2021 has seen the UK Grocery market explode into life, with ultra-fast fulfilment solutions launching in London and rapidly expanding across the country. Chris Moss explores the implications for the logistics sector.

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Swisslog has expanded the AutoStore system at 3PL Arvato Supply Chain Solutions.

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The eCommerce boom is driving the need for greater warehouse fire control, for the sake of both safety and business continuity, says Paul Berry.

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More and more SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are deploying automated intralogistics technology to ensure that they meet delivery promises to online shoppers, says Paul Freeman.

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LAC Conveyors & Automation has become the exclusive UK integrator for Exotec, manufacturer of the innovative Skypod.

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Retail customers are reaping the rewards of investing in pocket sortation technology from KNAPP due to one-touch handling, smarter sequencing and much else.

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EUROPA WAREHOUSE is developing its 715,000 sq ft 3pl facility in Corby further with £11m investment in automation. 

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CO-LOCATING the MFC at the retail store offers multiple synergies, but the implementation of an MFC requires careful planning.

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The floor is the most important element of a successfully automated warehouse, says Bartosz Sobowiec.

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ACCORDING TO Toyota Material Handling UK, an ‘exceptional’ shortage of forklift drivers is prompting more and more UK companies to adopt automated materials handling equipment (MHE) to optimise the efficiency of their warehouse intralogistics processes.

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THE ICONIC automotive manufacturer has embarked on the UK project to support the long-term sustainability of its supply chain.

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Warehouse automation delivers higher food safety standards, says Thomas Swovick.

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As logistics changes, so do the environmental challenges. We look at emerging green questions, such as the proliferation of micro-fulfilment centres, ponder the impact of the pandemic and ask if the logistics industry measures up in calculating its carbon footprint.

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In addition to core factors such as cost-efficiency, availability, and performance, customers particularly demand optimal ergonomics in terms of processes and workstations, which also includes good usability and user experience, explains Dominik Simbeck.

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As the economy has bounced back it has brought its own set of challenges. Interroll Ltd MD Hilton Campbell explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy.

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See how you could bring your warehouse automation journey to life with this webinar from Linde Material Handling, in association with Handling & Storage solutions magazine.

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Some thoughts from Dematic about General Merchandise, new challenges, and limited choices…

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LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS should be paying a lot of attention to the enormous amount of venture capital that it is being invested in e-grocery start-ups, says Handling & Storage solutions editor, Simon Duddy.

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SIX SHERPA-B AMRs have been deployed and are co-working in safely with humans, AGVs, forklifts and other industrial machines at FPT Industrial.

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SWISSLOG'S MOBILE robotic solution will provide Toyota with flexibility and efficiency to manage spare parts fulfillment.

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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 award winning Sovex Bendy Boom can load or unload 1200 parcels per hour* from vans, lorries and containers up to 45ft. The Sovex Bendy Boom has a front boom which declines to -25° and also extends up to 15 metres into a trailer.

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Elesa is pleased to inform you about the introduction of the new range ELEROLL modular roller tracks for idle handling

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High end staircases, balustrade & architectural metalwork

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The FM Stand Alone Check System is a new and exciting addition to FTC’s already extensive product range. The system aims to provide a cost effective solution to completely replace paper based pre use check lists on any type of materials handling equipment.

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Sovex Mobile Vehicle Loaders offer the benefits of a Sovex Fixed Vehicle Loader with the added flexibility to serve more than one door whilst using a mobile vehicle loader to transfer from ground level to working height inside the vehicle.

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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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Each pedestrian that works in the specified “danger” area will be issued with an active RFID transmitter that continually emits a dedicated radio frequency, this is then detected by a truck based unit.

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The economic solution to an ergonomic problem

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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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If you’re looking for the next innovation in warehouse mobility to boost your warehouse productivity, you’ve just found it — the rugged TC8000.

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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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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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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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Puma, one of the world's leading sporting goods manufacturers for sport shoes, clothing and accessories, has invested in a new central European Distribution Centre in Geiselwind, Germany. The objective was to bundle multiple B2C/B2B distribution centres into one fulfilment centre. The new omni-channel DC serves all channels (retail/wholesale, direct) from one location and fulfils orders from throughout Europe.

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