Reduced fulfillment costs
US DIY firm Northern Tool engaged integrator Swisslog to kit out its DC in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
DC sees rooftop expansion
GROCER MIGROS will install 14 additional COM machines from Witron into its highly automated dry goods distribution centre in Suhr and will be implemented while operations continue.
Are SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
The CVP Impack enhances ecommerce packing performance for Boots UK
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDKAQRRCFq8[/embedyt] Boots UK took the decision to invest in two state-of-the-art automated packing machines from Sparck Technologies (formerly Packaging by Quadient) that tailor-make parcels at high-speed. Sparck’s CVP Impack is unique in that it has the potential to construct bespoke individual cardboard boxes to the exact size of an ordered item at the rate … The CVP Impack enhances ecommerce packing performance for Boots UK
Warehouse Transformation Awards entry deadline extended
FOLLOWING STELLAR interest in the newly launched awards, the deadline for entries has been extended until 14 March 2025.
Giraffe helps Brightpick reach new heights
Logistics Matters editor Simon Dudy meets Brightpick’s CEO Jan Zizka in the wake of the firm’s sale of Photoneo to Zebra.
End-to-end performance
Exotec’s new generation of Skypod aims to provide an end-to-end robotic warehouse solution. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy jumps the Eurostar to hear more.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives appoints software partner to enhance warehouse automation
THE SURFACE finishing solutions firm has chosen the Astro WMS from Consafe Logistics for its European distribution centre in Born, Netherlands.
AutoStore launches AI-driven robotic piece picking
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with AutoStore chief product officer Parth Joshi ahead of a major raft of launches from the warehouse automation leader.
Climbing robot promises high tote density and fast throughput
HAI ROBOTICS has unveiled its latest robotic solution, the HAIPick Climb.
Prevent and recover: learn about ransomware
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference will highlight the danger of ransomware attacks with emphasis on recovery and prevention.
TGW Logistics presents new brand
THE WAREHOUSE automation specialist has presented its new brand presence: with fresh colours, bold shapes and a global campaign.
Automation added to cold store
ITALIAN FROZEN food provider Globalpesca has signed a contract with Dematic for an automated solution at a new low-temperature warehouse for frozen goods.
BITO and Locus announce strategic partnership
THE COLLABORATION will bring together BITO’s leading storage solutions with Locus Robotics’ advanced robotics automation technology.
Exotec launches Next Generation of Skypod
The firm has officially unveiled its new system which handles both each and case picking.
OPEX marks major milestone
2025 SEES the corporation hit 50 years of leadership in the automation marketplace.
Investment in robotics apprenticeship shows changing supply chain
GXO Logistics is participating in the UK’s first ever Robotics degree-level apprenticeship at MK:U, part of Cranfield University.
Online retail is levelling off in the UK
THE ECOMMERCE sector has hit an inflection point with online penetration as a total of the retail sector in the UK now lower than pre-pandemic projections.
Witron grew sales by 100 million euros in 2024
THE COMPANY has hired 500 additional staff members, which means that 7,500 people are currently employed, with 89 young people starting their apprenticeship at Witron.
Changing gears: what logistics could look like in 2025
The world in which we operate is shifting under our feet, says Chris Clowes, with economic uncertainty, global trade tensions and the need to cultivate sustainability pushing us to rethink continuously how we do business.
