productDescartes acquires GroundCloud
The logistics software firm has acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools.
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productRetailers seek better warehouse integration
Speaking at The Delivery Conference, Manhattan Associates managing director UKI Craig Summers, told Logistics Matters that software integration was proving key as retailers were rolling out tech and automation in response to greater complexity, skills shortages and other challenges.
productDaifuku and ULMA Handling Systems to highlight partnership at LogiMAT
Daifuku, one of the world’s largest material handling system providers, and ULMA Handling Systems, a key partner company, have been working closely together since 1984.
productAutoStore shows flexibility to ‘Boozt’ Peak operations
Boozt expanded its AutoStore system for the fourth time to meet increasing demands for the latest Peak.
articleInflation to further warp retail sector in 2023
New research suggests shoppers will pay more for less in 2023 as inflation adds £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales despite volumes decreasing by 4.9%.
productRobot programming in the Cloud
ABB HAS enhanced its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality.
productHighly-automated fulfillment centre for eGrocery leader
By the end of 2023, TGW will have finished building a highly-automated fulfillment centre for Frisco.pl in the Polish capital of Warsaw.
newsCross-brand robot collaboration launches
Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics have announced a formal partnership with the unveiling of a combined solution that integrates the Berkshire Grey Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (BG RSPWi) with Locus Origin and Locus Vector bots.
productShoe retailer implements picking robots
THE ROBOTICS company Magazino has won Schuurman Schoenen as a new customer for the mobile picking robot TORU.
articleStudy: tech investment still rising in logistics
65% OF companies plan to accelerate supply chain and logistics innovation investment, according to a survey from Descartes Systems Group.
productGreyMatter Open API connects to other AMR vendors
GreyOrange has launched GreyMatter Open API (application programming interface), which enables robotic solutions from other vendors to connect to the GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform.
productDFS expands range of products for eFulfilment
The furniture retailer has extended its logistics partnership with Wincanton in a new three year contract to facilitate this growth.
articleNeed for speed
When online fashion retailer ASOS set up its fourth fulfilment centre, it turned to materials handling partner BS Handling Systems for a solution built around a high-speed sorter that can handle 14,000 parcels an hour.
articleRetail is not dead
It is reinventing itself, says Clipper Logistics CEO Tony Mannix. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy hears how the time is now for multi-user facilities.
articleAt the cutting edge of tech-led logistics
In the first of a new series. Logistics Matters speaks to 3PLs to get the inside track on this crucial segment of the logistics world. Here, editor Simon Duddy catches up with GXO Logistics UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams, and UK retail business unit director Peter Fuller.
newsMore power to logistics
SSE Energy Solutions has been appointed to design and install power infrastructure at significant new logistics sites across the country.
articleRetailer talks tomorrow’s warehouse
Warehouse automation professional at international retailer BESTSELLER Jakob Skødt Larsen answers key questions on tech.
newsAmazon to close three UK warehouses
The supply chain reorganisation will see Amazon close three warehouses in the UK, putting 1,200 jobs at risk.
articleStock picking enhanced
French clothing producer and retailer Kiabi is implementing a Dematic automated solution to enhance its stock picking processes.
articleBreaking through constraints
US automotive parts business ECS Tuning has reduced manual packing constraints by adopting right-size packaging automation, helping the business meet increasing order volumes.
