articleFashion retailer goes omnichannel with goods-to-person picking
A new logistics centre by SSI Schaefer has recently become operational for omni-channel retail distribution by the Finnish Stockmann Group.
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productSEMA unveils line-up for Technical Conference
SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association is to hold its first full day technical conference on Tuesday 6th June at the Park Inn, West Bromwich which will be chaired by SEMA president, Jaap Vos.
productTransdek supplies mezzanine lift to tea supplier
Transdek UK has installed the latest version of its mezzanine lift at a new storage facility in Harrogate for Bettys & Taylors Group, which produces Yorkshire Tea, the third best selling tea in the UK.
articleFast fashion requires fast logistics
HSS editor Simon Duddy meets distribution centre manager Allan More at fast fashion retailer Quiz’s distribution centre in Bellshill near Glasgow, and hears how automated systems integrator Logistex helped it implement a leading edge approach to logistics.
productThe space race
The market for warehousing in the United Kingdom is, if not in crisis, certainly facing some major challenges, says Sid Holian, MD, and Steve Purvis, operations director, at Bis Henderson Space.
productUp to date on technical issues
SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association’s first full day technical seminar on Tuesday June 6 proved to be a major success, says Jaap Vos, SEMA President.
productBID Group closes the gap
BID Group was called in when a large manufacturing site needed a roller shutter installation to cover a newly created delivery hatch on a mezzanine floor.
productMezzanine design
Poole-based developer MultiSUITE Software has released the latest version of its software for mezzanine floor manufacturers and designers.
productNew mezzanine
Distribution business Jeavons Eurotir recently installed a 470 sq m mezzanine floor on top of its existing despatch area, taking three 3 weeks to carry out the work.
articleSEMA distributors demonstrate high quality with tough audit
The latest audit of SEMA Distributor Companies (SDCs) proves outstanding progress has been made since the process was initiated in 2014.
newsMan trapped for four hours after racking collapse
Fire crews rescued a man after racking collapsed at a warehouse in Halesowen.
productFurniture manufacturer boosts pallet gate safety
The manufacturer turned to NSI Projects when self-built pallet gates proved too high-maintenance.
articleSafeguarding storage
When choosing a new storage system, the three key criteria to look for are a safe working environment, accessibility to assets and minimising potential damage to products stored, says Jaap Vos, President of SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association.
newsStorage system users share best practice in safety
End users, including office supplies multinational ACCO, packaging firm Skymark and Coca-Cola shared their safety best practice at the latest SEMA Safety Conference.
article(What’s the story?) Better storage
BITO Storage Systems helps Proper Music transform its order picking and storage solution operations for its expanding business, which includes a fast-growing eCommerce operation.
productSEMA launches new guide on conduct of inspections
SEMA, The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association has launched a new publication called The SEMA Guide to the Conduct of Racking and Shelving Inspections which comprises a major revision to its predecessor.
blogThe way of the SARI
Mike Vaughan is a fully qualified SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) and he says most businesses need educating on rack safety.
productMezzanine design
MultiSUITE has released the latest version of its software for the design of mezzanine floors.
productBespoke racking design
Increasing and changing customer requirements are determining the workflow in the wood composite and wood processing industry, especially regarding quality, costs and time, says racking firm Ohra.
articleDebenhams selects LED lighting for warehouse
Ecolighting UK has recently been specified for the new LED lighting at the Debenhams warehouse in Peterborough to upgrade the previous fluorescent systems.
