Bot for a heavy duty role
AMAZON SHIPS millions of parcels and mobile robots play a major role in fulfilling these. A typical Amazon fulfillment centre contains fleets of robotic drives, autonomous mobile robots that transport goods.
Kite Packaging makes App available to all customers
KITE PACKAGING, a leading UK packaging supplier and pioneer in the industry, has made significant updates to its app, making it available to all customers where previously only those with credit accounts could access it.
In the world of forklift parts – what’s in a name?
THE DEFINITION of “spare parts” is not as crystal clear as you may think. Searching for these online yields results such as OEM parts, aftermarket parts, remanufactured parts, and used parts.
How IDS opens up new opportunities for image processing with AI
CHECKING AND sorting parcels or assisting vehicles in avoiding collisions: For such use cases, cameras are virtually indispensable today.
Fleetspan launches at industry safety event
40 FOR the future took place in London and focused on safety issues for the logistics and material handling industry.
Net zero – a not so simple plan
Retail and logistics firms are seeing their net zero plans blown off track by the energy crisis, according to research published by Schneider Electric.
Healthy supply chain productivity and safety
WHOLESALERS OF pharmaceutical and medical technology products require reliability, efficiency and cost effectiveness in their logistics operations.
3PL invests in real time warehouse data capability
LINKLINE HAS partnered with Dexory to make use of its inventory robots and analytical platform for the 3PL’s Kettering warehouse.
Rockwell buys Clearpath Robotics
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AMR player Clearpath Robotics.
Save charging unit space
THE HOPPECKE trak charger HF giant is a single unit with one power connection that effectively replaces eight individual chargers, saving both floor and shelf space. The product can be configured to charge batteries with differing voltages (24V to 80V) and capacities (64Ah to 1550Ah).
Forklift camera system now for retrofit
THE BOSCH multi-camera system for forklifts is now available as retrofit solution.
Battery charge management module launches
THE CONNECT:CHARGER module manages the charging processes of electric forklifts, offering transparency and reduced running costs while improving availability through prioritisation, defined charging time slots and power limits.
Stacker series launches
MITSUBISHI FORKLIFT TRUCKS has launched the AXiA EM platform stacker series, which is available in 1.2- and 1.6-tonne capacities. It has been developed for operation in high bay stacking, order picking, and transport supply/feed applications.
Route to warehouse efficiency
STOCKTON-ON-TEES based telecoms services provider, Map Group (UK), has selected Indigo WMS to automate six of its UK warehouse locations.
Customer service boost
ZOFRI WILL implement Infor’s WMS to improve customer service, one of the most important performance indicators in the supply chain. The solution will be implemented by Cerca Technology, Infor’s partner in Latin America.
Cloud WMS for 3PL
A US 3PL has invested in a cloud-based WMS to accelerate expansion and market share.
Safer van loading
COMPOSITE DOOR manufacturer Solidor has installed two van docking ramps from Thorworld Industries at its new Stoke-On-Trent facility, resulting in significant improvements to both the safety and efficiency of its loading operations.
Bathroom fittings firm completes ERP integration
TOUCHPATH HAS achieved a swift ERP upgrade to Microsoft Business Central bathroom fittings company VADO. The change has been enabled by TouchPath’s flexible TouchWMS, which now integrates with ten mainstream ERP systems market-wide.
Subscription rates slashed by Touchpath
TOUCHPATH IS launching a discounted subscription scheme for its supply chain systems, slashing its rates by 50% for the first three months of any subscription, which includes full maintenance and support. A ‘subscribe now, buy later’ option is also available.
Level 2 dock leveller safety training to launch
THE DOOR & Hardware Federation (DHF) will launch the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety in conjunction with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM).
