newsMajor US robotics player buys UK-based ARMS Innovation
Symbotic announced the acquisition which seeks to ‘advance a new industry category, Warehouse Operations Optimisation’.
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newsProcter & Gamble project goes live as part of global automation partnership
Cainiao has been named Procter & Gamble’s global strategic automation partner.
newsWitron launches Order Picking Network
The automation leader is making a paradigm shift from traditional optimisation within the logistics centre towards end-to-end, data-based, and dynamic network optimisation.
newsRetail supply chain leaders largely ‘deciding in the dark’ says research
Major retailers are being held back from essential supply chain transformation by outdated decision-making methods, according to new research from Kallikor.
newsHelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity
The gains were made in collaboration with Locus Robotics, which has developed a cold-storage hardware modification for the leading meal kit company.
newsLow-cost Chinese shopping platforms growing rapidly
New Barclays and Retail Economics research finds almost half of UK shoppers have bought from Chinese-owned low-cost platforms, as low-cost global players reshape competition for UK retailers.
articleTax-free gap risks Britain becoming dumping ground
Britain is on course to become one of the only Western economies still letting low-value imports in untaxed, says Ronald Kleijwegt.
articleSupermarket Jumbo boosts route planning
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has transformed its eCommerce logistics operations with Greenplan, EPG’s intelligent route planning and optimisation solution.
articleSmarter execution and lower environmental impact
This Lucas webinar explains the operational advantages of Dynamic WES. Andrew Southgate, VP business development EMEA at Lucas Systems shares insights.
articleTime to rethink historical assumptions on warehouse fire safety
Two decades on from a piece of landmark legislation governing fire safety in large buildings. Tom Roche asks if it is still fit for purpose, and concludes that work is needed.
articleCost-conscious shoppers won’t compromise on convenience
Consumers are becoming more selective about what they buy, but increasingly unwilling to compromise on delivery, says Scurri.
productShoebox Picker wins piece picking robotics innovation of the year
Nomagic, a leader in warehouse automation, has been named “Piece Picking Robotics Innovation of the Year” at the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards.
newsLineage automates next-generation refrigerated warehouse with TGW Logistics
Grocery retailers and food producers are set to benefit from enhanced supply chain speed and reliability as Lineage breaks ground on one of the world’s most advanced automated cold storage facilities.
newsAmazon opens new fulfilment centre in Northampton
The online retailer also announced the UK’s largest cross-dock facility in Kettering.
newsDSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations
Skypod system optimises fulfilment processes with intelligent goods-to-person robotics.
newsAmazon has extended its LTL offering to the whole market in the US
Amazon Supply Chain Services has launched its less-than-truckload freight offering for all businesses including third-party warehouses, distribution centres, and retail partners.
articleSeven key factors driving change in transit packaging
Transit packaging has come of age. Booming internet sales have supercharged the use of transit packaging, making it a focal point for environmental regulation and a must for automation. Chris More, UK sales director at Packsize, looks at what’s happening.
productDematic and Cimcorp power half billion pound ALDI warehouse
The discounter has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
newsScurri expands premium final mile capabilities through AIT Home Delivery partnership
Retailers gain access to white-glove, two-person delivery services through a single API as demand grows for premium delivery experiences.
articlePrepare your warehouse for Peak seasons
Learn how to prepare your warehouse for peak season with tips on stock, layout and management systems.
