productExeter DC completes for retailer
Stoford Developments has completed construction of a new 90,000 sq ft distribution unit at Exeter Logistics Park on behalf of an international retailer.
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productEnabling multi-zone conveyor systems
Beckhoff Automation UK has launched an EtherCAT-based controller for motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems.
articleWhat does the surge in online shopping mean for storage?
UK online spending has seen a surge in 2020, following the country’s lockdown earlier this year. Rubb Buildings explores the implications for warehouse storage.
articleThe supply chain: Retail’s secret weapon
Times are pretty tough for retailers right now. As in many areas of life, the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated trends that were already taking place, such as an increasing shift to online shopping, argues Emile Naus.
articleRobot-led automation can transform the warehouse
Robot-led automation can make a tremendous difference to the efficiency, accuracy and flexibility of logistics operations in the retail warehouse, says Nigel Platt.
productSmartfreight partners with Segmentify
Shipping software specialist SmartFreight has formed a partnership with Segmentify, an omnichannel personalisation business. This will give online retailers access to a fully integrated parcel delivery solution.
productAutoStore based warehouse geared for high picking throughput with low footprint
Scandinavian Cosmetics will automate and merge operations to a new warehouse in Malmö, Sweden, where Element Logic will install an AutoStore solution.
articleRe-think fulfilment in the light of booming online orders
A boom in online orders is likely to become a feature of the new reality and is triggering a major re-think of the fulfilment operation, says Frazer Watson.
productAsda orders 25 delivery vans
The Blue Ocean home delivery pods are designed and built by British engineering firm Penso.
articleRetro dock for multi-deck vehicles
By converting a series of existing loading bays with the installation of its innovative Retro Dock, Stertil Dock Products has enabled a leading high street retailer to load and unload multi deck vehicles.
articleSleek and powerful Euro Stage V compliant trucks
Doosan has launched a range of Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – the 9-Series is said to offer outstanding fuel efficiency, performance, driver comfort and durability.
articleCope with Covid and prepare for Peak
The Covid crisis is prompting companies to invest in automation and robotics to better manage operations, despite facing revenue declines resulting from the pandemic, says Logistex.
articleFlexible options for fast-changing world
CopriSystems’ bespoke vision and high performance warehousing solutions enables businesses to respond quickly to accelerating levels of growth.
articleEven more intense festive Peak predicted for eComm
Christmas 2020 is set to break online shopping records as growth continues to accelerate due to the global coronavirus pandemic, with overall e-commerce sales expected to jump from initial predictions of 11% to 19% reaching £78.9bn, says Tony Dobson.
productForklift STR fears
Recession fears could lead to a significant reduction in the number of lift trucks available for short term rental during the coming fourth quarter peak retail period, warns John Maguire.
articleMajor grocer makes further investment in automation
Canadian firm Metro has awarded a third warehouse automaton contract to Witron Group.
articleEmpty cities, panic shopping, but functioning DCs
Automation leader Witron outlines how it has adapted to the coronavirus crisis.
articleRobots already a reality
Robotics and humans working together, the workforce of the future – or is it? For the materials handling industry, this is already happening, says Ron Farr.
articleAutomation contract for convenience store operation
Reitan Distribution A/S, a subsidIary of Rema 1000 A/S, has awarded a €50m+ automation contract to Dematic.
newsWarehouse space upgrade for freight firm
Colliers International’s Industrial and Logistics team, alongside joint agent, Drake Commercial, has let LF50 Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton, a 50,000 sq ft refurbished warehouse to Trans Global Freight Management on behalf of a private investor.
