warehouse Management.
productGMB to take legal action against three Amazon delivery companies
GMB, the union for gig economy workers, will announce legal action against three Amazon delivery companies on the charge of bogus self-employment.
newsFTA accuses ‘reckless’ Government of playing chicken over Brexit
With three weeks to go until crunch Brexit talks in Brussels, Freight Transport Association said the ‘reckless’ Government is playing chicken with crucial parts of the British economy.
articleLean operations
LKE is more than a manufacturer of trolleys and lifting equipment, it helps a broad range of companies bring a systematic approach to their handling operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy recently met up with the LKE team in the UK to hear more.
articleThe catwalk to checkout revolution
Speed, from catwalk to rail and from click to pick, is everything. Robotics, AI and intelligent automation may hold the answer explains Dave Bull, Head of Sales, Dematic Northern Europe.
productDigital warehouse of the future
Robots and autonomous vehicles to play key roles in the futuristic facility in the East Midlands.
productMeachers facilitates new research centre
Biome Bioplastics has opened a new research and development (R&D) unit in Southampton within a building provided by Meachers Global Logistics.
articleTemporary warehouse helps Wincanton deliver contract win
Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm, providing supply chain consultancy with approximately 17,500 people across more than 200 sites and have a 3,400-strong fleet of vehicles. Aganto helped them out with a temporary warehouse.
articleSurvey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
articleTalent in Logistics Awards 2018 winners announced
The best of the best in the transport and logistics industry were celebrated at the annual Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, on Thursday 21 June in Telford. Worthy winners were presented with awards at a glamorous event hosted by celebrity guest, Jeff Stelling, presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday and live football on Sky Sports.
productHeavy and bulky picks
In order to pick heavy and bulky sheet materials without suffering any damage, manufacturers and distributors use platform solutions such as the Hubtex EZK series.
newsDPD opens Notts DC and Barking depot
The parcel firm relocated its Nottingham depot to a new 60,000 sq ft distribution centre at Blenheim Park Road, while the parcel carrier has also opened a new purpose-built 45,200 sq ft depot in Barking – a new location for the company.
productKNAPP boosts revenues to over 700 million euros
Logistics automation specialist, KNAPP AG, has announced results for the year to 31st March 2018, showing an increase in net revenue of 12.3% from 631.9 to 709.6 million euros.
articleAutomotive supply chains will need to start from scratch
The impact of electric vehicles on logistics in the automotive sector will be immense. The problem is that nobody is quite sure just how immense, says Thomas Cullen at consultancy Transport Intelligence.
articleSteeled for growth
Massive automated metal warehouse incorporates quick loading of lorries as steel merchant raises the bar.
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.
