productHouse of Fraser Milton Keynes DC to close says GMB
GMB said its members were informed on September 6 that the Milton Keynes depot of House of Fraser will close on November 27 with the loss of more than 300 jobs.
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articleThe pillars of the Future-Ready Warehouse
E-commerce has already had a significant impact on warehouse operations. Now, global retail e-commerce sales are expected to reach $3.9 trillion dollars by 2020, up from $2.3 trillion in 2017.
articleIt’s in the bag
As retailers experience escalating volumes of ecommerce orders for ‘single’ or ‘few’ items, the challenges of a shrinking available labour pool is leading many to consider the benefits of fully automating the packing, bagging and labelling of dispatched goods. By Simon Houghton, Sales Manager, Product Solutions, Dematic Northern Europe
article‘This is Yale’ showcases tailored industry solutions
The event in Germany showcased products to be rolled out over the coming months, and demonstrated the forklift manufacturer’s focus on bespoke industry solutions.
articlePoll says warehousing now ‘most appealing asset class’
74% of real estate asset controllers say distribution and logistics is now the most appealing property asset class, according to research from law firm CMS.
articleHoneywell acquires warehouse automation provider Transnorm
Honeywell will acquire Germany-based Transnorm for approximately €425 million, with its material handling solutions complement the Honeywell Intelligrated warehouse automation business.
productLeading supermarket trials innovative battery charging system
Following initial trials, ECOBAT Battery Technologies (EBT Industrial) is rolling out its Lead Crystal Rapid Charge System for cleaning machines on a larger scale with a major UK supermarket chain.
articleDebenhams selects LED lighting for warehouse
Ecolighting UK has recently been specified for the new LED lighting at the Debenhams warehouse in Peterborough to upgrade the previous fluorescent systems.
productXPO Logistics to deploy 5000 collaborative warehouse robots
XPO Logistics has announced plans to deploy 5,000 intelligent robots throughout its logistics sites in North America and Europe.
articleReconfigurable conveyor helps DCs optimise multiple operations
FMH Conveyors has launched the BestConnect quick-connect reconfigurable conveyor system.
productSupermarket chooses Dematic’s Robotic Picking System
Dematic has been chosen to install its robotic piece picking solution in Drakes Supermarkets’ new DC in South Australia. It is the first time the robotic picking system will be deployed in Australia.
productUKWA disappointed by mooted £30k migrant salary requirement
United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) CEO, Peter Ward, has expressed the Association’s disappointment and frustration that the Government seems not to have recognised the critical labour shortage facing the warehousing and logistics industry.
articleMerging store and online fulfillment operations
Dematic used a blend of automated picking solutions in the consolidated operation, achieving faster fulfillment in a reduced footprint.
articleThe planning challenge
The challenge for retailers around peak times is to respond effectively to the required increase in capacity, while still maintaining service-promise and keeping costs in check, says Dean Wyatt, divisional VP, fashion & beauty, DHL Supply Chain.
articleMulti-order picking
Leading footwear brand uses UniCarriers trucks for a wide variety of warehouse tasks from putaway to picking.
productAmazon under fire on warehouse safety
Amazon warehouse workers suffered fractures, contusions, head injuries and collisions with heavy equipment, GMB investigation shows.
productInvestment in ByBox values firm at £221 million
ByBox, specialists in smart locker technology and field service solutions, has received a strategic investment from Francisco Partners that values ByBox at £221 million.
productSlash fulfilment times
The use of automated, software-driven solutions such as vertical carousels, vertical lift systems, vertical Buffer modules and horizontal carousels for inventory picking can slash fulfilment times.
productInflight allows customers to amend order one hour before delivery
Independent parcel carrier Yodel has launched Inflight, with a new set of features that will allow customers to amend their delivery preferences online or via the Yodel mobile app, up to an hour before delivery is due.
articleEight issues facing online retailers
Retail, it would be fair to say, is a sector that is going through a period of fairly seismic upheaval at the moment, says Andy Mulcahy, Strategy and Insight Director, IMRG. But the impact of the rate of change in retail is not just restricted to the high street; there are multiple factors exerting pressure on retailers to find cost-savings and optimise performance across all areas of the business.
