Invar Group, a leading independent software developer and integrator of advanced warehouse automation, will be showcasing its intelligent WMS software, world-class robotic order picking solutions, and the latest technology in warehouse automation at the UK’s IMHX 2022 show – 6th to 8th September 2022, NEC Birmingham (Stand: 5AM26). Visitors looking …
Read More »Why digital transformation is changing the manufacturing industry as we know it
The manufacturing and distribution industry has faced many challenges as a result of the pandemic. These challenges have led to businesses prioritising digital transformation much earlier than anticipated. Yoav Kutner, CEO and Founder of Oro, Inc., believes that it has never been more important for businesses to have a B2B …
Read More »Streamlining new vehicle launches with real-time visibility By Wesley Haaksma, Strategic Account Executive, Shippeo
There is excitement in the automotive market every time a new model is launched. From the assembly line to sales, everybody must collaborate to balance supply and demand within each market. And this is no standardised undertaking, as every launch is different. Assembly plants must produce within allocated time frames, …
Read More »Stephen Sanderson Transport invest in ‘plug and play’ e-commerce solution
The introduction of Utordo middleware has allowed Stephen Sanderson Transport to link its Microlistics WMS with its ecommerce clients’ web-stores and other online marketplaces quickly, simply and highly cost-effectively Changing channels Established in 1973, Stephen Sanderson Transport is a family-owned third party logistics (3PL) services provider that delivers a range …
Read More »Jungheinrich automates for Coca-Cola HBW
42-metre-high high-bay pallet warehouse clad rack construction Monorail solution Everything from one source Jungheinrich is building an automated solution for Coca-Cola HBW (High Bay Warehouse) at it’s Radzymin plant in Poland. The new warehouse system expands the existing facility and offers state-of-the-art technology. Construction will be carried out whilst maintaining …
Read More »Price too high? What are you comparing it with, and Why? By Alex Mills, Sales and Marketing Director at ProSKU
The justification for buying computer software for your business generally comes down to one or two factors. In previous years, though less so now, it was brought in to innovate and provide new ways of working in your business, to deliver new product functionality or enhancements to service. It was …
Read More »Business As Normal, But Always Changing
Leading temperature-controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall has been a long-standing user of the Empirica warehouse management system from Chess Logistics Technology. The two companies have worked together for over a quarter of a century, during which time Reed Boardall has grown to become one of the largest businesses …
Read More »Humans are crucial in enabling automation
Human Digital Twin: The digital counterpart to the human worker By Axel Schmidt, Senior Communications Manager, ProGlove Several organisations are familiar with making use of Digital Twin modelling to improve operations. This digitised model typically enables firms to map the physical characteristics of a production environment as well as its …
Read More »Automation in the world of fragrance: Jungheinrich builds automated intralogistics system for LUZI AG
Swiss fragrance experts setting up automated warehouse with Jungheinrich in their new production site in Dietlikon Pallet lift connects automated warehouse in basement with ingoing and outgoing goods on the ground floor and production on the first floor Jungheinrich Warehouse Control System (WCS) manages efficient automatic operation LUZI fragrance compounds, …
Read More »3PL provider secures two new sites in just 3 months
A 3PL provider that works with some of the major blue-chip businesses in the UK has secured two new sites in just three months. Carlton Forest 3PL, a privately owned company that headquarters in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire, has branched out into neighbouring South Yorkshire acquiring two units near Bawtry, one …
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