articleHave you considered going waveless?
Waveless picking can help streamline operations, says Eric Lamphier, senior director, product management, Manhattan Associates.
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articleTHE FUTURE – Did you anticipate robots or drones?
Does the ‘warehouse of the future’ imagined ten years ago look like the warehouse of today? Did you imagine goods-to-person being delivered by robots? Or hives with swarms, and drones? I’m guessing not…
articleLogistics encouraged but not convinced by Brexit White Paper
The Government has published its Brexit White Paper, following last week’s cabinet meeting at Chequers. The logistics industry has welcomed the Paper’s emphasis on ‘frictionless trade’, but has been underwhelmed by lack of detail on other key areas.
productSwisslog’s AutoStore implementation to boost retailer’s efficiency
Multi-channel fashion retailer enlists Swisslog to implement AutoStore warehouse automation system to boost growth.
productK.Hartwall develops alternative to loose loading of parcels
PostNord has been piloting the BigBox from K.Hartwall between two parcel terminals to test the benefits of load carriers versus loose loading.
productDiscounter turns to ASG for fit-out solutions at new DC
A discount retailer fitted-out its West Yorkshire DC with a wide range of products supplied by ASG Services, the single-source provider of warehouse labelling, floor-marking and safety solutions.
articleePRICE warehouse installs one kilometre of Interroll MCP
ePRICE one of Italy’s leading e-commerce operators has entrusted systems integrator Incas S.p.A. with the entire logistics system at its new distribution centre in Truccazzano (Milan). Interroll provided the solution for handling the merchandise in the new automated warehouse.
productCB Fashion partners with Equinox MHE
Dutch fashion 3PL CB Fashion is expanding its current processes at its Helmond base to ensure a platform for growth.
articleOcado maximises warehouse space and efficiency
The warehouse specialist has delivered an AutoStore system at the distribution centre of leading online supermarket, Ocado, for use in its Speciality Store general merchandise subsidiary, marking the second installation for this customer.
articlePaper alternative to plastics
Managing partner at Kite Packaging Jake Kirk takes a closer look at protective packaging and focuses on offering paper-based solutions as an alternative to plastics.
productYusen Logistics UK acquires eComm fulfilment player ILG
It is anticipated the acquisition of the e-commerce delivery and fulfilment specialist, completed on the 1st August 2018, will result in a 12% revenue growth for Yusen pushing them towards the UK’s top 10 logistics providers.
productHermes uses pedestrian mover to tackle trailers
The Bradshaw PT2000 articulated trailer mover has created efficiencies at the parcel delivery firm.
articlePets at Home commits to £2.5m warehouse investment
The retailer of pet supplies signed a deal with Conveyor Networks to implement a £2.5m warehouse automation project at its eComm distribution centre in Northampton.
articleFinding your voice
Can voice technology deployed an end-to-end from DC to store help retailer deals with the Omni-channel challenge? Honeywell explores.
newsTesco fined £160k after worker injured unloading roll cages
Supermarket giant Tesco has been fined £160,000 after a member of staff at their Chadwell St Mary branch was seriously injured when a cage full of goods fell on them as they were unloading it from a lorry.
productDistribution strategy unclear as Sports Direct buys House of Fraser
Sports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
articleFashionista!
Fashion logistics company deploys fleet of 50 VNA trucks, order pickers and pallet trucks powered by lithium-ion.
articleHouse of Fraser impasse highlights limits of collaboration
These are uncertain times at House of Fraser for staff, customers, and suppliers. HSS editor Simon Duddy says it’s a setback for collaboration.
productJohn Lewis leases small warehouse to serve Southampton
Retailer, John Lewis, has completed on the pre-let of Unit 3 at South Central, Southampton, at £9 per sq ft, on a 15-year lease, from Peel Logistics and Rockspring.
productFloorcare revolutionised at Ocado
Simon Morrison, service manager for the Ocado Distribution Centre in Dordon tells us how his partnership with Nilfisk has revolutionised Ocado’s cleaning regimes.
