productMaking sense of picking strategies and technologies
Distribution centres of all sizes have been impacted by the rapid growth of eCommerce and shift to smaller order sizes.
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productKinaxis introduces AI-infused orchestration platform
THE FIRM has launched the Maestro platform, which combines proprietary computational technologies and techniques that provides transparency and agility across the supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery.
newsWaitrose shifts from ‘historical sales and intuition’
THE GROCER has invested in Blue Yonder’s demand forecasting capability to boost availability across the retailer’s stores.
articleRemoving the pain from global multichannel fulfilment
Thanks to international multichannel fulfilment experts such as Staci, brands and retailers can quickly unlock additional sales territories and revenue with ease.
newsShare your thoughts on the circular economy
PhD candidate from the University of Warwick, Orsolya-Anna Mate has partnered with SCALA’s 3PL Best Practice Forum, to research the role of UK logistics companies in advancing the circular economy objectives.
podcastLogistics Matters launches podcast ahead of Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event
THE FIRST edition of the podcast highlights a discussion on the critical nature of logistics and how that relates to warehouse property.
productStretch hood seeks to boost security
BEUMER HAS launched a patented stretch hood in a bid to prevent tampering, damage or other impacts during storage and transportation.
newsDescartes acquires BoxTop
A UK based shipment management firm for small- to mid-sized logistics services providers has been acquired by a global logistics IT firm.
productHome Bargains implements robots for handling roll cages
THE DISCOUNT retailer has implemented a large-scale automated marshalling solution from Lowpad at its Amesbury distribution centre.
newsOnline pharmacy invests in AI and robotics
Apotea has announced it will automate its new logistics centre in Varberg, Sweden in collaboration with RightHand Robotics and SSI Schaefer.
newsPromat to highlight the need to protect warehouses against fire risks
Passive fire protection specialist Promat will highlight the need to protect warehouses against the risk of fire through the effective use of built-in solutions at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event.
productSportswear brand invests in drone and AI driven inventory management
The Swiss retailer On is collaborating with robots and AI firm Verity with the aim of enhancing supply chain efficiency and precision.
productYusen collaborates with Dexory
Yusen Logistics has implemented a global visibility platform, DexoryView from Dexory.
productHörmann and Panattoni get central in the East Midlands
Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of logistics property, has completed two units of Grade A warehouse space at Panattoni Park J28 which is conveniently located just off junction 28 of the M1.
articleTurning warehousing and order picking on its head
Dematic solutions integrating AutoStore are scalable, compact and efficient.
productCreating clockwork productivity: How AZ Pneumatica achieved 80% efficiency with automation and robots
Forget manual labour and misplaced parts! AZ Pneumatica, a leading Italian manufacturer of pneumatic valves and cylinders, has undergone a robotic revolution. This transformation, achieved through a two-phase collaboration with Kardex, boasts an impressive 80% increase in picking speed and a near-elimination of picking errors (a 90% reduction).
articleBMW automates warehouse for spare parts delivery
Inther Group has provided conveyor systems, automated small parts warehousing with shuttles, and ergonomically tailored order-picking stations to drive faster delivery of spare parts with enhanced quality and dependability.
articleCombilift’s bespoke solution for wind turbine blades
AS THE green energy sector pushes the boundaries of height and size for components such as wind turbine towers and blades, there is an ever-growing need for methods which ensure the safe, stable and efficient handling of these extremely challenging and valuable finished products.
newsJS Davidson buys cold storage arm of GXO Logistics UK
THE PETERBOROUGH-based firm has taken over the Spalding warehouse, which has 6,500 of frozen pallet spaces and 15 members of staff being TUPE’d across to JS Davidson.
productRenault invests in Skypod robots from Exotec
The new-generation logistics facility in Villeroy, France is 100% automated, with the Skypod robots helping the car manufacturer pick items at height, while eliminating the risk of operators falling.
