articleA fresh look at automation for Omni-channel Retail
What you need to know to get the most out of your automated Omni-channel Retail operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
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articleTips for retailers to achieve Omni-channel nirvana
Demanding clear stock visibility, keen predictive techniques and tightly managed fulfillment operations, delivery is the exciting and troubling heart of the Omni-channel experience. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleFossil responds fast to changing online trends
Swisslog has kitted out a multi-purpose logistics centre for leading fashion brand Fossil, with an emphasis on speed and flexibility.
articleLayer picking innovation promises ‘1000 outers per hour’
Flexi Narrow Aisle’s Warehouse Systems Division has launched the FlexiPiCK – a layer picking-based storage and order fulfillment solution that offers case pick rates of more than 1,000 outers per hour per operator.
newsHalfords tasks 3PL with ‘pre-retail’ role
The cycling and motor products retailer has has appointed Core Management Logistics (CML).
blogAnyone can TAKE a reservation!
When thinking of the perils of purchasing goods online, especially around the annual seasonal holiday peaks, one cannot help but worry, “will it arrive in time?” and “what if my wife’s present goes missing?” etc. etc.
articleUrban double deck trailer launched
Loading bay equipment specialist Transdek UK is launching a Double Deck Urban Eco Trailer (DUET) at the upcoming CV Show.
articleOn a growth trajectory
Edward Hutchison, managing director at BITO Storage Systems explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy how a considered, consultancy sales approach is integral to the impressive growth figures recently posted by the firm.
newsSunday deliveries to be ‘normal option’
The expansion of eCommerce into Sunday Deliveries was a key point of debate at Meta Pack’s recent Delivery Conference held in London.
productOnline retail drives air freight
Europa Worldwide Logistics has seen its air freight operation in Hong Kong register record results over the past 12 months.
newsSDI Group launches tilt-tray sorter
SDI Group, the global integrator of automated material handling systems, has developed a highly versatile and fast, tilt-tray sorter suited to e-commerce, fulfilment and general applications.
articleDriving efficiencies
The surge in online retail is playing a major part in Beumer product developments, including the introduciton of an improved belt tray sorter.
productAsda service provider of the Year
SDI Group has won the prestigious accolade of ‘ASDA Service Provider of the Year’.
productDHL and Lidl UK launch longer semi trailer pilot following contract extension
Following its contract extension, DHL Supply Chain is supporting supermarket chain Lidl in meeting its environmental targets by introducing a pilot for new longer semi trailers across its UK operations.
articleNew generation of electric trucks launched by Linde
Linde Material Handling has launched a new generation of electric forklift trucks with its E12 to E20 EVO series.
articleControlling complex operations
Interface Manager drives volumes of over 6,000 units per hour 24/7 for retailers and can be interrogated at any time for a real time status report on outbound operations.
articleWarehouse efficiency
Independent retailer of solid hardwood furniture, Oak Furniture Land, has experienced a 10% improvement in its warehouse management productivity, since introducing a new high-tech system across the business.
articleSpecialist retailer beefs up warehouse ops
Multi-channel specialist retailer Direct Golf UK is to invest in new storage and distribution systems.
articleHigh pick location density
BITO Storage Systems has launched a new shelving system called Smart Slide. The shelving’s simple but effective sliding design presents a large number of products at the pick face within a minimal footprint, provides the flexibility to change pick slot sizes to meet changing needs and adheres to insurers’ requirements for fire regulations.
articleDematic awarded major order by ASOS
ASOS prepares for international growth push by investing in an automated sortation and storage solution from systems integrator Dematic.
