articleShelf partitioning system launched
Nene Storage Equipment’s concept in pallet racking and long span shelving dividers is said to transform picking areas in warehouses and stock rooms.
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articleAutomation: plan to succeed
The decision to opt for any form of automated handling solution requires careful analysis and detailed planning. Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), presents a 12-point plan to a successful project.
productPlastic based A-Frame finds favour
Cargopak’s plastic based nesting A-Frame roll containers are enjoying continued market success.
articleThe Evolution of the Reach Truck
When it comes to reach truck technology, Linde Material Handling is the expert partner with over 50 years of development, experience and expertise. As the inventors of the reach truck concept Linde Material Handling has a long-term commitment to developing innovative solutions to enhance warehouse efficiency.
articleForklift meets demand for quiet deliveries
Truck mounted forklift manufacturer Hiab Moffett has observed increasing demand among its customer base of manufacturers, warehouse operators and supermarket chains for quieter materials handling equipment. In response, the company set to work creating a near silent model.
articleTransit packaging firm looking to international market
Following a change of ownership, transit packaging firm Tri-Wall UK is focusing on international expansion. Simon Duddy reports.
articleStock visibility central for John Lewis Omni-channel
There’s much more to the world of retail home deliveries than a man in a van. In fact, successful fulfilment stems from strong stock visibility and the retailer’s ability to make quick and intelligent decisions about deliveries when orders are being placed. Simon Duddy reports on recent IT developments.
articleErgonomic Pick Centre workstations developed
Automated warehouse solution provider TGW has launched new range of Pick Centre solutions to support picking performance, accuracy and short throughput times.
articleImaging technology helps retailer sort products faster
Datalogic speeds critical fresh food distribution with powerful identification and automation control for major French retailer.
news900 jobs created with new Sainsbury’s DC in Daventry
Work has begun on a major new Sainsbury’s distribution facility in Daventry, which will create over 900 jobs and support the company’s rapidly growing general merchandise business.
productSDI Group wins contract to maintain DCs for George at Asda
Automated material handling systems integrator, SDI Group, has secured a three year contract to maintain all three of George at Asda’s UK automated distribution centres.
articleDutch online retailer awards DC fit-out contract to Knapp
Online store wehkamp.nl has awarded Knapp with a contract to provide an automated handling system for a new distribution centre.
productReach trucks combine performance and ergonomics
The Atlet Tergo range comprises five advanced reach trucks designed to provide the most ergonomic, efficient and productive performance in all types of materials handling operation.
articleAstec Conveyors repeats TNT success at Crawley depot
A high speed two-stage switch unit becomes the latest sortation system installed at TNT by Astec Conveyors.
newsAmazon hits back at criticism of warehouse working conditions
Criticisms that working practices in one of Amazon’s fulfillment centres could lead to ‘physical and mental illness’ are incorrect, according to a senior member of Amazon’s fulfillment team.
articleOmni-channel delivery management specialist secures £20m funding
Provider of delivery management solutions for retailers MetaPack has received a £20m investment from Index Ventures to fund international growth.
articleSwisslog offers Christmas planning tips
We’re unlikely to see the end of the last minute mad dash along the high street for Christmas presents anytime soon, but with e-commerce sales becoming an increasingly vital part of the retail mix, there may be a little more elbow room this year for the more forgetful of shoppers.
articleAutomate asset management to boost supply chain visibility
Every logistics operator understands the challenges facing their supply chain, but many lack the belief that asset-related challenges are simple and cost effective to solve, says Richard Jenkins from RF Code.
newsDotcom warehouse for Woodway
Woodway UK has acquired an extra 28,000 sq ft of warehousing space dedicated to servicing multichannel retailers.
articleFurniture Village selects Atlet for high and heavy work
Furniture Village extended the racking of its 100,000 sq ft national NDC in Milton Keynes to make full use of the building’s height. The company then sought a forklift truck supplier to provide trucks that could cope with the demands of its busy warehouse.
