articleTwo speed world
The eCommerce delivery market is rapidly polarising between low-cost basic offerings, and high cost, high spec services, says MetaPack’s white paper on eCommerce.
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articleUS start-up online grocer invests in ‘micro’ fulfilment centres
Boston-area start-up, Takeoff Technologies, is developing the ‘micro’ fulfilment centres that feature logistics automation from Knapp.
productM&S admits Castle Donington DC ‘struggling with peaks’
Marks and Spencer has expressed frustration at inefficiencies at its Castle Donington fulfilment centre and disappointment with the rate of growth in its online sales.
articleA strategic view
The focus is on optimising delivery networks to keep up with consumer demand, says John Perry, MD at supply chain consultancy SCALA.
newsUnion points to frequent ambulance call-outs as proof of ‘terrible conditions’ at Amazon warehouses
The investigation by GMB claims to reveal ‘terrible conditions and poor treatment of workers’ in Amazon warehouses.
productKuehne + Nagel launches KN SwiftLOG digital platform for e-fulfilment centres
The global warehouse management system is powered by JDA Warehouse Management.
productGMB to take legal action against three Amazon delivery companies
GMB, the union for gig economy workers, will announce legal action against three Amazon delivery companies on the charge of bogus self-employment.
articleLean operations
LKE is more than a manufacturer of trolleys and lifting equipment, it helps a broad range of companies bring a systematic approach to their handling operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy recently met up with the LKE team in the UK to hear more.
productError-free picking
Fashion brand Marc Cain is benefiting from automation supplied by KNAPP.
articleThe catwalk to checkout revolution
Speed, from catwalk to rail and from click to pick, is everything. Robotics, AI and intelligent automation may hold the answer explains Dave Bull, Head of Sales, Dematic Northern Europe.
productHome electronics giant builds automated DC
Interdiscount turned to automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics for the project at its Swiss headquarters.
articleSurvey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
productSnapfulfil drives dramatic improvements for action sports retailer
Fast-growing action sports retailer, FreestyleXtreme has dramatically improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity in its warehouse operation following the implementation of the Snapfulfil Cloud WMS.
newsDPD opens Notts DC and Barking depot
The parcel firm relocated its Nottingham depot to a new 60,000 sq ft distribution centre at Blenheim Park Road, while the parcel carrier has also opened a new purpose-built 45,200 sq ft depot in Barking – a new location for the company.
productKNAPP boosts revenues to over 700 million euros
Logistics automation specialist, KNAPP AG, has announced results for the year to 31st March 2018, showing an increase in net revenue of 12.3% from 631.9 to 709.6 million euros.
articleHave you considered going waveless?
Waveless picking can help streamline operations, says Eric Lamphier, senior director, product management, Manhattan Associates.
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.
