articleThe catwalk to checkout revolution
Speed, from catwalk to rail and from click to pick, is everything. Robotics, AI and intelligent automation may hold the answer explains Dave Bull, Head of Sales, Dematic Northern Europe.
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productHome electronics giant builds automated DC
Interdiscount turned to automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics for the project at its Swiss headquarters.
productDigital warehouse of the future
Robots and autonomous vehicles to play key roles in the futuristic facility in the East Midlands.
articleDemanding 24/7 operation
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad handles 50,000 customer deliveries per year from its South Yorkshire distribution centre. To maintain its 99% on-time delivery status, the company requires efficient warehousing.
productGoing the extra mile
The migration of a hazardous substance into foodstuff is the main safety concern for food contact materials (FCMs).
productIndustrial door keeps medical device manufacturer moving
Crawley-based Elekta replaced a 20-plus year-old roller shutter door that was beyond repair, with a Sprint Run door from sara LBS.
productCustomised RMGs
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to supply two Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes with remote control and extensive customisation.
productMeachers facilitates new research centre
Biome Bioplastics has opened a new research and development (R&D) unit in Southampton within a building provided by Meachers Global Logistics.
articleFresh solution for fruit and veg firm
Union Industries has installed a Bulldoor to maintain high standards of hygiene at P J Stirling.
productConveyor solutions for chilled and deep-freeze environments
Food processing as well as conveying, sorting and storing packaged food and beverage are crucial processes in the food industry and Interroll offers a wide range of solutions in the field even for deep freeze logistics.
productAutomotive supplier Multimatic maximises space
Following a strategic move to lower its facilities costs at its UK headquarters, Multimatic has invested in a temporary building from Spaciotempo that will be in use for at least the next decade.
articleTemporary warehouse helps Wincanton deliver contract win
Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm, providing supply chain consultancy with approximately 17,500 people across more than 200 sites and have a 3,400-strong fleet of vehicles. Aganto helped them out with a temporary warehouse.
articleSurvey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
productRunway beam verification
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is to issue a ‘Guide to the verification of runway beams’, writes Ricardo German, Technical Assistant at LEEA.
productFire resistance
This shutter from Hart Door Systems delivers 60-minute fire resistance to match the requirements of this major London airport.
productSnapfulfil drives dramatic improvements for action sports retailer
Fast-growing action sports retailer, FreestyleXtreme has dramatically improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity in its warehouse operation following the implementation of the Snapfulfil Cloud WMS.
productScience in spirals
A German producer of chocolate-based sweets needed to transport cartons containing the candy down with the minimum amount of transfers possible.
articleTalent in Logistics Awards 2018 winners announced
The best of the best in the transport and logistics industry were celebrated at the annual Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, on Thursday 21 June in Telford. Worthy winners were presented with awards at a glamorous event hosted by celebrity guest, Jeff Stelling, presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday and live football on Sky Sports.
productHeavy and bulky picks
In order to pick heavy and bulky sheet materials without suffering any damage, manufacturers and distributors use platform solutions such as the Hubtex EZK series.
articleMobile crane to improve efficiency
In June 2018, Warrenpoint Port ordered a Konecranes Gottwald Model 3 Mobile Harbour Crane. The order is part of the Northern-Irish port’s 25-year growth plan.
