State-of-the-art automated warehouse and logistics centre for MISUMI
MISUMI, a global manufacturer and leading provider of mechanical components and indirect materials for special machine construction and assembly automation, has commissioned SSI Schaefer to implement a new logistics centre in Frankfurt/Main. From now until the beginning of 2020, the distribution…
The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team extends the partnership
The Alfa Romeo Sauber Formula 1 (F1) Team today announced the extension of its promotional partnership with Interroll. The successful collaboration between the two companies began in 2012 with the goal of optimizing the team's logistical processes, a critical factor in operating successfully…
How and why businesses must automate inventory management processes
Nike's poor inventory management practices in 2001 resulted in an excess stock of low selling shoes and insufficient numbers of the popular Air Jordans. This led to a catastrophic loss in sales of $100 million, demonstrating the importance of effective inventory management for businesses.
Dematic launches Robotics Center of Excellence
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, today announces the formation of the Robotics Center of Excellence business unit, dedicated to the development and engineering of robotic automation. The new business unit is…
Modula Vertical Storage Solutions for Lean Manufacturing: Eight types of waste that VLMs can eliminate
Lean manufacturing is based on identifying and eliminating waste. In lean manufacturing, waste is any expense or effort which doesn't generate a product or a service that a potential client is willing to pay for. One area where such inefficiencies are often observed is in warehousing.
Fast-growing fabricator invests in UK 'industry first'
A fast-growing manufacturer of windows and doors has invested in what is understood to be a UK industry first. Following the opening of its third factory in August this year, the TWR Group has recently invested in a pioneering Modula lift and storage system; and is the first UK based glass and…
4murs optimises order fulfilment with AutoStore solution from Egemin
Egemin SAS, an affiliate company of Dematic Group, has registered a second order in France for an AutoStore system with the 4murs company. The new order is the fifth AutoStore order (2 in Belgium, 2 in France and 1 in Netherlands) for Egemin which confirms the Egemin Automation decision to become a…
KNAPP's picking robot named Best Product at LogiMAT 2017
With warehouse staff reaching their performance limits in processes that demand high performance and quality for long periods of time, one solution is the use of industrial robots. Achieving reliable robotic picking had been considered an insurmountable task but KNAPP's Pick-it-Easy Robot has…
Intralogistex 2017: WERMA launches StockSAVER
The signal device and systems manufacturer WERMA, based in Wellingborough with its factory in southern Germany, launches "StockSAVER" at Intralogistex 2017. The system, simple to retrofit to existing FIFO flow racking solves many typical Kanban issues, increases significantly the floor…
Off the shelf learning support
Way Ahead Support Services, an award winning local charity founded in 1966, supports people with learning disabilities to remain independent. Over the years, the organisation has gone from strength to strength, having recently expanded its day services to the local community to include opening…