newsProcter & Gamble project goes live as part of global automation partnership
Cainiao has been named Procter & Gamble’s global strategic automation partner.
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newsWitron launches Order Picking Network
The automation leader is making a paradigm shift from traditional optimisation within the logistics centre towards end-to-end, data-based, and dynamic network optimisation.
newsRetail supply chain leaders largely ‘deciding in the dark’ says research
Major retailers are being held back from essential supply chain transformation by outdated decision-making methods, according to new research from Kallikor.
newsHelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity
The gains were made in collaboration with Locus Robotics, which has developed a cold-storage hardware modification for the leading meal kit company.
articleSupermarket Jumbo boosts route planning
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has transformed its eCommerce logistics operations with Greenplan, EPG’s intelligent route planning and optimisation solution.
articleSmarter execution and lower environmental impact
This Lucas webinar explains the operational advantages of Dynamic WES. Andrew Southgate, VP business development EMEA at Lucas Systems shares insights.
productBakers Basco and Allied Bakeries talk bakery equipment crime on Good Morning Britain
Bakers Basco and Allied Bakeries appeared live on ITV’s Good Morning Britain this morning, using two live broadcasts between 6am and 8am to highlight the growing issue of bakery delivery equipment theft, misuse and illegal recycling and the impact it can have on the UK’s bakery supply chain.
newsLineage automates next-generation refrigerated warehouse with TGW Logistics
Grocery retailers and food producers are set to benefit from enhanced supply chain speed and reliability as Lineage breaks ground on one of the world’s most advanced automated cold storage facilities.
articleAre you playing to win, or hoping not to lose?
That was one of the intriguing questions raised at last week’s SCALA Consulting Annual Supply Chain Debate, which was positively bursting with insights. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
productDematic and Cimcorp power half billion pound ALDI warehouse
The discounter has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
articleUK food security at risk without stronger recognition of the cold chain
A Cold Chain Federation (CCF) report sets out ten recommendations, including recognition of the cold chain as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
newsAsda to upgrade eComm fulfilment with Ocado Smart Platform
The deal marks a major upgrade for Asda’s online grocery service, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week.
newsThis Thursday: Brownfield Bootcamp webinar and everything you wanted to know about automating manual sites but were afraid to ask…
Dematic leads this live webinar bursting with insights on the realities of making warehouse automation pay dividends for your operation right now.
newsNew electric models added to UN forklifts range
UN Forklifts is introducing a significant update to its electric materials handling range with the launch of the new FE Series electric counterbalance trucks and the new RT reach truck range, following field trials and evaluation work focused specifically on UK operating conditions.
articleRethinking stretch wrapping: Why efficiency matters more than ever In today’s packaging landscape
Rising material costs and increasing global pressures are forcing businesses to take a closer look at long-established processes.
newsWinners announced at Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Awards took place at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event in Coventry on May 14.
newsM&S tallies cost of cyber attack at £131 million
The ransomware attack last year meant M&S could not take online orders for six weeks from April 25, after its data was compromised via a vulnerable vendor.
newsLocus Robotics buys in gripper technology
The warehouse robotics leader has acquired Canadian firm Nexera Robotics, which is best known for its patented NeuraGrasp technology.
newsMarks & Spencer begins construction on landmark £340m automated food DC
The milestone was marked with a steel signing ceremony led by Rugby Store colleague, Michelle Elliman.
newsJD Wetherspoon cuts energy use and emissions with major refrigeration upgrade
The pub company has significantly improved the efficiency and sustainability of its supply chain following a major refrigeration upgrade at its Daventry distribution centre, operated by DHL.
