articleOmniPick based on AI research
Austrian intralogistics specialist TGW recently celebrated the premiere of its new OmniPick pocket sorter at the LogiMAT 2019 intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany.
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articlePick-it-Easy Evo workstation launches
With its new Pick-it-Easy Evo workstation, recently launched at the LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart, KNAPP is encouraging its clients to work smart, not hard.
productWMS improves visibility for beauty products supplier
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
productDecathlon invests in robots for eComm picking
Scallog has installed 60 robots and eight picking stations for sports retailer Decathlon.
articleIndustry 4.0 for small warehouses
By now, most people have heard of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 for warehousing and distribution. It is now clear why companies should embrace this fourth industrial revolution. Until now, it seemed these products were only applicable for larger businesses. However, many of the benefits of I4.0 extend to small operations too.
newsParcelhero questions proposed home delivery tax
As a Government committee recommends imposing a ‘green tax’ on home deliveries to subsidise a business rate cut, a new study from ParcelHero reveals most home deliveries are far more environmentally friendly than traditional shopping.
articleASOS invests millions in three tier mezzanine for Barnsley DC
BS Handling Systems completed the multi-million pound project for the global online fashion retailer. Due to continued success and rapid growth, ASOS needed to extend and maximise the storage capacity at its fulfilment centre in Barnsley.
productFurniture retailer enhances routing and scheduling
Barker and Stonehouse, the UK’s largest independent family-run furniture retailer, has invested in a logistics solution from Paragon to provide customers with a superior delivery service with more choice.
productWMS assists with Peak
Maskworld, an eCommerce vendor for costumes and disguises, has deployed the Descartes pixi* WMS to keep pace with peak season spikes in shipping volumes.
product‘Race to the bottom’ risk as retail fulfilment demands increase
UKWA conference told that e-Commerce has put retailers on “the road to less and less profit”.
productFlexi and Oakland move to space saving strategy
Flexi Narrow Aisle has announced a major Flexi fleet investment partnership with Oakland International, the successful Redditch based food distribution specialist.
articleMajor 3PL launches IT tool to boost labour productivity
XPO Logistics has expanded its XPO Smart technology suite with proprietary analytics in a bid to to optimise fulfillment.
articleReturns made easier
CollectPlus has rolled out its Print in Store service to Returns customers. Customers who do not have access to a printer can return their online shopping to a growing roster of retailers by printing their Returns label at their local CollectPlus store.
article3PL tailors delivery to cope with vlogger-led micro-peaks
One thing that characterises the beauty industry is that sales can be influenced by vloggers prompting micro-peaks in demand.
articleCompact sorting solution for small footprint
Equinox MHE has released the vertical slide tray sorter LR after seeing increasing demand for compact solutions.
productMantra Learning opens Reverse Logistics Training Centre
Specialist logistics training provider Mantra Learning has opened a £1million Reverse Logistics Training Centre in Manchester.
articleTaking loading logistics to new levels
Loading bays are an area where significant improvements can be made for any business looking to improve the overall efficiency of its operations, whilst also improving thermal performance and ensuring the highest standards of site safety and security, Here Phil Clark, industrial service manager at Hörmann UK, explores the key features professionals should be focussing on in order to successfully manage the increasing demands placed on warehouse and storage facilities.
articleLast chance to tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Tell us about the Warehouse of the Future… and take the chance to win £100 in Amazon Vouchers.
articleWilko completes £3.2 million automated eComm project
AMH Material Handling has implemented the project for Wilko at its 110,000 sq ft e-fulfilment facility managed by Clipper Logistics in Ollerton.
productHandling the ‘uglies’ at Hermes
L.A.C. Conveyors & Automation is helping Hermes handle bulky items faster and more economically.
