Implementations of shuttle based automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for goods-to-person (GtP) order fulfilment — particularly in direct-to-consumer e-commerce applications — are on the rise says Roald de Groot, sales director Warehouse Solutions at Vanderlande. He says these systems enable operations to hold, organise, track, and access a large volume of vastly different stockContinue reading “MATCHING SHUTTLE TECHNOLOGIES TO APPLICATIONS”
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AUTOMATED SOLUTION…
Swisslog and SKUtopia automated MFC selected supply chain, logistics awards finalist The AutoStore grid-based automation solution was implemented by Swisslog, a leader in warehouse automation and data-driven intralogistics solutions, for SKUTOPIA, an e-commerce fulfillment specialist, and logistics industry disruptor. The AutoStore solution situated in Alexandria, Sydney, is comprised of 7,000 bins and 16 robots. SKUtopiaContinue reading “AUTOMATED SOLUTION…”
SMARTER MATERIALS HANDLING…
A safer and more efficient forklift and fleet operation thanks to SmarTrack RCT’s leading Fleet Management system, SmarTrack Global has transformed operations at JDK Management’s storage facilities in Victoria. JDK Management is one of the largest storage warehouses in Shepparton, with more than 35,000 pallet spaces of storage in varying temperatures from -18c to +8c.Continue reading “SMARTER MATERIALS HANDLING…”
THE ROBOTS ARE COMING…
Major investment huge push for autonomous forklifts BMW i Ventures announced their lead investment in Fox Robotics, the world’s first intelligent forklift that can autonomously unload pallets from the trailer to the receiving dock. The oversubscribed funding round totals US$20 million. Additional new investors include Zebra Technologies, Japan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund and FoothillContinue reading “THE ROBOTS ARE COMING…”
USED EQUIPMENT GETS BOOST…
Geopolitical climate creates perfect storm for forklift manufacturers As with almost every industry, supply chain constraints due to Covid-19, coupled with the current geopolitical climate have created a perfect storm for forklift manufacturers and this has given rise to second-hand machinery suppliers to fill the void. “Supply chain issues are a continuing and costly by-productContinue reading “USED EQUIPMENT GETS BOOST…”
AUTOMATIC CHOICE…
Swisslog’s warehouse automation technology wins materials handling Mercury award Swisslog’s innovative automated warehouse technology has won the “Best Technology Application” award at the 2022 MHD Materials Handling Mercury Awards. The technology that received the accolades in the award presentation in Melbourne involved Automatic Mobile Robots (AMRs), KUKA Robots, and the latest Swisslog SynQ Warehouse ManagementContinue reading “AUTOMATIC CHOICE…”
Industrial parts supplier expands footprint with new warehouse
Described as New Zealand’s largest industrial engineering parts supplier, Motion New Zealand is on-the-move to a high-tech, mega distribution centre to support its new phase of development. Motion New Zealand executive general manager Mark Forster says the move to a centralised warehouse is important as they continue to meet growing demand for industrial engineering products.Continue reading “Industrial parts supplier expands footprint with new warehouse”
Dematic accelerates supply chain innovation with Google Cloud’s AI
Dematic has announced a partnership to transform the supply chain industry through accelerated cloud innovation. Dematic aims to bolster supply chain resiliency and deliver go-to-market solutions by combining Dematic’s supply chain expertise with Google Cloud’s cutting-edge cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. The partners will join forces to leverage shared learnings thatContinue reading “Dematic accelerates supply chain innovation with Google Cloud’s AI”
VANDERLANDE:
Matching shuttle technologies to applications Implementations of shuttle based automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for goods-to-person (GtP) order fulfillment — particularly in direct-to-consumer e-commerce applications — are on the rise according to Roald de Groot, sales director warehousing solutions at Vanderlande. These systems, he says, enable operations to hold, organise, track, and access aContinue reading “VANDERLANDE:”
CHEMICAL REACTION…
Truckers’ dangerous goods guide delivers Every day, tonnes of dangerous goods are transported throughout the country by land and sea. “Bulk consignments are normally in the care of well trained, experienced drivers who successfully demonstrate the required expertise. A combination of migration, competition between employers for experienced drivers and increasing workload on those drivers remainingContinue reading “CHEMICAL REACTION…”
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