BITO Storage Systems will be throwing the spotlight on highly productive order picking at IntraLogisteX 2020, which takes place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 1-2 October 2020. This event provides an opportunity to discuss with BITO experts on Stand 116 the latest intralogistics techniques to help meet the challenges …
Read More »Manufacturers picking Direct to Consumer
Manufacturers with Direct to Consumer operations need to consider storage and picking for efficient fulfilment of growing order volumes, says Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems. Online retail helped many manufacturers who saw normal outlets for their goods close during the COVID-19 lockdown. Some were able to pivot …
Read More »A flexible storage combination
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. The shelves can be …
Read More »Covid compliant intralogistics
What intralogistics solutions can keep warehouses covid-compliant, allowing staff to work safely and productively? Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, makes some suggestions. Following two months of lockdown, more parts of the UK’s hibernated economy are taking their first, tentative steps back to work. The government has issued …
Read More »No time for picking errors: By Edward Hutchison, MD of BITO Storage Systems
One of the biggest challenges faced by successful e-commerce operations stepping up to their first fulfilment centre will be minimising pick errors. Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, highlights four key areas where picking mistakes are commonly generated. Order picking is the central function of any logistics operation, …
Read More »BITO to spotlight highly productive solutions at IntraLogisteX 2020
BITO Storage Systems will be throwing the spotlight on highly productive order picking at IntraLogisteX 2020, which takes place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 31 March to 1 April 2020. BITO experts will be on Stand 116 to discuss the latest intralogistics techniques created from shelving and racking, live …
Read More »Productive picking on every level
Multi-tier shelving will improve warehouse efficiency by allowing simultaneous order picking on several tiers to reduce order throughput times, writes Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems. Many companies operate shelving and racking systems for storage and order picking on a single-level of their warehouse. So we were interested …
Read More »BITO introduces last mile container for online grocery
BITO has introduced the MB Food & Delivery container. This latest addition of the successful MB multi-purpose container range offers a secure and sustainable last mile solution for online grocery. As online grocery continues to grow in popularity, retailers are being challenged to deliver temperature sensitive foods safely to the …
Read More »BITO project nominated for two major logistics awards
BITO‘s installation at Formica Group has been nominated for two major logistics awards. BITO is one of three finalists for this project in the ‘Warehouse Operations’ category of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Annual Awards for Excellence. The winner will be announced at the prestigious ceremony to …
Read More »BITO LEO ready for productive intralogistics
Having passed its test phase following its launch with flying colours, BITO’s LEO Locative driverless internal transport system is now in production as the simplest available AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) on the market, because unlike other AGVs, LEO does not require an infrastructure or complex installation. This opens up the …
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