articleThe Direct to Consumer model explored
The advent of the web has greatly disrupted how consumers shop. It might not be done yet, according to a new report examining the Direct to Consumer model.
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articleA question of scale
Not too long ago, the idea of sleek modern offices or residential sitting above a logistics centre would have been unthinkable, but times are changing says James Nicholls at architect firm Stephen George + Partners.
productBaumann honours Hessle with Dealer of the Year award
Baumann has announced its first UK winner of a ‘dealer of the year’ award, since the establishment of the UK subsidiary in August 2015.
articleAnother level of added value from 3PL with a difference
We don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
articleSupporting high volume item picking
VisionDirect has deployed Snapfulfil WMS with a key criteria the ability to validate against multiple barcode options for identical SKUs. Of 12 WMS options considered, only three could deliver this.
articleHigh speed door for intensive indoor applications
Efaflex has released the EFA-SRT MTL high speed door, which has been designed for intensive logistics applications. At a glance it offers 250,000 cycles per annum, sizes up to 300mm x 300mmm and can be used as an access obstacle or access prevention door.
productExpress handling of loose loads
The Express Snoot from Caljan reduces turn-around time for retailers and other companies handling loose-loaded cargo. Developed exclusively for use with Caljan Performer Telescopic Conveyors, the unit is said to make light of loading and unloading vehicles of any size.
articleAutomation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
articleWindsor provides trucks for narrow aisle application
Windsor supplies 3PL with a mix of access equipment, including scissor lifts from JLG, QuickStock lifts from Genie, and forklifts from Flexi and Komatsu.
productWaitrose NDC selects Voiteq Voice
After consolidating bulk goods from five of its regional sites into one national distribution centre, Waitrose uses voice-directed working to set best-practice across the business.
articleThink packaging for increased efficiencies
Packaging solutions can help boost throughput and save space in fast growing eCommerce fulfilment centres, says Kite Packaging.
productRemove the void
The e-Cube from B+ Equipment is a proven, effective void reduction packaging solution for order fulfilment.
articleFrom the Mini to the MaxX – Translift wage war on wasted space
Neville Chamberlain once famously wrote “There are no winners in war”, well for over fifty years, Translift has been waging war on wasted space, and there have been thousands of winners. Winners who have saved space, money and time, thanks to the innovative products and solutions from Translift.
productIndustry 4.0 requires intelligent interlocks
As we race towards 50 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020, Industry 4.0 presents a huge challenge to manufacturers.
articleSideloaders ideal for 16 acre timber DC
Timber specialists Arnold Laver processes around 230,000 cubic metres of timber per annum and was looking for the most reputable sideloaders to serve the 7.5 metre high racking at their busy 16-acre national distribution centre in Sheffield.
articleControl of stock is critical for manufacturers
Efficient manufacturing relies on managing the supply of components and sub-assemblies to support production schedules, making effective stock control key, explains Alex Mills, sales & marketing director, ProSKU.
productDebenhams to close one DC and ten small warehouses
The retailer has begun a consultation on the closure of one central distribution centre and around 10 smaller regional warehousing facilities as part of a wide-ranging ‘Fix the Basics’ plan the company is working through.
articleFrozen DC deploys ‘single envelope’ approach
ISD Solutions has won an A$12m order from Dutch cold chain logistics specialist NewCold, to build a freezer storage and distribution facility near Melbourne, Australia, which will be largest automated high-bay freezer warehouse in the Southern hemisphere.
productConstruction industry 3PL contract won by Meachers
Major supplier to the UK construction industry RCM has appointed Meachers Global Logistics as its UK third party logistics partner.
articleMissguided fashion gets a lift from Nerak
Nerak Wiese has supplied two vertical lifts to XPO Logistics, operators of the new Missguided warehouse in Manchester.
