productCentralised operations
Retailer centralises operations in bid to conquer complexities of eComm fulfilment.
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articleSupply chain reaction
UKWA CEO Peter Ward calls for a fairer deal for the industry that kept shelves stocked and shopping delivered to the doorstep through the UK lockdown and will be key to the recovery of the economy in 2021.
articleThe economics of eComm
How has the pandemic affected the economics of e-commerce? Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the evolving retail landscape and the role of warehouse automation.
articleTransform the workforce
What skills are required to ensure that a modern-day workforce is competently conscious of how its actions affect environmental impact?
articleMaximise safety when turning loads
DEMAG HAS INTRODUCED a new load turning function for its universal crane product range.
productRapidly upskill workforce with online Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workplace
Astutis is launching two new online sustainability training courses designed to help professionals become more sustainable in their business practices.
articleHow to handle supply chain disruption
Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.
articleUnique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
newsNearshoring trend could lead to increased warehouse demand
According to Savills latest research report, Europe is to see an additional 11.6 million sq m of warehouse demand due to the manufacturing sector by the end of 2022, based on Capital Economics forecasts data.
productReader for challenging barcodes
Cognex has launched the DataMan 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers.
productOn-demand paper packaging
The Storopack PAPERplus Track system is designed for medium to large packages weighing between 5 and 50 kilograms.
articleR&D: the tax credit option
Greater adoption of technology is the key to overcoming challenges facing the industry, says Rob Lowe. Yet many firms are missing out on valuable funding that could support it, he adds.
articleElectronics firm installs palletising and picking solutions
Solar power component manufacturer Power Electronics has trusted AR Racking to equip the new warehouse at its facilities in Spain.
articleSleek and powerful Euro Stage V compliant trucks
Doosan has launched a range of Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – the 9-Series is said to offer outstanding fuel efficiency, performance, driver comfort and durability.
articleConsider driverless transport in support of production
Across all industries, companies are faced with the growing challenge of using resources in an optimised, profitable and sustainable way in order to survive in dynamic market environments.
articlePPE solutions provider deploys robots
The firm uses robots ‘where it makes sense and people to carry out higher-value tasks’.
articleCope with Covid and prepare for Peak
The Covid crisis is prompting companies to invest in automation and robotics to better manage operations, despite facing revenue declines resulting from the pandemic, says Logistex.
articleRobots already a reality
Robotics and humans working together, the workforce of the future – or is it? For the materials handling industry, this is already happening, says Ron Farr.
articleUnderstand the implications of ‘Going Route One’
Manufacturers with Direct to Consumer operations need to consider storage and picking for efficient fulfilment of growing order volumes, says Edward Hutchison.
