articleA question of scale
Not too long ago, the idea of sleek modern offices or residential sitting above a logistics centre would have been unthinkable, but times are changing says James Nicholls at architect firm Stephen George + Partners.
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articleAnother level of added value from 3PL with a difference
We don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
product€1M contract with home improvement retailer
Combilift has signed a contract with European home improvement retailer Kingfisher to deliver a mix of Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklifts and Combi-WR walk behind machines to the company’s French outlets during 2017.
articleSupporting high volume item picking
VisionDirect has deployed Snapfulfil WMS with a key criteria the ability to validate against multiple barcode options for identical SKUs. Of 12 WMS options considered, only three could deliver this.
productExpress handling of loose loads
The Express Snoot from Caljan reduces turn-around time for retailers and other companies handling loose-loaded cargo. Developed exclusively for use with Caljan Performer Telescopic Conveyors, the unit is said to make light of loading and unloading vehicles of any size.
articleAutomation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
productWaitrose NDC selects Voiteq Voice
After consolidating bulk goods from five of its regional sites into one national distribution centre, Waitrose uses voice-directed working to set best-practice across the business.
articleRobotics and the click-to-ship revolution
Robots have always been considered as futuristic. The reality is, they are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way – and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. By Simon Cooper, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe.
articleThink packaging for increased efficiencies
Packaging solutions can help boost throughput and save space in fast growing eCommerce fulfilment centres, says Kite Packaging.
productRemove the void
The e-Cube from B+ Equipment is a proven, effective void reduction packaging solution for order fulfilment.
articleFrom the Mini to the MaxX – Translift wage war on wasted space
Neville Chamberlain once famously wrote “There are no winners in war”, well for over fifty years, Translift has been waging war on wasted space, and there have been thousands of winners. Winners who have saved space, money and time, thanks to the innovative products and solutions from Translift.
productGeodis supports order fulfillment for Kenzo
Geodis is stepping up its growth in the retail fashion sector as proven by a new partnership with Kenzo, the luxury prêt-à-porter company.
productDebenhams to close one DC and ten small warehouses
The retailer has begun a consultation on the closure of one central distribution centre and around 10 smaller regional warehousing facilities as part of a wide-ranging ‘Fix the Basics’ plan the company is working through.
articleGrocery home deliveries examined
Grocery home deliveries are expected to increase from the current 75 million per year to around 179m by 2020, with this taking the number of delivery vans on the road from around 13,000 to some 20,000.
articleMissguided fashion gets a lift from Nerak
Nerak Wiese has supplied two vertical lifts to XPO Logistics, operators of the new Missguided warehouse in Manchester.
articleSportswear brand installs loading bay platform
A major international sportswear manufacturer with a global presence has improved the loading bay capabilities of a UK warehouse, using a cost-effective platform module, designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
articleASOS adds GOH system for 500000 garments
BS Handling Systems has recently completed a major contract to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment solution for ASOS in Barnsley, allowing the pure play fashion retailer to move away from a labour intensive system.
articleInsights and innovations from IRX and EDX
Over 5,000 tech-savvy visitors from across the globe came together at the NEC for the co-located InternetRetailing Expo (IRX) and eDelivery Expo (EDX) this year. Game-changing news, developments and innovations – including more than 25 large-scale product launches – were presented at this year’s Expos by more than 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
articleI versus Robot?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks that humans have performed for decades. From Luddites in the 1800s to modern day “digital refuseniks”, some have always resisted change, and yet today’s robots are more capable than ever. So will workers rejoice at being unshackled from repetitive and dangerous tasks, or should we brace ourselves for high-performing smart warehouses becoming deserted dark logistics facilities?
productA little bit country
Specialty fashion retailer completes roll-out of Manhattan Associates WMS.
