articleCooling solution for beverage closure company
Expertly designed systems from UPM Conveyors can be the perfect solution to manufacturing issues, resulting in a more efficient, cost effective process, says the firm.
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productMore fresh products
CAPRABO, SUPERMARKET chain Eroski Group’s distribution chain, commissioned AR Racking to fit out its strategic and new logistics platform located in the Free Zone (Barcelona).
articleKeeping an eye on the big picture
As a direct result of the pandemic, the demand for e-grocery has risen by more than 60%. This requires an intelligent software solution approach based on real-time analytics, says Swisslog.
newsWaitrose West London ‘dark store’ opens
Wincanton has started operations at a new Customer Fulfilment Centre (“CFC”, also known as a “dark store”) for Waitrose.com in Greenford, West London, making it the first supply chain partner to create a dark store for grocery home deliveries in the UK.
productAutomated loading and unloading
THE POD maintains temperature integrity and loads and unloads quickly.
articleSwisslog hosts webinar to support e-grocers in fulfilment challenge
The grocery industry hit a tipping point with e-commerce in 2020 and there is no turning back. E-grocery fulfilment will continue to challenge grocery supply chains, making automation technology even more important.
articleLynas Food Service invests in VNA
Jungheinrich UK is helping to support the expansion of the largest family-operated Foodservice Company in Ireland, Lynas Food Service, through the deployment of a range of intelligent materials handling equipment across several sites.
productHigh speed carton sortation
THE ALLIANCE GROUP has awarded a multi-million contract to Scott.
newsAsda plans to close hubs and expand ‘in-store pick’
The supermarket has announced plans to serve the increasing number of customers shopping online by expanding its ‘in-store pick’ model – projecting the creation of 4,500 new roles in store-based online operations across the country.
productSmart logistics robots for e-grocery application
GEEK+ HAS been selected by myEnso, a German online grocery start-up to upgrade the company’s DC for FMCG with a goods-to-person robotics solution.
productAre you looking to protect food in transit?
Protecting items during transit is vital, particularly if delicate and susceptible to being ruined if in the incorrect temperature range, says Kite Packaging.
productDesigned to suit food markets
HART’S ASSOCIATION with many major manufacturing sectors through its wide range of door products is widely acknowledged. One sector includes the UK’s biggest sector, the £100 bn Food and Drink industry which employs over 4m people.
articleThe charge for power
Power Charging from Fronius means lead-acid batteries can benefit from rapid or opportunity charging.
articleWinning the e-grocery race
The Swedish food retailer, Axfood, had long been looking for a solution that would bring together its traditional store business with its E-Commerce business in one logistics centre. It matched up with Witron which has developed a specialist automated omnichannel strategy.
productNew web app for CocoonTMP visibility tool
COCOONFMS HAS extended the capabilities of its CocoonTMP product by developing a web app to allow the users of CocoonTMP to view their shipments on their mobile device.
articleNarrow aisle order picker built for replenishment
The Aisle-Master AME-OP order picker is designed to both pick orders in narrow aisles, as well as lift pallets for replenishment, reaching to higher levels. The truck is also comfortable working outside loading and unloading pallets from lorries.
articlePowering logistics for effective e-grocery
As the world moves further into the digital landscape, grocers are racing to find the best way to channel new opportunities. But while the e-grocery industry is poised for growth, it also faces unique challenges, says Swisslog.
articleApple producer uses robotic packer
Kent apple producer Adrian Scripps is using Brillopak’s UniPAKer robotic crate packing cell at the end of its conveying line.
productTry before you buy offer
RENOVOTEC IS introducing a two-month ‘try before you buy’ offer for eCommerce and other operations with demanding picking and sorting processes.
articleLooking to enter the world of automation?
AGVs and AMRs are a perfect place to start, says Dematic.
