Japan Tobacco International (JTI), a manufacturer of tobacco and vaping products, is set to replace stacker cranes at its Crewe distribution centre with a new automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS) system. The new system is to be installed by automation solutions provider Swisslog, with the project beginning in May 2024 and scheduled to be completed…
Grocery retailer Albert Heijn’s has announced that it will soon be opening a new Home Shop Center (HSC), which has been developed in partnership with warehouse automation company Swisslog. An AutoStore system has been used to automate processes in the HSC, where bins of peanut butter and tubes of toothpaste automatically roll along an automated network of rails…
Jaycar Electronics Group, an electronics retailer based in Australia and New Zealand, has officially opened its new automated distribution centre in Eastern Creek, Sydney. The 232,000ft² facility features a range of automated solutions which, according to the company, have allowed for a significant increase in storage and output, despite the new warehouse being a similar…
Die Jahrestagung für Supply Chain- und Logistikmanager aus Industrie, Handel und der Logistikwirtschaft „An den Scheidewegen des Lebens stehen keine Wegweiser“, meinte einst Charlie Chaplin. Für die Wirtschaft multiplizieren sich diese derzeit zu enormen Herausforderungen. Bis vor einigen Monaten haben Lieferkettenprobleme und Versorgungsthemen die Schlagzeilen beherrscht. Aktuell nehmen die Risiken auf der Absatzseite zu. Beinharter…
Auf der Internationalen Fachmesse für Intralogistik-Lösungen und Prozessmanagement präsentieren internationale Aussteller aller Branchensegmente zahlreiche Neu- und Weiterentwicklungen für mehr Energieeffizienz und unterstreichen damit die Position der Branche als Vorreiter in Punkto Ressourcenschonung. Beitrag: PI Redaktion. Neben Automatisierung und Digitalisierung ist der wachsende Trend zur Ressourceneffizienz auch für die Wirtschaftslage in Industrie und Logistik zwingend geworden….
The S Group, Finland’s ‘largest network of grocery retailers’, has selected Swisslog to create a new highly-automated e-commerce warehouse in Vantaa, just north of Helsinki. The project involves ‘setting up a centralised fulfilment centre (CFC) in an existing building, which will be equipped with two AutoStore grids for room-temperature and chilled goods’. The solution will…
An AutoStore solution empowered by Swisslog will be installed at Cardinal Health’s Ohio distribution centre to improve the efficiency of the pharmaceutical supplies manufacturer and distributor’s logistical operations. The solution has 31,844 storage bins providing 83,000ft³ of storage for 14,154 stock keeping units (SKUs). According to Swisslog, it ‘operates on synchronised intelligence from Swisslog’s SynQ software, which…
Auf der Internationalen Fachmesse für Intralogistik-Lösungen und Prozessmanagement präsentieren internationale Aussteller aller Branchensegmente zahlreiche Neu- und Weiterentwicklungen für mehr Energieeffizienz und unterstreichen damit die Position der Branche als Vorreiter in Punkto Ressourcenschonung. Neben Automatisierung und Digitalisierung ist der wachsende Trend zur Ressourceneffizienz auch für die Wirtschaftslage in Industrie und Logistik zwingend geworden. Vor diesem Hintergrund…
Swisslog, a member of the KUKA Group, will be on-hand at Stand i504 to discuss ‘a new era of automation solutions’ at IntraLogisteX 2023, which takes place on 28-29 March at the NEC, Birmingham. Aside from being by far the biggest show ever, IntraLogisteX will be unique in the fact that it will be co-located with the…
One of Austria’s leaders in temperature-controlled food logistics, TKL Lebensmittel Logistik based in Vienna, is expanding by working with IntraLogisteX exhibitor, Swisslog, as its intralogistics provider. To help it achieve its expansion plans, the installation of automatic and semi-automatic systems including software control is planned to be complete by autumn 2023. The expansion project has an…
New research from Interact Analysis shows that just under 7,300 automated micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs) will be installed by the end of 2030, up from just 86 at the end of 2021. Growth in the short-run will mainly driven by demand for same-day grocery delivery. In the near future, much of the growth in the automated…
IntraLogisteX started and finished this week with a lot of smiles. Exhibitors were clearly happy that they could once again showcase their solutions at the UK’s largest annual intralogistics exhibition, face-to-face and without any restrictions, while visitors returned in their droves, eager to source solutions to ensure their warehouse operations can keep pace with what…
Von induktiver Ladetechnik bis hin zu Energiemanagement-Lösungen bietet Wiferion ein Spektrum an Produkten, die eine effiziente Energieversorgung von Flurförderzeugen (FFZ), fahrerlosen Transportsystemen (FTS/AGV) und autonomen mobilen Robotern (AMR) ermöglichen. Die Technologie umfasst auch Retrofit-Projekte für bestehende Flotten. Durch die flexible und skalierbare Integration der Wiferion-Produkte können Anwender ihre Auslastung und Flotteneffizienz nachhaltig um bis zu…
Berkshire Grey, an AI-enabled robot picker developer, and Swisslog, a provider of data-driven robotics solutions, have partnered to distribute systems which help grocery, e-commerce and retail customers meet demands and manage labour shortages. The partnership will initially focus on the American market, with Swisslog becoming part of Berkshire Grey’s Partner Alliance programme. As a strategic…
io-consultants bietet Beratungs- und Planungsleistungen für Produktion, Logistik, Architektur und IT aus einer Hand. Seit der Gründung 1958 begleitet io-consultants ihre Kunden als Generalplaner von der ersten strategischen Überlegung bis hin zur Realisierung komplexer Industrieprojekte in der Supply und Value Chain. Erfahrene Spezialisten arbeiten in interdisziplinären Teams zusammen. Gemeinsam schaffen sie unternehmensspezifische Strukturen und Prozesse…
