Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Next day delivery is a logistical challenge that warehouses often require an upgrade to achieve. DC in central Birmingham, with 15000 SKUs and 1500 orders per day is a challenge in terms of suitable storage, picking and despatch. But that made us top-heavy for pick and pack. Training is easy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

Gebrüder Weiss has opened a logistics terminal in the Kreckelmoos industrial estate in Reutte. The logistics company has invested around €8m in the new building, which was completed in less than a year. Thirty employees are to be employed in Reutte in the mid-term, and there are also plans to train apprentices here.

Sourcing Strategies 63

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Red Bull’s Formula One HQ in Milton Keynes is an appropriate and impressive backdrop to learn why data is fuel in logistics. High performance in logistics can be maintained by extracting insights from data and taking practical steps. For example, the Dexory View dashboard enables pick face analysis of volumes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 55

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

Flawless logistics. Imagine that for a moment – no kinks in the warehouse chain, no costly errors, no unhappy customers, writes Paul Hamblin, editor of Logistics Business Magazine. It’s an enticing prospect, because no logistics process is without flaws in this high-volume age, even those of the admired industry giants.

Video 66

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Descartes Systems Group, a leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based Using the solution to improving picking efficiency and accuracy, AYBL has doubled its fulfilment capacity with existing staff and can seamlessly scale to fulfil over 70,000 orders a day during peak season. “To

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stepping into the spotlight at LogiMAT 2024, ForwardX Robotics, a Chinese case picking solution provider, invites visitors to witness the unveiling of the Next-Gen AMRs, a testament to ForwardX’s relentless pursuit of groundbreaking technology and industry innovation.

Materials Handling 45

Materials Handling Material Savings Picking eCommerce 45

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Tessa Wilson, a Graduate Management Trainee at GXO UK and Ireland, has commenced a six-month secondment as a Project Officer for the second phase of Transaid ’s Professional Driver Training Uganda project, helping the country to respond to the huge rise in demand for HGV and PSV drivers.

Buyer Training 68

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Element Logic is launching a robotic piece-picking solution that combines their expertise as AutoStore system integrators with technology from leaders in piece-picking, RightHand Robotics (RHR). The robotic piece-picking solution combines award-winning technology from RightHand Robotics with Element Logic software and AutoStore.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This approach coincides with deep transformation in the aviation sector, which requires companies to continually improve their logistics performance while meeting high environmental standards. Training is also available to Airbus suppliers to support their transition to sustainable packaging.

Packaging 28

Packaging Picking Supply Chain Design Software Disposal 28

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Productivity, accuracy and revenue are all up by 20% at a thriving UK electrical business thanks to LYDIA voice-picking technology supplied by Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG). The company’s existing paper-based picking system required training time for new staff, adding to time pressures at seasonal peaks. No paper, no pressure.

Production 54

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

KG and talks about ergonomics in logistics and the distribution centre. A know-how transfer that benefits our logistics designers, design engineers, developers, and of course our customers.” Despite all automation, there will still be people in the logistics centre in the future. Schweiger has been with WITRON for ten years.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Element Logic is launching a robotic piece-picking solution that combines their expertise as AutoStore system integrators with technology from leaders in piece-picking, RightHand Robotics (RHR). The robotic piece-picking solution combines award-winning technology from RightHand Robotics with Element Logic software and AutoStore.

Picking 28

Picking Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 28

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics says it has achieved “an industry first” by deploying 6 River Systems (6RS) collaborative robots (cobots) on multiple mezzanine floors in one of its distribution centres in Milton Keynes, England.

Inventory Reduction 60

Inventory Reduction Picking Automation Collaboration 60

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

goods in first) bit by bit, so they can practice and familiarise themselves in advance, undertake user acceptance testing, and not go into their digital training cold. Rob Galbraith adds: “SnapFulfil met all our needs, they listened and improvised, while all the online training delivered was spot on, so that go-live was just what we expected.

Procurement Solutions 63

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Visitors can learn about digitalising the drive train – from controlling the machine through to driving the machine – and how this provides readily consumable data on the health of the asset that can be used for predictive maintenance.

Training 28

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mushiny, a world-leading expert in intelligent robotic logistics systems, has won the Gaogong Golden Globe Robot award for the new generation of its Xi’he iRMS system. The next-generation Mushiny Xi’he iRMS system is already in operation in the US at a warehousing picking project for designer goods discount retailer Saks OFF 5TH.

Material Savings 65

Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing Picking 65

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

Even the best logistics operations incur errors, and they come in different shapes and sizes. Everything from picking errors, transport damage and negative inventory balance. Visual insights, the way to flawless logistics. Then you can include visual material in any feedback and staff training. Says Persson. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

KNAPP’s innovative robot solutions help lower costs in logistics processes while increasing shipping capacity. There is no zero-touch fulfilment without robotic picking. KNAPP’s Pick-it-Easy Robot (pictured) will pack and pick diverse items into different containers in a live demonstration.

