articleOnline retailer to automate fulfilment centre
TGW is to install the automated logistics systems at the new fulfilment centre of Dutch online retailer, bol.com.
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productTwo dimensional codes
E-fulfilment specialist James and James has developed a new dimension to its business as it has prepared for the roll-out of the Royal Mail’s new 2D barcode system.
articlePerfecting returns: the missing link in Omni-Channel
Make returns a vital part of the overall process, says Emile Naus, partner and technical director, LCP Consulting, not just a necessary evil.
articleSmarter technology
Pallet conveyors are proving increasingly versatile and sophisticated, says Gebhardt-ECS.
articleSensing the future of Industry 4.0
SICK has set a technology milestone in sensing capability for logistics, warehousing and goods handling with the new PowerProx, offering unprecedented versatility to detect any object on a high-speed production line with one range of sensors.
articleSurvey reveals expectation gap
A Temando survey has revealed a widening gap between retailers’ delivery models and customer demand for faster and more flexible delivery.
articleRobotics assists order picking in new Still model
STILL has developed the iGo neo CX 20, a series production order picker with robotics.
productSafety light curtain for tough apps
A tough addition to SICK’s flagship safety light curtain family, the deTec4 Prime is an extra-rugged, high-performance light curtain that is easy to install and use. It is also suitable for harsh environments and exceptionally wide machines.
productAntalis Packaging delivers through automation for The Book People
Antalis Packaging has recently installed an I-Pack corrugated packaging system for The Book People, automating the packaging of 45% of the bookseller’s orders and delivering savings on labour, materials, storage and transport.
productNew camera captures at high throughput
At CeMAT, Vitronic will reveal the next generation line-scan camera VICAM 3S.
product55 straps per minute
Strapping equipment specialist Mosca has introduced a large frame version of its top-selling RO-M Fusion model, specifically developed for the corrugated industry.
productHigh speed CSL system sorts arvato
Due to a substantial increase in business at their Hams Hall site near Birmingham, arvato, one of the largest 3PL providers in Europe, decided to upgrade its handling process to improve accuracy and efficiency in the flow of picked goods.
productSwisslog delivers latest developments in E-Commerce
Leading automation specialists, Swisslog, will once again present its latest eCommerce technology at this year’s eDelivery exhibition (27-28 April, NEC, Birmingham).
productRe-Fresh your plastic boxes
Alison Handling has been appointed exclusive sales agent for Re-Fresh reusable plastic boxes, which are designed to meet the need for smaller volume packaging.
productAldi opens new Northern DC
The new facility in Bolton encompasses 611,250 sq ft of warehousing and offices and replaces a smaller site in Middleton.
newsHome Retail Group directors accept Sainsbury’s bid
The proposed acquisition is valued at approximately £1.2 billion and subject to approval from regulators.
productFastlane predicts Christmas Day deliveries
Delivery firm Fastlane International says radical fulfilment plans need to be developed now to meet growing public expectations this year.
productFlexible automated solution for E-commerce
The innovative ILS 2100 from Schönenberger Systeme tackles a wide variety of handling challenges in the complex and fast-moving Omni-channel retail setting.
productJohn Lewis models Magna Park 3 DC
Retailer uses modelling and simulation tool CLASS from Cirrus Logistics for facility focused on larger items requiring 2-man deliveries.
articleApple and Beaverbrooks gift delivery tested
Delivery experts Electio carried out market research on gift delivery from two well known luxury retailers – Apple and Beaverbrooks – and asks how damaging can poor delivery be?
