newsHear lessons learned from Ocado’s Andover fire
Ocado will present at our Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference on June 9 at Coventry’s CBS Arena to share lessons learned from the catastrophic fire at its Andover fulfillment centre in 2019.
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productUnil partners with Swisslog for its automated high-bay warehouse
UNIL AS has selected Swisslog as partner for the development of the company’s automated high-bay warehouse in Våler, Norway.
articleHow can businesses navigate the worst era for supply chain disruption?
In recent years the disruption we have seen in our global supply chains has been at historic levels. The triple whammy of Brexit, Coronavirus and geopolitical discord in Eastern Europe, that has culminated in all-out war in the region, has exacted a pressure on supply chains unseen in decades, says Dave Howorth.
productChampioning digitalisation
GLOBAL SUPPLY chain software specialists Nulogy will highlight the benefits of digitalisation for contract packers and 3PLs at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show, held on 25th and 26th May at the NEC in Birmingham.
articleEver-faster food
Automated logistics solutions from KNAPP are helping grocers worldwide to fulfil online orders profitably.
productDouble up grocery loads
IFOLLOW AMRs use patentable technology to transport two roll cages at once, to a total load of 1,000kg, and they can also transport pallets, or trolleys.
productSoftware-driven automation
CIMCORP WILL showcase its automated order fulfillment solutions at LogiMAT in Germany.
productLightweight powered stair climber
A NEW lightweight powered stair climber weighing 18.5kg and with a carrying capacity of 120kg is being rolled out across the UK by Stanley.
articleLogistex unveils partnership with Berkshire Grey
The system integrator has joined Berkshire Grey’s Partner Alliance Programme and will supply the robotics firm’s AI-driven fulfillment solutions for eCommerce, retail, and 3PL customers in the UK.
productHuge RFID order for crate tracking
DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET selects Inotec to supply 40 million RFID identification cards.
articleAutomated order fulfillment in supermarket
KESKO, THE second largest grocery retailer in Finland, has started work on a pilot installation at the K-Citymarket Ruoholahti hypermarket site to install and implement an automated order fulfillment system.
productParcel dispenser for food
CLEVERON HAS launched a modular parcel machine for the delivery of food and regular goods.
articleLooking for a second chance
A scheme to give ex-prisoners another chance at employment is proving a win-win for both employee and employer, with Clipper Logistics supporting it in a big way, says charity Tempus Novo.
articleMore options than you think
Logistics offers more varied and valuable ways into the industry than you might think, including degree apprenticeships, says Richard Atkinson.
articleLoading lift boosts horticultural plant delivery
FRESHLINC HAS taken a bespoke V2G (vehicle to ground) 12 pallet, 5.3-tonne modular loading bay lift from Transdek UK.
productCo-op awards contract extension
WINCANTON HAS secured a two-year contract extension to support a Co-op distribution centre.
articleBetter accuracy for meal kit firm
Automation played a significant role in ensuring a meal kit firm boosted order accuracy as well as throughput at a time of rapid growth.
articleBeverage industry responds to evolving challenges
The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman.
articleHIVE360 boosts workplace training provision
Outsourced PAYE payroll, employee benefits and engagement company HIVE360, has added over 100 accredited workplace training courses to its employee benefits app, including health and safety training courses to ensure employees have the knowledge to follow safe work procedures, and the company’s compliance is up-to-date.
productAMR cross-docking for grocers
THE NEW solution from Geek+ Robotics is said to support an increases number of stores from each cross-docking terminal by more than doubling throughput.
