Covid-19 and the impact on the consumer goods industry
For order fulfillment facilities to be successful in the future, it’s essential to understand what changes and challenges the industry will face.
Robots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
Thermal cameras to capture elevated skin temperature
FLIR Systems has modified its thermal cameras for fast and safe non-contact elevated skin temperature screening.
Poor lift truck inspections pose risk to life
Thorough Examinations must be completed by qualified engineers, says CFTS.
Thermal packaging range expands
Kite Packaging has added standard insulated box liners to its thermal range.
Deploy SensorApps to help people social distance
Responding to the need for Covid-Secure technologies, SICK has developed PeopleCounter and DistanceGuard SensorApps which help to ensure that people keep to the recommended distance apart in working spaces.
Solving the challenge of baked goods
The new DRT 25C sensor from Leuze is designed to work with confectionery and baked goods packaging machines.
Hart completes Dundee Energy From Waste contract
Hart Door Systems (Hart Doors), working through Southern Industrial Roofing, has completed a contract to supply seven insulated shutters and one high-speed Speedor Storm at the Dundee and Angus Energy from Waste facility at Baldovie, north east of Dundee.
Flexible storage options proving popular
One of the most popular new items in BITO’s recently launched online BITO Direct catalogue is the company’s Galvanised Boltless Shelving, which can hold a combination of BITO’s XL and RK containers for bulk and small parts to suit the different purposes a company may have.
Outdoor battery charging hub launched
The Fronius Energy Hub is a flexible and mobile charging station for outdoor applications.
Savills: Demand for logistics space soars
According to Savills, demand for logistics property has soared as a result of increased levels in eCommerce.
Worker trapped under forklift for an hour
Courier DX was fined £200,000 when a worker lost a leg after a collision with a forklift at a Lanarkshire warehouse.
Neovia Logistics expands use of smart glasses
Due to coronavirus, Picavi carried out a global remote roll out of the pick-by-vision smart glasses for the 3PL.
Truck power squared – new lead-acid battery from TAB
The new Power Square battery from TAB is said to be a compelling proposition for heavy duty applications.
New global sales lead at Interroll
Maurizio Catino will take over the role of executive VP global sales & service at Interroll and member of the Group management from July 1 from Dr. Christoph Reinkemeier, who is leaving Interroll.
Tesco outlines online growth plan
The grocer plans at least 25 new urban fulfilment centres.
Fast data logging as Hörmann integrates RFID into dock levellers
Designed to improve warehouse management, minimise operating costs and increase overall efficiency, Hörmann UK’s new Hydraulic Dock Levellers with integrated Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology provides non-contact reliable recording of goods when crossing the dock leveller.
Gebhardt wins product awards
The Gebhardt Intralogistics Group has received awards for its StoreBiter MLS and GridPick products, as well as for its Galileo IoT platform.
DHL launches software platform for implementing warehouse robots
The aim is to speed up the implementation of robots from different vendors in the logistics setting.
Essential tool for pack & despatch
CubiScan technology helps in delivery of high levels of service.
