Food and FMCG companies must take steps to organise themselves now if they are going to have the right warehouse infrastructure in place to meet post-lockdown trading conditions, says John Maguire, managing director of intralogistics solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle.

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Asda and logistics partner Clipper have revamped automated packaging for general merchandise eComm orders, resulting in faster performance, less cardboard waste and reduced pressure on labour resources.

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Beumer has launched an intelligent data analytics solution that can be used to examine large amounts of data generated during sorter operation and visualise the results. 

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Robots are becoming increasingly common in the warehouse setting, with a plethora of new providers emerging. But how do you make sure your flooring is up to the task of using robots?

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Pandemic forces retailers to re-evaluate warehouse automation and robotics.

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Global fashion retailer Superdry has specified mini-robot carriers to transform order picking and put-away at its UK hub.

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A new generation of warehouse robots have burst on to the UK logistics industry in the last year or so, with manufacturers aggressively pursuing local systems integrators to help them crack the UK market. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.

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It is impractical to plan for every possible scenario in your business. But preparing your supply chain for unexpected circumstances can be worthwhile in the long run.

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Lights-out logistics could safeguard the grocery supply chain against COVID-19 and future threats, says Swisslog’s Shane Faulkner.

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Retailers that have invested heavily in warehouse automation are less impacted by labour availability so can respond more effectively during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Crystal Parrott, VP Dematic Robotics Centre of Excellence spoke to HSS editor Simon Duddy about the state of play in warehouse robotics.

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In evolutionary theory, the term ‘gradualism’ describes evolution as an incremental process that occurs over an extended period. It is safe, steady, and perfectly describes the evolution of the distribution industry over the past century. Harry Watts, commercial director, SEC Storage comments.

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TGW is building a highly automated intralogistics system in a newly planned fulfilment centre, scheduled for go-live in 2021, which is being constructed next to retailer expert SE’s headquarters in Langenhagen, North Germany.

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In the warehouse of the future, the vision will be to combine robotic technologies to achieve efficiencies which are beyond the current imagination of the industry.

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SICK technology has played a key part in helping tug manufacturer MasterMover to develop AGV models.

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The food retailer REWE has appointed Witron to design and build an automated logistics centre.

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The new facility for Kern Pharma in Terrassa (Barcelona) has a capacity for more than 10,000 pallets and 9,700 boxes.

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The project will see the facility process up to 4,500 order lines per hour.

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Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, explains how together plastic pallets and robotic automation can help improve efficiency, consistency and productivity in the manufacturing sector.

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John Hayward of Hatmill, and Kevin Mofid of Savills ask if a post covid-19 supply chain generate different property requirements?

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We provide fully-integrated, complete warehouse solutions. The SEC Storage Systems Division understands that warehouses now play a pivotal role in the logistics industry and are a key component of your competitive advantage, enabling you to offer outstanding customer service by servitising the products you sell.

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Daifuku’s sliding-shoe sorter, named the Jet Surfing Sorter, is a high-speed automated sortation system for channeling and sorting medium size items, totes, and cartons.

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The system, simple to retrofit to existing FIFO flow racking, solves many typical Kanban issues, increases significantly the floor space for value adding activities and increases cash flow.

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The Fork Truck Control Speed Zoning system offers a cost effective speed limiting solution for sites where there is interaction between forklifts and pedestrians.

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Drainage systems tailored to your requirements

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FTC has developed a range of visual warning devices suitable for any type of materials handling equipment. The safety lighting range has been developed to enhance site safety and increase pedestrian awareness of the presence of moving hazards.

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As with all Sovex products; roller conveyor systems can be fixed or mobile. They can be lineshaft powered, belt driven or by 24 VDC powered rollers. All three types are designed to integrate seamlessly, with side profile and guiding matching up perfectly to safeguard against product hangups. Sovex’s in-house controls department offers full turnkey solutions.

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As with all Sovex products, vehicle loaders can be fixed or mobile. At Sovex, every solution is tailored to each customers’ requirements. That means sometimes a standard product fits perfectly, whereas often additional options maybe required. There is a Sovex Boom Conveyor for every vehicle loading challenge.

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The economic solution to an ergonomic problem

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Southampton based Import Services Limited are specialists in Retail Supply Chain Logistics. Their new DC, in the heart of Southampton container port, boasts an impressive 170,000 square feet with storage facilities for 20,000 pallets, utilising custom-built racking. To maximise their efficiency, they needed reliable, specially designed inbound conveyors to speed-up the unloading process of loose loaded cartons from 40-foot sea containers.

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Firetrack is a fully automated self seeking re extinguisher system, designed for specific designated applications rather than a flood system, though it can be used for this purpose.

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The system is a unique and innovative intelligent monitoring and call-for-action system.

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Various options for Sovex Belt Transport Conveyors include bends, merges and inclines. There are many drive configurations available to suit any application.

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The standard TXP system is designed for internal combustion engine forklifts with an electrically selectable fluid transmission. The system will stop operators from changing gears whilst the engine revs are too high or the road speed is too fast.

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High end staircases, balustrade & architectural metalwork

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