articleWhat is a ‘dark’ warehouse? Many people think this refers to a ‘lights out’ facility which is saving energy, but the truth is a little more ‘dark’ than that – the term is referring to the lack of human labor involved due to the full automation of all material handling and associated processes.
articleInventory errors in warehouse and distribution centres are a perennial challenge. Too much stock ties up capital, too little leads to lost sales and disappointed customers. Modern manufacturing, logistics and retail organisations need accurate inventory for real-time visibility, precision and preventing downtime.
articleTomorrow’s Warehouse Coventry gives a platform for ops people to talk to an audience of ops people about lessons learned around warehouse transformation.
productHow can logistics systems be future-proofed under increasing cost pressure and rapid innovation without losing sight of economic efficiency? EPG Consulting will address this and many other questions at LogiMAT 2026.
newsDematic will unveil new operational intelligence software, next-generation AS/RS technology and robotic picking solutions that deliver fully integrated, high-performance warehouses.
articleFluent Cargo has partnered with powerful, AI-driven risk intelligence platform Sea Sentinel AI to provide contextual, verified and live shipping information to shippers, freight forwarders, 3PLs and visibility providers.
articleYour static planning is hindering growth – here’s how to overcome it.
newsThe event gives a platform for ops people to talk to an audience of ops people about lessons learned around warehouse transformation.
newsA report from Dematic explores how technology is reshaping the industry and where experts are placing their bets.
newsRegistration is now open for the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, a one-day, free to attend conference dedicated to addressing operational challenges in warehousing and logistics.
newsThe delivery company has launched an apprenticeship scheme in partnership with upskilling platform Multiverse.
articleModern warehouses rely on accurate data, smooth workflows, and efficient forklift operations. Forklifts play a central role in material movement, but they’re also a natural point for capturing and validating data as work happens.
news80% of UK retailers expect AI-driven online sales growth in 2026, says Metapack.
articleConsider printers and mobile devices with regards to cyber attacks.
productSCALA has revamped its supply chain modelling services through a partnership with Optilogic, the AI-driven supply chain design software provider.
articleInfios chief innovation officer Eugene Amigud predicts the decline of browsing and the rise of AI-inspired online retail, and says fulfilment needs to be AI-driven to keep up.
articleGovernment policies are accelerating the use of robotics and AI in the supply chain, says Professor John Manners-Bell.
articleHow comfortable are you with AI making independent decisions in the warehouse? Are you comfortable with AI looking at the data and deciding how many people to bring in for the evening shift? Or are you more comfortable with AI advising and people sense-checking the guidance?
newsCONSAFE LOGISTICS has launched Astrid, a new Generative AI-powered Assistant designed to enhance Astro WMS.
newsEPG (EHRHARDT Partner Group) has developed AI-driven logistics solutions based on NVIDIA Metropolis.
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