With traditional models being turned upside down, the pressure is on for businesses to become more adaptable and flexible with their planning - says SnapFulfil CEO for UK & Europe, Tony Dobson.

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dm-drogerie markt has opened a new distribution centre with robotics and software from Swisslog.

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Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.

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Warehouse technology innovator SnapFulfil is beating the pandemic blues with a string of new business wins in both the UK and US.

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Plastic electroplating specialist C+C Krug took the path to semi-automation of logistics processes with SSI Schaefer.

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For the retail sector, in order to support stay-in-place orders to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the majority of clothing and footwear stores across the globe shut down in waves almost overnight, along with many warehouses and most factories.

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Effective inventory management calls for a more technologically advanced WMS, because warehouses that know how to inspect receipts, move them to the best location and use the data at their disposal have the ability to speed up this crucial process and achieve optimum accuracy.

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Businesses need to maintain a balance between stock availability, which is usually a good thing, and carrying too much inventory, which is generally not.

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Manhattan Active Warehouse Management features a redesigned user experience, using a mobile first approach.

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

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Nokia has announced that it has completed the first phase of Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment.

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The transitional return to work is thankfully on – but companies still face the challenge of maintaining social distancing guidelines while preserving business productivity, says SnapFulfil MD for UK & Europe, Tony Dobson.

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The global impact of Covid-19 is going to be felt for years, long after the virus has been brought under control, with governments and economies struggling to get back on their feet.

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Businesses need to maintain a balance between stock availability, which is usually a good thing, and carrying too much inventory, which is generally not, says Alex Mills, sales and marketing director at ProSKU.

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Chinese tech firm Hikrobot has launched its range of mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems.

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Datalogic’s handheld computer, the Memor 10, streamlines picking and packing for a fashion firm’s growing online orders.

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SnapFulfil is deploying an increasingly data-driven approach to help weather the COVID storm and be in a stronger position when it clears.

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Supply chains are a complex puzzle, made up of interconnecting processes and practices with plenty of room for error. As a piece of this puzzle, the warehouse plays a major part in the efficiency of the entire chain. 

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Draper Tools is 101 years old this year - and investing in automation to support the continuing growth of its business. Recently it has started using its logistics platform to ship to consumers directly on behalf of its customers.

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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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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 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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UniCarriers' new TX3 is the first counterbalance truck with three E's - offering lower energy consumption, excellent ergonomics, and higher handling efficiency.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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