productTGW expands into mobile robotics
With Quba, the intralogistics specialist presents a comprehensive range of mobile robots for the autonomous transport of totes, cartons and pallets.
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productHumanising Health and Safety – free presentation from GXO
GXO UK & Ireland Director of Safety Lisa Spicer will present this week on creating a Cultural Shift from Compliance to Behaviour at the Safety in Logistics digital conference.
productParcel firm to automate terminal
Beumer Group has been awarded a contract by Helthjem, a relative newcomer to the Norwegian express parcel delivery business.
newsExpert supplier and end user to tackle key safety black spot
GMR Safety, and customer DSV, will present at the Safety in Logistics digital conference next week, sharing best practice on loading bay safety.
productAmazon introduces item picking robot
Sparrow is Amazon’s new intelligent robotic system that moves individual products before they get packaged.
productBold entrance to UK MHE market
Aprolis, the European leader and global player in the supply of multi-brand handling equipment, has recently celebrated its successful entry into the UK MHE marketplace.
articleModular robotic storage for SMEs
Automation provider KNAPP has launched Open Shuttle Store, a scalable robotic storage system that is suited for SMEs.
articleDawn of a new era
As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
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articleInterrogate your options
The retail sector has always pushed the boundaries of automation in the warehouse, and this has gifted occupiers more control and efficiency. But the journey is far from over, and it is important to interrogate the solutions on offer, whether it is the flexibility of modular solutions, or how exactly data can add value. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleeComm operation deploys advanced robotics
A sophisticated solution from HAI ROBOTICS has boosted workflow efficiencies 3-4 times, and improved storage density by 60%, for cross-border eComm 3PL WINIT.
articleVery Group wins space race
The stack/nest container from the Utz Group is saving space for The Very Group, which operates digital retailer Very, at its Skygate distribution centre.
newsHivewrap box for eComm packaging
Hivewrap paper is now available as an all-in-one protective paper solution named Hivewrap box.
articleOutsourcing certainty
Emma Verkaik, membership & marketing director of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects on recent supply chain challenges, and celebrates the unbreakable spirit and agility of members in dealing with challenge after challenge.
articleBlack Friday 2022: What’s the score?
If on the 25th of November this year you hear people cheer, did they succeed in grabbing the latest Black Friday deal, or did England score against Germany? I know my preference… says IMRG’s Andy Mulcahy.
articleCreating the right blend
HSS Editor Simon Duddy catches up with LAC Logistics Automation to hear how the successful modern warehouse requires a broad mix of competences, from ‘old-school’ manufacturing to cutting-edge software development.
articleQuicker packaging and despatch
Technological advances, one-click orders and same day delivery have made consumers more demanding than ever, with what they want, when they want it, all at the convenience of their fingertips, says Jake Kirk,
productNew deal will see multi-storey Ocado CFCs for the first time
Ocado Solutions has announced a partnership with a Korean grocer Lotte Shopping to develop Lotte’s online business in South Korea with the Ocado Smart Platform.
productAldi’s Chelmsford depot opts for lithium powered trucks
GOING GREEN is a key target in the strategy of Aldi and the next obvious step for their Chelmsford distribution centre was to change from IC trucks to Lithium-Ion forklifts from Armill Lift Trucks.
articleTaking a fresh look at item picking for eComm
Uncertain demand, increasing fulfilment costs and more complex logistics processes to support multiple channels to market, including the growth of eComm, are some of the challenges faced by retailers today, says Nigel Lahiri.
