productMajestic Wine selects 3PL for eComm orders
GXO LOGISTICS will handle logistics for all retail and eCommerce orders from UK and Ireland for Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer.
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productSwisslog hosts webinar to support emerging micro-fulfillment industry
AS MORE grocers get real-world experience operating micro-fulfillment centers, new e-grocery fulfillment best practices are emerging, and more sophisticated approaches are being adopted that enable levels of productivity and speed that weren’t possible several years ago.
articleAssessment of micro-fulfilment strategies
CENTRALISATION HAS been a critical question for many network developers over the years. In the case of grocery fulfilment, the benefits of central order orchestration are significant – however, the concept is not without flaws.
productSafety first
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine interact smoothly and safely within a warehouse environment. Safe automation expert Pilz covered this topic in its recent webinar, ‘Safety first for warehouse automation.’
productNew DC to feature robots
WALMART CANADA is investing more than $118 million to build a new high-tech sortable fulfillment centre near Calgary.
productLidl begins recruitment for Luton RDC
THE NEW warehouse is due to open in 2023 will be the world’s largest Lidl warehouse. The build forms part of the discounter’s £1.3bn investment in Great Britain in 2021 and 2022.
productSwisslog and Berkshire Grey announce automation partnership
THE DEAL brings together contrasting firms with integrator Swisslog more associated with high density, high throughout installations, while Berkshire Grey is known for modular, AI-driven robotics-led automation.
productInsight on micro-fulfilment centres at IntraLogistex 2022
Join experts from Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, as they share their warehouse automation experience and expertise in an educational conference session at IntraLogistex 2022 (29th-30th March) at CBS Arena in Coventry.
articleWhat do lift truck operators think of their job?
A recent survey by Talent in Logistics, sponsored by UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association), answers this question, and found more than half (51%) of male lift truck operators aged 30 and over do not find their management to be trustworthy and honest. 52% would also not recommend their job to family and friends.
productRefrigerated trailers go electric
AS PART of NewCold’s Sustainability strategy, the company is taking active steps to mitigate the effects of its operations on the environment.
articleGet on board with AMRs
Labour shortages are not a blip, but have in fact reached a pivot point, says Simon Jones.
productMinimal operational disruption for food firm
A LEADING food manufacturer has selected Inotec UK for a further line marking project.
newsIngredients firm increase resilience with new warehouse
BENEO INVESTED €7.7 million in the new automated warehouse in Germany.
productCo-op awards contract for thermal roll cage liners
THERMAL INSULATION specialist Seymour Manufacturing International will supply the products to more than a dozen of Co-op’s UK distribution centres.
articleThe art of dark storage
Edward Hutchison shines a light on the emergence of dark stores for the new breed of dynamic micro-fulfilment operators and how to kit them out.
articleUsing the Hive mind
UK on-demand grocery delivery service Beelivery is using HIVE360 as its first outsourced payroll provider to help it better manage staff.
newsRichard Wilding among winners at CILT Awards
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK honoured the winners of its 2021 Awards for Excellence at a special ceremony in London on 17 March.
productGXO’s use of collaborative robots leapt 200% in 2021
USE OF AMRs are spreading from eComm operations to heavy load applications such as grocery.
productAutomated packing process
PROSEAL TRAY sealing technology has enabled natural dog food specialist Naturaw to automate its packing process in order to meet strong demand for its products, while enhancing the quality of the packaging and maintaining the company’s commitment to eco-friendly packs.
articlePractical green packaging options
When handling and storing goods, the food and drink sector is one that requires specialised solutions owing to the utmost importance of optimal health and hygiene, says Kite Packaging.
