productM&S to build online automated warehouse within Bradford DC
Work has begun to extend M&S’s Bradford DC so it becomes a second online warehouse for M&S.com.
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productAsda deploys powered stair climber for last mile lifts
TO FURTHER improve the efficiency of its grocery home shopping service, Asda has become the first UK supermarket to introduce a powered stair climber, in collaboration with materials handling specialist, Stanley.
productAsda Logistics Services takes 60 sorting robots
THE SORTING SYSTEM for the Asda DC in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire will provide Asda with the capacity to support continued growth across its parcel collection and returns business.
productPuma logistics hub goes live
The central logistics hub for Europe is said to be one of the most advanced fulfilment centres for fashion, and can process up to 74 million SKUs per year.
newsASOS awards Lichfield contract to XPO Logistics
ONLINE FASHION retailer ASOS has awarded the contract to manage its new fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire to XPO, and has renewed XPO’s long-term contract to manage the existing ASOS fulfilment centre at Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
articleSpaciotempo solves seasonal space shortage at height of pandemic
As with many major retailers, John Lewis & Partners are prone to seasonal surges that impact on storage and distribution. Due to these peaks, the firm often resort to employing additional staff to fulfil increased demands on their operations.
productSupermarket builds 50k sq m E-Fulfillment Centre
JUMBO HAS used storage systems provider Begra and AR Racking to optimise the space of the logistics centre – Jumbo’s third EFC in the Netherlands.
newsBoohoo announces warehouse lease
The leading online fashion retailer has exchanged contracts for a long-term lease for a new warehouse in Daventry.
newsAcquisition in eComm focused 3PL sector
MOSAIC FULFILMENT SOLUTIONS has acquired logistics, warehousing and fulfilment firm Thorn 3PL Services.
productSwisslog announces virtual World Automation Tour 2021
INTRALOGISTICS EXPERT Swisslog is set to host an around-the-world automation tour of some of its most prominent customer sites this year.
articleBoots revamps fulfilment in the wake of the pandemic
Boots supply chain director Alan Penhale explains how store fulfillment was transformed into Omni-Channel fulfillment.
articleGame-changing tool helps users self-configure WMS
An e-commerce fulfilment specialist has quickly taken advantage of a next generation software adoption platform to win bigger business and improve internal operations.
articleEmployee buy-in crucial
MANY LOGISTICS BUSINESSES are failing to keep their workforce at the heart of their digital transformations, leading to employee dissatisfaction and hindering the success of digitalisation initiatives, research has found.
articlePop-up party
Retailers are using imaginative ways to cope with a particularly disruptive market, says Christophe Pecoraro.
articleTurn and face the change
Consultant Phil Reuben explains why a dynamic supply chain is essential in 2021.
newsSnug chooses Wincanton for eFulfilment
Wincanton has been awarded a new contract to provide eFulfilment, stock management and final-mile home delivery services with online furniture retailer Snug.
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productTamper evidence is integral to the supply chain
THE ROLE of ‘real’ tamper evident security labels and box tapes is developing quickly, as an integral part of the supply chain in 2021 for B2B and B2C, says Tamper Technologies.
productTamper evidence is integral to the supply chain
THE ROLE of ‘real’ tamper evident security labels and box tapes is developing quickly, as an integral part of the supply chain in 2021 for B2B and B2C, says Tamper Technologies.
productAutonomous yard transport launches with robotic arm
GAUSSIN HAS launched a hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicle with a robotic arm for yard automation.
