articleSports retailer aims for 100% accuracy with new WMS
A leading sports equipment retailer is on target for one hundred percent accuracy following the implementation of a new warehouse management system (WMS) from Snapfulfil.
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productCombi-PPT to showcase at LogiMAT
One of Combilift’s newest products, the Combi-PPT, will make its global trade fair debut at LogiMAT 2019.
productOnline greater than 20% of UK retail spend for first time
Recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail figures defied many analysts’ gloomy predictions with overall spending up 5% YOY in November. Online spending continued to drive retail growth as e-commerce sales soared by 13.1% over November 2017.
newsCold storage business reports growth despite rising costs
Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last year.
articleSpare parts sorting suited for kitting
Developed primarily to meet the needs of the changing automotive industry, Daifuku has launched SPDR (pronounced Spider) as a temporary storage and sortation systems for spare parts.
articleBuilding planes faster
Hubtex highlights how it is helping Boeing to build planes faster. HSS editor Simon Duddy also hears how the specialist manufacturer anticipates automated models will claim half of the electric sideloader market in ten years.
productDC conveying platform launches
Interroll will use the upcoming LogiMAT show to debut its new DC conveying platform.
articleIntelligent logistics for fresh food delivery
Three material flows, three shipping areas, three load carriers, and three different target customer groups placed a challenge on ASKO’s fresh food warehouse. Witron’s put together a comprehensive solution for a new warehouse.
articleMaximise the warehouse cube
A specialist food firm renovated its new Biggleswade facility to create more than 4,200 pick locations and eliminate the need for third party storage.
productOption for SMEs
The UR e-Series cobots allow RARUK Automation to provide highly cost-effective systems – often in combination with other automation products – that promise long term productivity gains.
productTemporary building delivered within ambitious schedule
Smart-Space has completed the construction of a 250-pallet packaging store for Cranswick at the food producer’s cooked chicken facility in Hull.
productOcado invests £3m in alternative fuels for HGVs
Ocado opened its first natural gas refuelling station at its Hatfield Customer Fulfilment Centre.
productInterroll expanding production
Interroll is creating additional capacities in order to be well-equipped for growing customer and user demand for conveyors and sorters, as well as for additional products.
productCustoms delay fears driving demand for STR forklifts
Narrow Aisle – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – is experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for its range of short-term rental (STR) trucks.
articleMaking mega warehouses happen
Built to stretch beyond the horizon, Britain’s vast ‘mega’ warehouses and distribution centres are a sign of an ever-evolving logistics sector that demands a faster, more flexible and efficient response to customer demands. Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Group, discusses the secrets behind building modern distribution centres.
articleFood retailer deploys E-Grocer from KNAPP
AuchanDirect.fr – a subsidiary of the French food retailer, Auchan – is delivering an average of 2,800 online grocery orders per day from a new distribution centre equipped with automation from KNAPP.
productRhenus acquires UK 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML)
Leading European forwarder Rhenus Logistics has continued its programme of UK growth, through the acquisition of the eCommerce focused 3PL.
productFowler Welch brings contract forward to help client
Cheese firm enjoys bumper Christmas with Fowler Welch’s logistics expertise.
productClose collaboration of retailers and carriers
Carrier and retail partnerships are rising to the eCommerce customer challenge says Bruce Fair, Chief Revenue Officer, MetaPack.
productTC8000 RUGGED MOBILE COMPUTER SCANNER
If you’re looking for the next innovation in warehouse mobility to boost your warehouse productivity, you’ve just found it — the rugged TC8000.
