articleBatch and sort
Large efficiency wins can be delivered by automated sorting systems, explains DistriSort, a system integrator specialised in sorting.
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articleLogistex enhances QUIZ’s warehouse operation
Logistex have been tasked with installing a Warehouse Materials Handling Solution including their LWS Reflex warehouse management system for QUIZ’s warehouse operation based at Bellshill in Scotland.
articleDematic pouch sorters have Black Friday in the bag
Huge spikes in demand created by big single-day retailing events, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are putting retail supply chains under enormous stress. Dematic has found a solution that counters ‘mega peaks’ with ‘super flexibility’.
articleSurge pricing a dead-end for logistics
Dynamic pricing is a non-starter for Omni-channel logistics, says Dan Murphy, partner at Kurt Salmon, and retailers need to ask more fundamental questions about their delivery operations.
articleVente-privee selects KNAPP for warehouse automation
The global leader in online flash sales, vente-privee.com, has signed a contract with KNAPP that means the warehouse automation specialist will act as the company’s long-term logistics partner.
productKite Packaging launches Royal Mail compliant box range
Kite Packaging has launched a range of postal boxes aimed at attracting retailers for the upcoming busy season.
articleOvercoming the consolidation challenge
Apotal.de, a leading online pharmacy in Germany, has chosen the KNAPP-Store automated storage and picking system to fulfil its customer orders.
productPacking systems launched
Kite Packaging has released a range of packing benches and packing material dispensers, aimed at providing an economical choice for growing operations.
productImproves palletisation
Antalis Packaging has become a distributor of triangular postal tubes, adding to its postage packaging portfolio.
productBeumer to revamp DPD Ireland hub
Beumer Group has been awarded a contract to supply a fully automatic parcel sortation system to DPD Ireland as part of the extension to its sortation hub in Athlone.
newsPrimark takes on huge warehouse
Logistics Capital Partners has announced one of the largest logistics pre lets in The Netherlands on behalf of Primark, the global clothing retailer.
articleAdaptable antenna takes to curves
Harting has developed an RFID antenna designed for use with space constricted belt conveyors and can map curved tracks.
articleMind the gap
Beumer Group has introduced TrayDeck, a solution that aims to help warehouse managers close the gaps between trays on high-speed tilt-tray sorters.
newsAsda UK service contract part of bumper warehouse automation orders for Vanderlande
Vanderlande has confirmed that it has won orders to the value of €400 million for its integrated solutions in the warehouse automation market.
articleIMRG sees mild October pointing to bumper Black Friday
The early warning signs suggest we could be in for a bumper Black Friday, says IMRG’s Andrew Starkey. But has the warehousing and logistics industry got the capability to successfully deliver?
productSwisslog to implement a second AutoStore system for Manor
For the second time in two years, Switzerland’s leading department store chain Manor has commissioned Swisslog to plan and complete a Click&Pick project.
newsThe Peak – who’s hiring?
The UK supply chain is gearing up for the Black Friday and Christmas Peak by taking on an unprecedented number of temporary workers.
newsWarehouse challenges have severe impact on Matalan
Retailer saw earnings nose-dive after warehouse move led to massive stock backlog.
articleResearch finds RFID market exceeds $10bn milestone in 2015
RFID is thriving, reaching total sales of $10.1bn in 2015 with a large scope ahead for continued roll-out in many established markets and growth in new markets.
productHard times for UK metal industry but aluminium frame buildings still a hit
It is more than disheartening to hear about the collapse of the UK’s once mighty steel industry, says temporary building supplier Aganto.
