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50% Spike in Demand for Retail Storage, says Shelving Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

This change has driven retailers to establish more distribution hubs, expand their stockholding and maximise space. Since the first lockdown in March, Stanley has seen a marked spike in demand for the supply and fit-out of racking, shelving and mobile space optimisation solutions.

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AMRs vs. AGVs: The Differences Explained

Conger

AGVs are automated material handling equipment that follows predefined paths with limited ability to make real-time corrections to its course. AMRs are automated material handling equipment that use digital maps or sensors to navigate its environment, while being able to make real-time course correction. Unit-Load AGVs.

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ASRS Warehouse Systems: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Before ASRS systems were developed, companies had to manually handle all aspects of warehousing and distribution. There are two main types of ASRS systems: Unit-load. Unit-Load ASRS. Unit-load ASRS systems are designed to handle large and heavy pallets and cases, with weights ranging from 1,000 to 5,500 lbs.