Modeling Software 59

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Picking Handling 59

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The automation of hand scanning processes increases productivity at inbound and outbound areas of logistics hubs dramatically. However, this process not only takes time, but picking and putting down the hand scanner while handling the object risks repetitive stress and strain to the operator.

Automation 61

Automation Tracking and Tracing Logistics Network Optimization Software Reliability 61

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, today announced the launch of its innovative Goods-to-Person (GTP) e-Commerce Assessment Calculator. Using GTP for labour savings, better ergonomics, improved cycle time and space savings for e-Commerce has moved into the realm of table stakes.”

Automation 61

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The San Francisco-based business – which not only delivers and assembles its premium quality furniture for customers, but also picks up and refurbishes used Oliver items to be made available at discounted prices – had struggled with inventory, picking and staging accuracy as the refurbishment returns side of the business ramped up.

Inventory 72

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Logistics Business organises a twice-yearly international, virtual exhibition for the logistics and materials handling industry. The Logistics Business Show provides an important new platform for interaction between suppliers and users of logistics, IT, transport and supply chain services, warehousing and materials handling.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The Logistics Business Show – which is being held online from 20 th -24 th September 2021 – features a strong line-up of expert speakers across its four days. BST (CEST) covers the topic of IT Hardware: Rugged Mobility for Pick & Track. Kicking off the panel discussions on Monday 20 th September at 11.00

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2020

Poland-based nail care specialist Indigo Nails has appointed Walker Logistics to undertake fulfilment of orders for its range of nail care and home spa cosmetics products to its growing client base in the UK. William Walker added: “Setting up a logistics operation in the UK is part of Indigo Nails’ growth strategy.

Cost Reduction 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2022

With typical VNA – very narrow aisle – applications aisle widths can be reduced to between 1,600 and 1,800mm, which allow e-Fulfilment customer orders to be picked at ground level shelves and locations. Another consideration is training of your forklift operators. These can be costly to install.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Materials Handling 59

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 11, 2022

Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) has seen its LYDIA Voice application take the crown as the world’s number one pick-by-voice solution on Android devices. Given the number of Android devices that our clients use to run the LYDIA Voice software, our technology is now the world’s most frequently used pick-by-voice solution.”.

Optimization Software 63

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2023

Henderson Foodservice has upgraded their existing voice picking system, ZetesMedea Voice, with the latest high-performance voice technology. Philip Mehaffey, Head of Logistics at Henderson Group. The post Upgrade to High-performance Voice Technology appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. adds Philip Mehaffey.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 58

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The revolution in food retail logistics began in Parkstein in 2003. Today, the OPM system is the world’s most successful fully automated logistics and order picking system for cases. The story of WITRON’s Order Picking Machinery system (OPM) begins at Walter Winkler’s coffee table in Parkstein.

Supply Chain Software 55

Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 55

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

Its implementation and rapid rollout of LYDIA Voice is a fantastic endorsement for EPG, the Germany-based global supply chain software provider and voice picking innovator. CONA required a solution that would al-low for continuous picking – independent of the network connection – should the Wi-Fi signal be weak or lost.

Supply Chain Software 67

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2022

Tramar SRC, from Le Havre, France, is a logistics company that unloads green coffee from containers which can store up to 160,000 bags of coffee beans. The bags can therefore be accurately picked up and re stacked on a different pallet size. The simplicity of its use requires very little training time.

Efficiency 56

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition, improving fulfilment efficiency – by requiring fewer visits to each location and fewer tote retrievals – means shorter picking times for both automated and manual systems, thereby improving the customer experience. The post MultiScan Master Data Solution Available appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Procurement Solutions 55

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

Then define the change itself for all levels of staff to build a clear picture of the training and pre-emptive support required to get everyone on the same page. Promote training and professional development – help employees develop new skill sets to manage these more advanced WMS solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

Initial investments in assisted picking robots have proven effective in commercially scaled operations, and this multi-million dollar agreement will enhance DHL’s wider Accelerated Digitalisation Strategy. So far, more than 500 assisted picking robots are already in industrial use in our warehouses in the USA, Europe and the UK.

Collaboration 41

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

But this required hiring new employees and training large teams, which took time. The project was delivered on time, with new pick, label and sorting features. The post Delivering WMS Advantages appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Having bought WA from Körber the retail giant decided to run it themselves.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

Working together with NSEG Training Association , Don-Bur has developed an apprenticeship scheme to take on 15 engineering apprentices in 2021. The successful firm has already adopted 8 hand-picked apprentices this year who demonstrated the willingness and potential to grow within the business, but Don-Bur is keen to take this further.

Buyer Training 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The site also will include a recruiting and training centre to allow for faster hiring and training of new associates. These systems work together to put away and replenish inventory in addition to providing picking and pack sortation. The post DHL supports boohoo’s US expansion appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 60

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With Black Friday fast approaching, logistics companies and warehouse operators are bracing themselves for higher order volumes and demands for fast delivery. The post Black Friday: “Automate to overcome warehouse strains” appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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