productOnline retailer invests over 40 million euros in automation
THE INVESTMENT represents one of the biggest installations of an AutoStore system in Europe, covering approximately 8,000 sq m and will be operated by more than 400 robots.
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newsMHS and Fortna merge to create mega automation firm
MHS GLOBAL, a global provider of material handling automation technology and systems integration, and Fortna, a software and solutions provider for warehouse and distribution, will combine to form a multi-billion-dollar, multinational company.
articleHIVE360 boosts workplace training provision
Outsourced PAYE payroll, employee benefits and engagement company HIVE360, has added over 100 accredited workplace training courses to its employee benefits app, including health and safety training courses to ensure employees have the knowledge to follow safe work procedures, and the company’s compliance is up-to-date.
productAMR cross-docking for grocers
THE NEW solution from Geek+ Robotics is said to support an increases number of stores from each cross-docking terminal by more than doubling throughput.
articleIs zero error logistics now a reality?
In just under a decade, the number of business premises used for transport, logistics and warehousing in the UK has almost doubled, according to new analysis by the Office for National Statistics.
productCaljan buys PHS for auto-unloading
CONTINUING ITS growth, Caljan has acquired 100% of PHS Logistiktechnik, a company specialising in the automated unloading of parcels.
productSwisslog hosts webinar to support emerging micro-fulfillment industry
AS MORE grocers get real-world experience operating micro-fulfillment centers, new e-grocery fulfillment best practices are emerging, and more sophisticated approaches are being adopted that enable levels of productivity and speed that weren’t possible several years ago.
articleAssessment of micro-fulfilment strategies
CENTRALISATION HAS been a critical question for many network developers over the years. In the case of grocery fulfilment, the benefits of central order orchestration are significant – however, the concept is not without flaws.
productSafety first
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine interact smoothly and safely within a warehouse environment. Safe automation expert Pilz covered this topic in its recent webinar, ‘Safety first for warehouse automation.’
productNew DC to feature robots
WALMART CANADA is investing more than $118 million to build a new high-tech sortable fulfillment centre near Calgary.
articleHigh storage density combined with flexible picking
GEEK+ HAS launched Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick, which seeks to marry ‘ultra-high storage density to highly flexible picking’.
productSwisslog and Berkshire Grey announce automation partnership
THE DEAL brings together contrasting firms with integrator Swisslog more associated with high density, high throughout installations, while Berkshire Grey is known for modular, AI-driven robotics-led automation.
productInsight on micro-fulfilment centres at IntraLogistex 2022
Join experts from Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, as they share their warehouse automation experience and expertise in an educational conference session at IntraLogistex 2022 (29th-30th March) at CBS Arena in Coventry.
articleWhat do lift truck operators think of their job?
A recent survey by Talent in Logistics, sponsored by UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association), answers this question, and found more than half (51%) of male lift truck operators aged 30 and over do not find their management to be trustworthy and honest. 52% would also not recommend their job to family and friends.
productTranslucent bags are biodegradable
CLEAR BAGS have long reflected professional presentation when used as internal packaging, particularly in the fashion or textile industries.
productRetailer commits to recycled and recyclable bags
QUIZ, THE omni-channel fashion brand, has announced the implementation of a number of sustainability initiatives across the business to reduce energy consumption and environmental footprint, which they will continue to focus and improve on this year.
articleGet on board with AMRs
Labour shortages are not a blip, but have in fact reached a pivot point, says Simon Jones.
articleDelivering on circularity
The logistics process has a crucial role to play in driving sustainability, says DHL in its Delivering on circularity, Pathways for fashion and consumer electronics white paper.
articleThe art of dark storage
Edward Hutchison shines a light on the emergence of dark stores for the new breed of dynamic micro-fulfilment operators and how to kit them out.
articleUsing the Hive mind
UK on-demand grocery delivery service Beelivery is using HIVE360 as its first outsourced payroll provider to help it better manage staff.
