articleNew mobile robot brand launches in UK
Chinese tech firm Hikrobot has launched its range of mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems.
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productPerformance-driven system
US-based Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion.
articleInsight can help stock strategy
Businesses need to maintain a balance between stock availability, which is usually a good thing, and carrying too much inventory, which is generally not, says Alex Mills, sales and marketing director at ProSKU.
productAutomation leader acquires UK software firm
Dematic, through its parent company Kion Group, has acquired of Digital Applications International (DAI), a UK-based software company specialising in logistics automation solutions.
articleHow WMS can reduce the pressure of stockpiling
The global impact of Covid-19 is going to be felt for years, long after the virus has been brought under control, with governments and economies struggling to get back on their feet.
productGroundbreaking cloud robots-as-a-service partnership
Following the launch of its ‘Renovotec Robotics’ warehouse solutions division Renovotec Group has formed a partnership with Silicon Valley’s Fetch Robotics.
productSainsbury’s invests in AI-driven supply chain
The grocer has selected Blue Yonder’s Luminate end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) powered supply chain platform.
productWorld-first for volume measurement
With the CMS 700i 3D, Leuze presents a world first for volume measurements – a complete solution for the fault-free storage of goods that can be autonomously commissioned and maintained by WebConfig.
productRise above with WMS as blue skies return
WMS technology innovator, SnapFulfil, is seeing green shoots of a turnaround in global commerce as businesses adapt and gear up for the new post Covid-19 future.
articleKeep the faith but keep your distance
The transitional return to work is thankfully on – but companies still face the challenge of maintaining social distancing guidelines while preserving business productivity, says SnapFulfil MD for UK & Europe, Tony Dobson.
productFarm-to-table logistics
Sustainable online supermarket Farmdrop has signed up to a three year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with SnapFulfil.
articlePort completes first phase of 5G ready private network
Nokia has announced that it has completed the first phase of Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment.
articleA look under the bonnet
SICK technology has played a key part in helping tug manufacturer MasterMover to develop AGV models.
articleGuest column: The dawn of the intelligent warehouse era?
In evolutionary theory, the term ‘gradualism’ describes evolution as an incremental process that occurs over an extended period. It is safe, steady, and perfectly describes the evolution of the distribution industry over the past century. Harry Watts, commercial director, SEC Storage comments.
productCustomer ordering portal for new era
TouchPath is launching TouchSales, a web-based customer ordering portal designed for remote, COVID-19-driven working.
productPUMA’S NEWEST DC IMPROVES SERVICE LEVELS
Puma, one of the world’s leading sporting goods manufacturers for sport shoes, clothing and accessories, has invested in a new central European Distribution Centre in Geiselwind, Germany. The objective was to bundle multiple B2C/B2B distribution centres into one fulfilment centre. The new omni-channel DC serves all channels (retail/wholesale, direct) from one location and fulfils orders from throughout Europe.
productLogistex Announces a New Partnership with Leading Retailer John Lewis
Logistex has been awarded a contract by the John Lewis Partnership to design and implement a solution to optimise their new e-commerce distribution centre at Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes.
productManufacturer takes Manchester spec build
DTZ Investors has let the 65,000 sq ft site at Ashburton Point on Trafford Park to construction product manufacturer Lindab.
