UKWA awaits detail on scale of investment and likely timescale for reform The UK Warehousing Association has welcomed reference in the King’s Speech to the Government’s plans to scale up renewable energy supplies, including solar, as well as its commitment to grid connection reform. However, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle warns …
Read More »Berry Superfos uses Jungheinrich AGVs to create a safer, more efficient workspace
An AGV that offers speed, nimbleness, great lifting capacity and the ability to handle many different pallet types – why Berry Superfos chose Jungheinrich Berry Superfos needed an automated warehouse/shopfloor solution so Jungheinrich got involved… The client Berry Superfos designs, develops and manufactures innovative plastic packaging solutions. When you open …
Read More »Visualisation and Simulation can add value to Warehouse Scenario Planning, says Yale
Intralogistics operations could better manage unexpected changes in the warehouse by using visualisation and simulation tools for scenario planning, suggests Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “The warehousing industry is constantly changing,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA for Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “Businesses in industries such as retail, e-commerce, …
Read More »Warehousing ignored by Government
The UK Warehousing Association has reacted with frustration to the publication of the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) review of the Shortage Occupation List. Forklift truck drivers and warehouse operatives are not even mentioned in the report. Having led a co-ordinated campaign during the review period in 2022 demonstrating the critical …
Read More »What’s the future for piece picking robots?
Piece-picking robotics is making big strides in the warehouse and with the aid of AI could soon be within the grasp of SMEs. Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, sets out where we are on the journey. What news can there possibly be around piece-picking …
Read More »Warehouse staff and robots work hand in hand to meet demand
Implementing automation in warehouse logistics always used to be about reducing costs and increasing throughput. However, labour shortages have meant many are adopting robots and computer vision systems to meet growing order volumes without putting extra pressure on staff. This change in warehouse infrastructure has shown that instead of automation …
Read More »Growing businesses can use warehouse space better to save costs and avoid investment in new facilities
Growing businesses will sooner or later need more capacity in their supply chain to fulfil larger sales volumes. Adding capacity to an existing facility by introducing automation, reconfiguring current handling and storage equipment, or building an extension all offer a potential solution but can be expensive and disruptive to ongoing …
Read More »Warehouse Track and Trace
Escalating costs and continued demand for warehouse space are placing ever greater pressure on organisations to optimise existing warehouse efficiency. Yet with warehouse operatives still hard to recruit, how can existing staff achieve the levels of pick and pack accuracy, and speed, required to meet deadlines without compromising the overarching …
Read More »The role of Robotics in attracting talent back to the Warehouse
A persistent shortage of labour remains a major issue for the UK warehousing and logistics sector. Automation and robotics are proven to help businesses significantly improve productivity and increase efficiency. But automating manual tasks is only half of the story. As fulfilment demand continues to increase, the way warehouses operate …
Read More »TouchPath launches discounted subscription scheme for its Supply Chain Systems
Company slashes prices by 50 per cent for the first three months of any subscription Flagship TouchPath solutions including ‘TouchWMS’ and ‘TouchMES’ available for subscription Subscription includes maintenance and support Flexible options include ‘subscribe now, buy later’ “Industry feedback reveals that many supply chain companies are now looking for a …
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