One of the fastest growing robotics companies operating in the logistics sector is determined to keep humans in the loop. Plus One Robotics chief executive Erik Nieves explains why to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.

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Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, responds to growing demand for warehouse equipment to meet operational needs without the bespoke price tag.

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Warehouse automation introduces efficiencies that enable organisations to increase productivity, respond faster to orders, and maximise storage density. However, securing the capital required for these initiatives remains a hurdle some organisations struggle to overcome. Part of the challenge may be that these organisations fail to fully consider the hidden costs of maintaining manual processes. 

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Gain insight into warehouse automation at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event on 20 June at Coventry’s CBS Arena.

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Industrial products distributor ERIKS has boosted the productivity of its order fulfilment operations by 110%, following a logistics network transformation that combines smart software with well-integrated small-parts automation at its new UK distribution hub in Oldbury.

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KNAPP IS making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase.

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Q&A with Simon Jones, Senior Sales Executive, Exotec.

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Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.

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With robotics and automation on a trajectory of growth in intralogistics, the need for interoperability of solutions from different vendors is pressing, argues Dave Berridge.

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AN ECOMM retailer has upgraded its packing and sortation system to meet increasing levels of consumer demand.

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Advances in logistics automation are revolutionising the healthcare supply chain, explains Craig Rollason.

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Edeka’s Freienbrink DC is relying on robotic handling systems from Cimcorp to help deliver fresh produce to stores within 4-5 hours of receiving orders.

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Two fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research,

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Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visited Exotec in France to see first hand what is behind one of the logistics sector’s most spectacular success stories.

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When online fashion retailer ASOS set up its fourth fulfilment centre, it turned to materials handling partner BS Handling Systems for a solution built around a high-speed sorter that can handle 14,000 parcels an hour.

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The retail sector has always pushed the boundaries of automation in the warehouse, and this has gifted occupiers more control and efficiency. But the journey is far from over, and it is important to interrogate the solutions on offer, whether it is the flexibility of modular solutions, or how exactly data can add value. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.

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With flexible and cost-effective solutions increasingly available, companies of all sizes can benefit from logistics automation, helping to combat the challenge of labour scarcity. Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), takes a look at automation for SMEs.

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The digitalised solution enables operators to track a wealth of data down to the level of individual parcels at Asda’s robotic sorting facility in Yorkshire. 

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Automation played a significant role in ensuring a meal kit firm boosted order accuracy as well as throughput at a time of rapid growth.

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BS Handling Systems has designed and installed a complete materials handling and storage solution at 3PL Noatum Logistics’ latest 378,000 sq ft UK distribution centre in Kent, which caters for eComm, retail and wholesale customers.

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The OSR ShuttleTM Evo automated storage and retrieval system from KNAPP forms the heart of many of the company’s solutions.

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If you’re looking for the next innovation in warehouse mobility to boost your warehouse productivity, you’ve just found it — the rugged TC8000.

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The Pick-it-Easy Robot from KNAPP picks orders with a high degree of accuracy at speeds equivalent to manual picking stations but can maintain these speeds over much longer periods.

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Automation provider, KNAPP has launched Open Shuttle Store, a scalable robotic storage system that is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Retailers are increasingly realising the benefits of pocket sortation systems. When combined with automated shuttle storage, pocket technology is a potent force for warehouse efficiency.

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