articleMilestone warehouse robot implementation for Superdry
Global fashion retailer Superdry has specified mini-robot carriers to transform order picking and put-away at its UK hub.
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newsFashion 3PL’s DC to feature ‘high-end automation’
The 430,500 sq ft multi-customer facility is located in Magna Park, Lutterworth.
newsDPD gets go-ahead for Bicester hub
The specialist 60,000 sq ft distribution hub at Symmetry Park, Bicester has gained planning consent and will be constructed to net zero carbon in construction, in line with the UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) Framework.
articleBespoke rack-supported multi-tier
Online games retailer uses data analysis to avoid moving to a new warehouse facility and accommodate growth.
productHow will Covid-19 change logistics?
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a major challenge to our society and has thrust logistics into prominence as people finally appreciate the sector’s importance.
articleRobot wars heating up
A new generation of warehouse robots have burst on to the UK logistics industry in the last year or so, with manufacturers aggressively pursuing local systems integrators to help them crack the UK market. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
product2020 Ecommerce Challenges – Trends & Solutions
Focused on improving order accuracy, meeting customers’ needs and speeding up order fulfilment times, e-commerce and omni-channel shippers face a litany of challenges when trying to meet their goals.
productThe EXDS CubiScan125 excels for apparel firm
Haddad Brands is a leader in the design, sourcing, sales and distribution of premium quality children’s wear and accessories, thanks to strategic partnerships with global iconic brands, including Nike, Levi Strauss, Converse, Mighty-Mac and Jordan.
productBrands gravitating to eCommerce due to crisis
What has struck me most about COVID-19 so far is the rapid business response to the crisis, says SnapFulfil CEO UK & Europe, Tony Dobson.
articleEmergency: prepare your supply chain for the unexpected
It is impractical to plan for every possible scenario in your business. But preparing your supply chain for unexpected circumstances can be worthwhile in the long run.
productMobile hand wash unit launches
In response to the current situation, bott has developed a range of hygiene solutions, to help businesses meet new health & safety guidelines in the workplace.
articleABB sets up AI robotic solution for order fulfilment
ABB and Silicon Valley AI start-up Covariant have announced a partnership to bring AI-enabled robotics solutions to market, starting with a fully autonomous warehouse order fulfilment solution.
articleHow will the post covid-19 supply chain look?
John Hayward of Hatmill, and Kevin Mofid of Savills ask if a post covid-19 supply chain generate different property requirements?
newsONS figures show High Street decline
The ONS figures showed in March 2020, the monthly retail sales volume fell sharply by 5.1%; the largest fall since the series began as many stores ceased trading from 23 March following official government guidance during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
productPandemic leads CMA to clear Amazon investment in Deliveroo
In light of a deterioration in Deliveroo’s financial position as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo.
productPotential for over-supply as pandemic slows property market
Latest research by Colliers International reveals that industrial and logistics letting activity remained buoyant in January and February 2020, yet March data shows that in general, occupiers have not been committing to signing new future leases.
newsDematic appoints Hatson as Business Solutions Sales Director
Dematic, the automated intralogistics solutions company, has appointed Matt Hatson as Business Solutions Sales Director for the UK, Ireland, Northern Europe and Scandinavia.
articleVoices from the cloud say ‘you can save money’
Voice software is joining the migration to the cloud says Voxware president and CEO Keith Phillips.
productAsda chooses Star Refrigeration for chilled and frozen DC
The green credentials of Asda’s new chilled and frozen distribution centre in the North West have been bolstered by an environmentally conscious cooling system from Star Refrigeration.
articleGoing further to optimise space
Articulated forklift manufacturer Bendi specialises in products that optimise space in the warehouse and back of store.
