newsMini air paper cushion inflating system launches
DESIGNED TO produce air cushions on demand, this compact plug-and-play system from Kite Packaging integrates into existing packaging set ups and requires very little storage space.
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productEco-friendly machine PET tape
FEATURING A 15 micron polyester carrier and an 18 micron hotmelt adhesive, Kite Packaging’s new PET machine tape is efficient, cost-effective and eco-friendly.
news299 AMRs for fulfilment firm
An eComm-focused 3PL aims to boost both efficiency and flexibility at the warehouse, in partnership with Dematic.
productCustom-built logistics solutions
STACI PROVIDES UK and global multichannel logistics services to some of the world’s best-loved and fastest-growing brands and retailers.
articleQ&A with Baumann Sideloaders
Baumann on what sets sideloaders apart from regular forklifts.
productPeak season receives robotics perk
CIRRO FULFILLMENT, a global e-commerce fulfillment company, and Hai Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous Case-Handling Robot (ACR) Systems, partnered in September 2023 to integrate robotics technology into a German fulfillment centre in time for the high season.
articleSKU diversity key as multi-user fulfilment centre automates sortation
Serving an astonishing 350+ clients meant a 3PL saw its SKU list climb dramatically. Read on to see how its head of operations masterminded a new automated sortation process for a step change in efficiency.
newsThe Conran Shop chooses Wincanton as delivery partner
FURNITURE RETAILER The Conran Shop has chosen Wincanton as its dedicated premium home delivery partner for UK customers. As part of the agreement, Wincanton will operate a premium home delivery service for customers of The Conran Shop. Orders will be fulfilled from six fulfilment centres across the UK.
articleFood retailer invests in automated warehouse
GERMAN FIRM Bartels-Langness (Bela) is investing €13.9m in its first automated warehouse to boost store service levels.
articleDHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
THE CONTRACT logistics player and the robotic tech company are involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage.
articleTroublesome conversion rate
IMRG asks can improvements in the delivery and return proposition give retailers a boost?
articleInnovation up close
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visited HAI Robotics in the Netherlands to see first hand what makes a stellar new robotics system tick.
articleReverse logistics: reduce manual touches
WITH OMNICHANNEL shopping continuing its inexorable rise, the number of returns and the cost of handling them unfortunately rises in parallel. What can be done to mitigate the effect on a distribution centre’s bottom line?
articleDynamic buffer zone
WITH CONSUMER spending under pressure and online return rates of between 20-30%, fashion retailers are facing a hit to margin, says Darcy de Thierry.
articleRetailer introduces rail guided vehicles to link warehouses
NEXT has introduced a nearly 2 kilometre Rail Guided Vehicles (RGVs) track to ensure seamless transportation of products between two warehouses at NEXT Doncaster.
articleMFCs: macro versus micro
Macroeconomics will not hold micro-fulfilment back for ever, argues Dave Berridge.
articleThe role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
articleBoost productivity quickly
Warehouse automation innovations and analysis from Locus Robotics.
articleGold stars for brownfield project
A retailer undertook a major reshape of its automated warehouse operations – a massive challenge – made even more so because it occurred during the pandemic.
articleBreak through to the other side
AI could help fashion logistics break the constraints that have long held it, says Stuart Higgins. But while the technology is exciting, Stuart also urges caution.
