newsTouch-free barcode scanners
XPO LOGISTICS has deployed 370 barcode scanners with machine vision in warehouses in the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands.
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articleStorage investment helps apparel distributor boost pick rates
SEC Storage has designed and installed a future proof, multi-tier picking structure solution at Focus International providing a 40% increase in storage capacity.
articleMatalan upgrades WMS to capitalise on eComm growth
Retailer Matalan has upgraded its version of WMS with Manhattan Associates in response to growth in its eComm business, and to build guaranteed capacity to meet peak trading demand.
productIs Black Friday the sink or swim moment?
The annual rush to grab a bargain is set to break all records as Black Friday fever lets rip on 27th November.
productMake the most of warehouse space
Warehouse space is a key battleground for operators at a critical point of change due to the rise of eCommerce, the pandemic, Brexit and more.
productMajor picking milestone for robotics
Locus Robotics has passed the quarter-billion (250,000,000) units picked volume level heading into the 2020 holiday peak season.
productPS5 shows knowing your cube size matters
PlayStation 5 supply problems shows that ‘size does matter’ in logistics, says Professor Richard Wilding OBE, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield School of Management.
articleSwisslog added to HSS Live programme
Shane Faulkner, Head of Sales, Swisslog will present on ‘Off the Shelf’ automated solutions within 3 months.
articleToy retailer makes play for space saving automation
Intralogistics expert Swisslog has received an order to install a modern automated compact storage system for ROFU Kinderland, one of Germany’s leading toy retailers.
articleMICRO-FULFILMENT FOR A POST PANDEMIC ERA
There is an opportunity for traditional retailers to leapfrog the current state of technology by reconfiguring the existing retail network to support a micro-fulfilment strategy.
productLondon net zero carbon logistics development commissioned
Savills Investment Management and Panattoni have commissioned a new net zero carbon logistics/warehouse development at its Belvedere Wharf site in Bexley, southeast London.
productL.B. Foster launches new automated handling website and solutions brochure
Buyers and specifiers of automated handling solutions can now safely browse a comprehensive range of innovative, modular, safe and efficient conveyors, showcased online and in print by sector specialist L.B. Foster Automation & Materials Handling.
articleThe best of both worlds
We have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.
productDHL Supply Chain introduces electric 16-tonne truck
DHL has begun operating what its says is the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK.
productDSV invests in AutoStore for eComm
The 3PL player has invested in an AutoStore solution from Element Logic to cover small goods handling and the growing demand in eCommerce.
productEntry level air cushioning
The Master’In Air Cushioning Machine (A-200 AC) is a compact and cost-effective solution for eComm businesses looking to improve their packing process and keep up with demand levels.
newsLogistics key to new EU investigation into Amazon
The EU will investigate if Amazon artificially favours retailers who use its logistics and delivery services on its platform.
articleEnabling robots to pick unknown objects from bulk
Software innovations are paving the way for robust and flexible robotic automation in challenging logistics environments, says Herbert ten Have.
productVersatile wheeled dollies launch
LOADHOG HAS launched wheeled dollies which have been designed to add benefits at every stage of the supply chain.
productAutoStore patent claim branded absurd by Ocado
Norwegian automation specialist AutoStore has filed an action with the Intellectual Property Office in the UK, claiming entitlement to certain patents filed by Ocado in relation to its Ocado Smart Platform.
