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productWalmart to automate milk processing
The grocer will install a Swisslog automation solution within its Valdosta, Georgia, USA facility. It is planning to break ground on the milk processing facility later this year and the project is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
newsTesco awards three-year rail transport contract
FROM 29th October 2023, Maritime Transport has been appointed by Tesco to manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
articleQ&A with Baumann Sideloaders
Baumann on what sets sideloaders apart from regular forklifts.
articleFood retailer invests in automated warehouse
GERMAN FIRM Bartels-Langness (Bela) is investing €13.9m in its first automated warehouse to boost store service levels.
articleDHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
THE CONTRACT logistics player and the robotic tech company are involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage.
articleMFCs: macro versus micro
Macroeconomics will not hold micro-fulfilment back for ever, argues Dave Berridge.
articleThe role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
articleGold stars for brownfield project
A retailer undertook a major reshape of its automated warehouse operations – a massive challenge – made even more so because it occurred during the pandemic.
articlePlan for the future
After the unpredictability of the past few years, the UK’s cold chain professionals have been afforded a little more opportunity to plan for the future over the course of 2023, says Tom Southall.
articleFight your corner
We have a vicious circle. Logistics is not viewed as attractive by many job seekers but until we ensure that the logistics sector is paying everyone fairly, we’re unlikely to appeal to a diverse workforce, says Kirsten Tisdale.
productEnhanced automatic labelling
TSC PRINTRONIX Auto ID has released a new print engine that promises a smaller, faster, greener, more easily integrated solution for automatic labelling.
newsWaitrose & Partners awards 3PL contract
GXO LOGISTICS has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, and will continue to operate two key UK distribution hubs located within Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
articleExotec hits key installation milestone
THE INNOVATIVE warehouse robotics manufacturer has now achieved more than 100 customer sites around the world.
productUKWA announces ‘Year of Warehousing’ for 2024
THE UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced that 2024 will see the launch of a high profile, year-long campaign to highlight the critical role of warehousing in supply chains, the sector’s major contribution to the UK economy, essential employment of 1m people, and the key role it is set to play in embracing solar power to achieve UK’s net zero goals.
articleField to store in 24
SPANISH GROCER Mercadona has deployed warehouse automation from Cimcorp to drive the delivery of fresh produce from field to store within an astonishing 24 hours.
articleTGW’s latest Stingray shuttles score high on sustainability
WITH COVERS made from locally sourced wood, the new generation of Stingray shuttle saves 25 tonnes of plastic per year. This is a step towards more sustainable, efficient, and reliable shuttles that transport totes, cartons, trays or hanging goods.
articleDocket grab signposts ops for Samworth Brothers
THE CHILLED and frozen food distribution specialist was looking for a new hanging sign for its chilled distribution site in Leicester.
productVisku to bind consultancy and virtual warehouse storage
SUPPLY CHAIN consultants Bis Henderson has combined its consultancy and space businesses under a single new brand, Visku.
articleDensity and performance the keywords for new warehouse robotics system
Hai Robotics has launched new solutions aimed at heightening warehouse storage density and real-time efficiency.
