Solving the AI jigsaw for intralogistics
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL is determined to make the most of its Abingdon facilities, and turned to Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks’ warehousing specialists for a solution.
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, the UK freight forwarding and logistics sector has been plagued with challenges, says Steve Parker.
Tight margins and short-term contracts can make investment in hi-tech warehousing solutions problematic for 3PL providers, which means the search is always on for low-tech alternatives, says Claire Umney.
The warehouse technology firm has secured $80 million funding to drive global expansion goals.
IT services provider Computacenter has implemented a robotic warehousing system from Exotec.
KASTO HAS introduced an automated magnetic handling system for long stock, enabling steel stockholders to speed and simplify order picking.
The awareness campaign has continued to challenge perceptions of the sector by taking its message directly to thousands of people.
Revolutionising efficiency across 3PL, apparel, and retail industries.
Windsor Materials Handling has signed a deal to become the UK official distributor for CVS Ferrari, a specialist in high-capacity forklifts and container handling equipment.
The project will take place at its new 1.2 million square foot warehouse facility in Northampton and marks a key milestone in the 3PL’s sustainable logistics journey.
The direct dispatch model is said to make shipping products from factory to its retail customers more efficient.
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.
The agreement with Reflex Robotics, a general-purpose humanoid startup, means the logistics provider will pilot Reflex’s robotics solution in an omni-channel fulfillment operation for a Fortune 100 retailer.
Helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has opened a £30 million logistics hub in Yeovil.
Dematic has signed a deal with Italy’s AgriEuro to deliver a spare parts management solution for a new logistics centre.
The Autumn budget is an opportunity to support the warehousing and logistics sector, says UKWA.
Staci UK has built a reputation as a high-value logistics partner with a strong international presence in Europe, Asia, and the USA.