The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.

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As the Covid-19 pandemic forces more and more brick-and-mortar retailers to dive deeper into e-commerce, many are finding their DCs unable to efficiently handle the switch from pallet or carton scanning to fulfilling single-item orders. But there are some simple tech upgrades that can help businesses of all sizes adapt their warehouse operations to capitalise on the spike in online shopping.

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THE PACKAGE builds on the firms’ acquisition of Fetch Robotics and is designed to enable end users to streamline order, batch, case, pallet and each picking workflows and automate material transport.

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Worker quality and numbers is fast becoming one of the trickiest aspects of finding and properly utilising people in the DC, says Smitha Raphael, Chief Product & Delivery Officer for WMS technology innovator SnapFulfil.

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THE UK hosted COP26, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow between 31 October-12 November 2021. Indigo Software solutions architect Eric Carter shines light on how a WMS can help the warehouse play its part.

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SINCE THE outbreak of Covid-19, distribution centres have been faced with a raft of unexpected challenges, from high demand, uncertainty, and safety of their workforce, to maintaining quality within new constraints on their manufacturing environment.

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Smarter businesses are taking matters into their own hands and have contingency plans in place to ride out this extraordinary period of uncertainty we are all currently facing, says Tony Dobson.

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We are currently seeing a huge demand for digital innovation when it comes to automation in the warehouse and connected fleet management, says Kenny Watson.

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A MASSIVE shift to digital solutions is now well underway in warehousing but Tony Dobson asks, as more companies make the move from manual to automated processes, do we risk leaving our employees behind?

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GHX PROCURE offers hospitals and trusts more efficient supply chain management to reduce spend, wastage and free up clinical staff time for patient care.

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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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Is it time to decide if you are big enough for a warehouse management system, asks Alex Mills.

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The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker - the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.

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Tech savvy WMS providers adapt to pandemic-driven challenges by getting creative with processes and improving their service capabilities, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.

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An automotive salvage specialist is powering forward with a plan to boost turnover to £1/4 billion over five years with help from SnapFulfil WMS.

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MANY LOGISTICS BUSINESSES are failing to keep their workforce at the heart of their digital transformations, leading to employee dissatisfaction and hindering the success of digitalisation initiatives, research has found.

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An e-commerce fulfilment specialist has quickly taken advantage of a next generation software adoption platform to win bigger business and improve internal operations.

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Learn how small changes can make a significant impact on your business.

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Big data presents supply chain and warehouse managers with an unprecedented opportunity to acquire real-time visibility of goods in transit and part of inventory, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.

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As a direct result of the pandemic, the demand for e-grocery has risen by more than 60%. This requires an intelligent software solution approach based on real-time analytics, says Swisslog.

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Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative (EBC) was established in 1977 by three cycling enthusiasts who wanted to run ‘a shop they wanted to shop in’. Almost four decades later, the company has stores throughout Scotland and the North of England, along with a thriving e-commerce website.

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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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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 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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Within eight weeks of the initial enquiry, Optima has implemented Optimiser - a new, cutting edge cloud-based warehouse management system – for the Border Group, which operates modern warehouses with a 15,000 pallet capacity near Newport, Gwent.

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Carousel is a fast-growing business delivering personalised logistics solutions for companies from a broad spectrum of industries including healthcare, technical engineering, agriculture and energy. When designing and managing these personalised solutions for clients, Carousel’s service delivery and client experience teams always look at how they can help clients reach exceptional service levels for their customers.

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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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Established in 1999, The Cotswold Company is an online retailer which sells beautiful, inspirational wood furniture and a wide range of accessories for every room in the house. The company is currently growing at an exceptional rate and will service over 50,000 orders this year.

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Forklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.

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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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With over 40 years' heritage, Comfy Quilts has grown to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of quilts, pillows, mattress covers and bed linen. Today, the company makes and supplies products to retailers throughout the UK and manufactures under license for leading brands including Silentnight, Sealy and Jeff Banks at Home.

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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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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 speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.

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FTC have developed a range of camera systems to act as a security system and/or as a driver aid. Manoeuvring plant equipment safely can be difficult at times and an FTC camera system with in cab driver display offers the driver additional views to assist.

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