productConker launches SX50 barcode scanner
The scanner is design to improve data capture, analytics and efficiency for warehouse and logistics teams.
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articleBathroom products firm sharpens logistics operations
A luxury bathroom products eComm business has made the transition from pen-and-paper driven warehousing to next-level digital technology.
productMajor online retailer chooses high speed doors
Working for a major online retailer, Hart Door Systems has installed seven of its successful Speedor Storm doors at a high-volume distribution facility.
productIMHX highlight: Delivering more affordable automation
Software application and engineering specialist Red Ledge is joining forces at IMHX with the company’s new majority shareholder Böwe Systec to launch the latest range of Red Ledge manufacturing and logistics (M&L) automation systems.
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articleOcado Retail to build new warehouse in Purfleet
The new joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S will build a 304,355 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Purfleet in a bid to meet demand from its customer base to the East of London.
productYodel invents trailer safety gate
Yodel has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop a safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part of the latest addition to its trailer fleet.
articleCan the pure play model survive?
Retail & technology leader Neil Ashworth asks if retailers need a store footprint to make the strained home delivery model work.
productPrice reduction on boxes
Kite Packaging has reduced the price of its single wall boxes in the product’s 3+ pallet price break online.
articleSorter upgraded to keep up with rising throughput
Warehouse for eCommerce expands throughput with improved sorter.
articlePaying to ship fresh air
Everyone knows the costs, so why are boxes still being over-sized, asks Jo Bradley of Neopost Shipping?
articleClothes warehouse integrates automated box cutting
Apparel distributor Ralawise sees automation as a way to boost safety in the warehouse.
articleResearch suggests far-reaching jobs impact of automation
Ti Insight’s Professor John Manners-Bell argues automating a labour-intensive sector such as warehousing will have repercussions.
articleZalando to build highly automated DC in the Netherlands
The pure-play retailer will start the build right away and expects the first parcels to be delivered from summer 2021.
articleASOS hits bump in the road with automation at Eurohub
The troubled ramp-up of a new automated system at its Berlin-based European distribution centre led to the retailer issuing a profit warning.
articleRobotic piece-picking solution launches
Element Logic is launching a robotic piece-picking solution that combines with AutoStore. The solution will be showcased at IMHX.
articleRobots are a sign of changing times
Ever since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 for $775 million and took the startup company’s robots off the market, warehouse managers have been looking for alternative suppliers. Here Geek+ outlines its strong robotics and warehouse automation offering.
articleMake the most of your warehouse space
The UK is dotted with many SMEs struggling with warehouse space who need to modernise and maximise without investing in new facilities. SEC Storage is a distributor with integrator-like capabilities offering a broad range of astute warehouse design solutions. SEC Storage Systems Division commercial director, Harry Watts explains more to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
article‘You wouldn’t buy a car that nobody can service or repair’
You need to protect your automation investment so the system continues to deliver over many years with minimal disruption, says Dave Acton, Engineering Support Services Director, Logistex.
productZalando completes Magazino robot pilot
The pure-play retailer carried out a test project using the mobile picking robot TORU.
