articleFollowing successful implementation of the first system that completely automated the handling of its fruit and vegetable range, Migros Zürich has taken delivery of a second FAST Picking solution from KNAPP to automate the fulfilment of orders for dairy products and other fresh items.
articleSwisslog has entered into an agreement with Sportamore – the leading Nordic online sports retailer – to supply an automated warehouse solution.
articleLogistics is at the heart of the new consumer’s online shopping experience and online sellers that fail to recognise this and choose to ignore the benefits of modern intralogistics can fall off the pace, says John Maguire, commercial director of Narrow Aisle.
articleManhattan Associates outlines some cutting edge tech it predicts could take hold in the near future, as retailers bid to close the gap between fulfilment reality and consumer’s wishes.
articleThe serial returner is a risk to business, warns Will Robinson, business solutions director at Advanced Supply Chain.
productWill Dawson, principal consultant at LCP Consulting asks – can Amazon Drones really solve the elusive last mile challenge?
articleWith experts predicting that Black Friday could once again outperform Christmas this year as the biggest peak on the retail calendar, Antalis Packaging is encouraging customers to take stock now to ensure their packaging and logistics are able to withstand an earlier retail rush.
articleThe advent of the web has greatly disrupted how consumers shop. It might not be done yet, according to a new report examining the Direct to Consumer model.
articleNot 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.
articleWe 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.
productCombilift 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.
articleVisionDirect 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.
productThe 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.
articleToyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
productAfter 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.
articleRobots 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.
articlePackaging solutions can help boost throughput and save space in fast growing eCommerce fulfilment centres, says Kite Packaging.
productThe e-Cube from B+ Equipment is a proven, effective void reduction packaging solution for order fulfilment.
articleNeville 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 is stepping up its growth in the retail fashion sector as proven by a new partnership with Kenzo, the luxury prêt-à-porter company.
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