newsHighJump buys Wesupply to boost Omni-channel offering
The supply chain solutions provider has acquired UK-based IT firm Wesupply.
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articleCrafts retailer uses Snapfulfil and Clipper to boost logistics
To support rapid growth, LoveCrafts has engaged the services of Clipper Logistics to manage its UK warehousing and fulfilment operation from a facility in the North West.
productAmazon to disrupt US online artisan market
Parcelhero provides analysis saying Etsy traders and buyers must be ready for Amazon Handmade to launch as early as this month.
articlePick and save
The Link 51 Multi-Tiered Pick Tower is designed to provide online retailers with a quicker way of fulfilling orders while maximising space.
newsAmazon to open tenth UK fulfilment centre
Amazon will create over 300 jobs with the opening of the new fulfilment centre this autumn.
articleDesigning the future of e-fulfillment
There’s no denying that e-commerce has, and continues to have, a transformational impact on retail logistics. Swisslog has already helped a number of prestigious omnichannel businesses determine how best to move their intralogistics forward, via Click&Pick.
articlePounds per pallet stored not the whole story on 3PLs
Businesses that outsource control of their supply chain function to specialist third party logistics (3PL) companies are increasingly forced to look to replace their 3PL – often within months of the start of their contract period – due to shortcomings in the quality and range of services that the chosen logistics company is able to provide.
articleSnapfulfil to release new edition of WMS at eCommerce Expo
Snapfulfil is to launch a brand new edition of its best-in-breed warehouse management system, aimed specifically at growing eCommerce retailers.
productSchuh boosts capacity with Vanderlande sorters
To facilitate growth Schuh required a high capacity material handling solution for which they partnered up with Vanderlande.
articleBatch and sort
Large efficiency wins can be delivered by automated sorting systems, explains DistriSort, a system integrator specialised in sorting.
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.
