Supervisory Board appoints Udo Panenka as member of the Board of Management for Automation Appointment with effect from 1 April 2024 Pooling of units and resources focused on mobile robots, automated storage & retrieval systems and warehouse equipment The Supervisory Board of Jungheinrich AG has decided to establish a new …
Read More »Movu’s Warehouse Robotics Systems receive industry premier at IntraLogisteX 2024
Inspiring progress in warehouse and logistics practices is essential to streamlined, cost-effective operations. So, step forward Movu Robotics, which is launching a world-leading range of automated warehouse systems at IntraLogisteX, the industry showcase for transformational warehouse and logistics management solutions. IntraLogisteX provides the first promotional event for Movu’s portfolio of …
Read More »MultiScan master data solution available to buy or rent from KNAPP
KNAPP, leading technology partner for value chains, is making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase. MultiScan is an intelligent and customisable master data capture solution. As well as acquiring article dimensions, MultiScan features integrated weight recording and can also capture other …
Read More »Comment on King’s Speech from Clare Bottle
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 …
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