articleThe Direct to Consumer model explored
The advent of the web has greatly disrupted how consumers shop. It might not be done yet, according to a new report examining the Direct to Consumer model.
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articleStorage expansion part of new cargo terminal plans
A variety of rack layouts will be deployed as ACUNIS undertakes a turnkey storage project for a 3PL based at Nairobi airport.
articlePaper manufacturer invests in heavy duty automated warehouse
The system from Pesmel comprises dense storage of of heavy paper rolls, as well as automated handling.
articleA question of scale
Not too long ago, the idea of sleek modern offices or residential sitting above a logistics centre would have been unthinkable, but times are changing says James Nicholls at architect firm Stephen George + Partners.
productBaumann honours Hessle with Dealer of the Year award
Baumann has announced its first UK winner of a ‘dealer of the year’ award, since the establishment of the UK subsidiary in August 2015.
articleAnother level of added value from 3PL with a difference
We don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
product€1M contract with home improvement retailer
Combilift has signed a contract with European home improvement retailer Kingfisher to deliver a mix of Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklifts and Combi-WR walk behind machines to the company’s French outlets during 2017.
articleFormaplex boosts production with crane system
Street Crane has helped a leading component manufacturer to boost production at a new 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.
articleSupporting high volume item picking
VisionDirect has deployed Snapfulfil WMS with a key criteria the ability to validate against multiple barcode options for identical SKUs. Of 12 WMS options considered, only three could deliver this.
articleHigh speed door for intensive indoor applications
Efaflex has released the EFA-SRT MTL high speed door, which has been designed for intensive logistics applications. At a glance it offers 250,000 cycles per annum, sizes up to 300mm x 300mmm and can be used as an access obstacle or access prevention door.
productExpress handling of loose loads
The Express Snoot from Caljan reduces turn-around time for retailers and other companies handling loose-loaded cargo. Developed exclusively for use with Caljan Performer Telescopic Conveyors, the unit is said to make light of loading and unloading vehicles of any size.
articleAutomation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
articleWindsor provides trucks for narrow aisle application
Windsor supplies 3PL with a mix of access equipment, including scissor lifts from JLG, QuickStock lifts from Genie, and forklifts from Flexi and Komatsu.
productWaitrose NDC selects Voiteq Voice
After consolidating bulk goods from five of its regional sites into one national distribution centre, Waitrose uses voice-directed working to set best-practice across the business.
articleInformal deals could alleviate Brexit pain suggests economist
A leading economist has suggested that informal deals would be used by the UK the avoid disruption in the aftermath of breaking away from the EU.
articleRobotics and the click-to-ship revolution
Robots have always been considered as futuristic. The reality is, they are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way – and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. By Simon Cooper, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe.
articleThink packaging for increased efficiencies
Packaging solutions can help boost throughput and save space in fast growing eCommerce fulfilment centres, says Kite Packaging.
productRemove the void
The e-Cube from B+ Equipment is a proven, effective void reduction packaging solution for order fulfilment.
articleFrom the Mini to the MaxX – Translift wage war on wasted space
Neville Chamberlain once famously wrote “There are no winners in war”, well for over fifty years, Translift has been waging war on wasted space, and there have been thousands of winners. Winners who have saved space, money and time, thanks to the innovative products and solutions from Translift.
newsNew Lower Thames Crossing approved by Government
The Department for Transport has today (12 April 2017) announced the preferred route for a new Lower Thames Crossing that could create more than 6,000 jobs and boost the economy by more than £8 billion.
