productWarehouse robotics market sees growth
A REPORT by Style Intelligence, a research firm focused on warehouse robotics, says ‘growth returned in 2021 having been stagnant at best in 2020, with many vendors reporting greater than 50% expansion’.
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article5 point plan for countering supply chain uncertainty
The Christmas peak may have been a big mountain to climb, but retailers are increasingly aware that many of the challenges faced will continue well into the future. The sector must plan now for even higher levels of agility going forward. Louisa Hosegood sets out a five-point strategy for supply chain leaders.
productMezzanine lift aids expansion
THE TOY swap subscription service Whirli has expanded its warehouse operation in London to meet increasing demand for its service.
productJungheinrich integrates robotics company Arculus
THE SOFTWARE and robotics start-up was acquired by Jungheinrich at the end of last year and will be used by the German intralogistics leader to expand into the AMR sector.
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productIntegration platform said to level the tech playing field
STAYLINKED HAS launched the Evolve integration platform for UK warehouse and logistics providers.
news3PL found for 40000 sq m fashion DC
CEVA LOGISTICS has won a long-term eCommerce fulfilment contract with fashion platform About You, for the management of a 40,000 sq m fulfillment operation in Poland.
productTwo new multimillion e-grocery projects for Rohlik
SWISSLOG HAS strengthened its leading position in e-grocery automation solutions by landing two new projects for Rohlik, the fast-growing European e-grocery retailer. The projects are part of the Rohlik 45 MEUR automation investments.
productUK online shoppers more demanding on deliveries
UK SHOPPERS are almost twice as likely as their German counterparts to abandon their online shopping basket or switch retailer due to poor delivery options.
newsRobotics pioneer Exotec raises $335 million funding
WAREHOUSE ROBOTICS start-up Exotec raised the $335m in Series D funding at a $2B valuation.
articleWhat’s trending for distribution centres in 2022?
UK distribution centres (DCs) in 2022 have some major challenges ahead if they want to keep up with demand and unprecedented rapid e-commerce growth. In addition Covid-19 and Brexit have increased labour problems, which is leaving the DC short of qualified workers.
productGreyOrange adds assisted picking solution
RANGER ASSIST has been launched to offer person to goods (P2G) capability, as a for smaller spaces, quick ramp up and fast-moving inventory segments.
newsSpec build warehouse set for London Gateway
DP WORLD in the UK has announced it will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s port-centric Logistics Park to meet unprecedented demand for space at the freeport site.
productWatch Gang records fulfilment milestone
A SIX-MONTH warehouse-wide hard-count inventory audit by online watch retailer, Watch Gang, has registered a 0% shrinkage rate for the first time and highest ever customer service levels.
newsRace for space as supply crunch continues
ACCORDING TO the latest research by Colliers, industrial occupiers are in a race for space as the UK is experiencing the lowest level of supply ever recorded.
articleBe brave and curious
We have some great advice on warehouse automation from tech-led logistics firm GXO. Its UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams outlines some key options to consider and updates on GXO’s advances in automation.
productTailored packaging with CVP Everest
SPARCK TECHNOLOGIES, in cooperation with partner E.Pack, has installed the first CVP Everest automated packaging system in Poland at online e-tail giant x-kom.
newsAmazon dismisses GMB concerns over warehouse safety
THE UNION GMB says its investigation shows ‘more than 1,000 serious injuries have been reported at Amazon sites to health and safety bodies since 2016.
articleDynamic buffers offer sorting flexibility
React to low predictability, growing order volume and shrinking order size in the warehouse with Knapp’s EcoPocket system.
articlePlastic pallets help retailers keep up with the boom in online sales
OVER THE last decade, e-commerce has grown rapidly. In 2020, e-commerce sales totalled £111 billion in the UK, and accounted for 27.6% of total retail sales, up from £75 billion (19.2% of retail sales) in 2019.
