articlePaying to ship fresh air
Everyone knows the costs, so why are boxes still being over-sized, asks Jo Bradley of Neopost Shipping?
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articleClothes warehouse integrates automated box cutting
Apparel distributor Ralawise sees automation as a way to boost safety in the warehouse.
articleResearch suggests far-reaching jobs impact of automation
Ti Insight’s Professor John Manners-Bell argues automating a labour-intensive sector such as warehousing will have repercussions.
articleZalando to build highly automated DC in the Netherlands
The pure-play retailer will start the build right away and expects the first parcels to be delivered from summer 2021.
articleASOS hits bump in the road with automation at Eurohub
The troubled ramp-up of a new automated system at its Berlin-based European distribution centre led to the retailer issuing a profit warning.
articleRobotic piece-picking solution launches
Element Logic is launching a robotic piece-picking solution that combines with AutoStore. The solution will be showcased at IMHX.
articleRobots are a sign of changing times
Ever since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 for $775 million and took the startup company’s robots off the market, warehouse managers have been looking for alternative suppliers. Here Geek+ outlines its strong robotics and warehouse automation offering.
articleMake the most of your warehouse space
The UK is dotted with many SMEs struggling with warehouse space who need to modernise and maximise without investing in new facilities. SEC Storage is a distributor with integrator-like capabilities offering a broad range of astute warehouse design solutions. SEC Storage Systems Division commercial director, Harry Watts explains more to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
article‘You wouldn’t buy a car that nobody can service or repair’
You need to protect your automation investment so the system continues to deliver over many years with minimal disruption, says Dave Acton, Engineering Support Services Director, Logistex.
productRegistration opens for key transport safety event
This year’s CILT Transport & Logistics Safety Forum conference brings together Occupational Road Risk experts and will focus on promoting and raising awareness of the need for organisations to proactively manage road risk.
newsEU extends contingency measures on road haulage and aviation
UK hauliers will be able to use current licenses for UK EU haulage to 31 July 2020, even in the event of a No-deal Brexit.
articlePallet network hub revamps safety
The Fortec Distribution Network has carried out an overhaul of its Health & Safety procedures to instil a Safety First culture at its national hub.
productZalando completes Magazino robot pilot
The pure-play retailer carried out a test project using the mobile picking robot TORU.
productFlat floors key for robots
In an era when speed is key, even minor flooring irregularities can have a major impact on deliveries and safety.
productReal-time supervision via mobile devices
With the TR4 series for temperature monitoring, T&D Corporation provides low energy Bluetooth 4.1 devices with no need for pre-registration.
productNew smaller RFID read/write device
SICK has launched the smallest industrial UHF RFID read/write device of its kind, the RFU610, creating new opportunities to integrate RFID track and trace capability in automated machines and mobile vehicles across production, materials handling, and logistics environments.
productEiger high-speed door maintains temperatures at food warehouse
Union Industries has supported a leading food service company with its energy efficiency policy, following the installation of one of its market-leading high-speed roller doors.
productProMove conveyor key for organic foods firm
Swisslog will expand a logistics centre for Rapunzel Naturkost. The expansion will feature Swisslog’s automated pallet technology in the form of five Vectura pallet stacker cranes and ProMove conveyor for the high-bay warehouse.
articleMatalan fits modular loading pods to boost double-deck operations
The loadhouse units were installed by Transdek and allowed the retailer to quickly boost loading throughput at its Knowsley distribution centre.
productCopriSystems latest warehouse solutions for Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in sustainable technologies. Its science enables a cleaner, healthier world and has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources.