Autonome Roboter für eine pfiffige Lager-Automatisierung, KI-unterstützte Kameras zur Behältererkennung und -verfolgung ohne jeden menschlichen Eingriff und Digitale Zwillinge für das physische Lager oder die planende Lieferkette zeigen den Aufbruch in eine digitale Logistikwelt. Wir blicken auf 12 wichtige Handlungsfelder, die den Paradigmenwechsel zu einer Logistik 4.0 treiben. Gastbeitrag: Wolfgang Keplinger. ICH, LOGISTIK-ROBOTER Smarter Produktivitätsbooster…
Ahead of the 25th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, LogisticsManager.com caught up with Nestlé with GXO, nominee in the The Clipper Logistics Supply Chain Innovation category at the Awards. Taking place on 8th November at the Hilton on Park Lane in London, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards are set to be a night of celebration, as the best…
IntraLogisteX exhibitor Swisslog has partnered with Toyota North America to install a goods-to-person automation system that features Swisslog’s ‘CarryPick’ storage and order picking system. The storage and order picking system is designed to increase flexibility and enable growth to keep up with a demand in the automotive spare parts market. Designed by Swisslog’s automation experts,…
XPO and Nestlé have unveiled their flagship distribution and technology hub in the UK. XPO and Nestlé began collaborating on the design and construction of the Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future in 2018, together with technology partner Swisslog Logistics Automation. The 638,000-square-foot facility at the Segro East Midlands Gateway in Leicestershire includes advanced solutions…
RM Educational Resources has selected Swisslog to fit-out a new automated distribution centre in in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. RM – which provides education resources for early years, primary schools and secondary schools – will use Swisslog’s Tornado Miniload cranes to consolidate its warehouse operations in the UK, which is currently spread across four different sites. Monique Louis, Managing Director at…
Ein wegweisendes Projekt: Aqipa realisiert sein neues automatisches Lager zusammen mit Swisslog und trotzt damit der Pandemie. Beitrag: Redaktion. Aqipa, Spezialist für Zubehör im Bereich Consumer Electronics, optimiert seit 2019 seine Materialflüsse mit einem vollautomatischen und robotergestützten Kompaktlagersystem. Partner bei der Planung und Umsetzung war Swisslog. Der erfahrene Intralogistik-Spezialist aus der Schweiz hat weltweit schon…
LOGISTIK express Ausgabe 6/2020 Titel: Daily Business / Challenge Da sind wir nun – wieder im Lockdown. Ich bin wahrlich kein Freund davon, die Wirtschaft runterzufahren und Unternehmen zu alimentieren, statt schon den Sommer über die Infrastruktur zu organisieren, Personal zu reaktivieren, entsprechende Ausbildungen zu forcieren und einen monatlichen Corona Bonus auszuzahlen. Die Kosten dafür…
Vorbildliche Verbindung von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit! Für das Projekt „Integrativ. Intelligent. Automatisiert.“ zeichnet die Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) in diesem Jahr das Einzelhandelsunternehmen dm-drogerie markt mit dem Deutschen Logistik-Preis aus. dm stand – und steht – vor einer Vielzahl von Herausforderungen: In den Innenstädten sinkt die Kundenfrequenz, der Wettbewerb ist intensiv. Konsumtrends entwickeln sich immer schneller,…
This year sees the launch of the Automation and Innovation Conference at IntralogisteX – looking at how businesses are modernising and adapting to change, be it from a technology, policy or process point of view. The two-day conference programme runs across both days of IntralogisteX, which takes place at the Rich Arena, Coventry, on 1st…
IntraLogisteX is set to be a celebration of innovation in the logistics sector when the doors open at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on 1st and 2nd October. Some 125 exhibitors from throughout the world of intralogistics, warehouse management and automation will welcome delegates to the only intralogistics exhibition to take place in the UK this…
IntraLogisteX, the only materials handling and intralogistics show to take place this year, will have two separate conference programme for delegates to discover the latest trends in logistics. The exhibition will take place on 1st October and 2nd October at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, and is home to both the IntraLogisteX Conference and Automation and Innovation Conference….
From optimising labour, to delivering RoI and reducing environmental impact, automation has a lot to offer retailers, even if the sands are shifting to make the same arguments. Michelle Mooney investigates. Automation has always been a simple argument: optimising of repetitive and strenuous tasks which would otherwise require hours of manual labour from several employees….
Visitors to the Swisslog stand at IntraLogisteX 2020 will be able to see its next generation robotic picking systems as well as its new data visualisation software offerings. Swisslog (stand 324) will showcase its ItemPiQ robotic order picking system at IntraLogisteX – which takes place at the Rocoh Arena on 31 March and 1 April…
The March 2020 issue of Logistics Manager is out now in print, online as well as for the iPad and Android. Cover Story: Big data, big decisions… As part of our March 2020 Supply Chain special we evaluate the future of Sales & Operational Planning and the role Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning will play. ERP: I want it all, and I…
I write this leader within throwing distance of the Home Office… an institution which has hit the headlines all week. It’s made the logistics sector in the UK face up to a serious issue: it is addicted to cheap, foreign labour. So, in Brexit-Britain, from1 January 2021, freedom of movement for European Union citizens in…
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