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Order picking: the vital link
November 11, 2009
The demands made on order picking systems within a warehouse or internal logistics operation continue to increase. Steve Richmond, General Manager of Jungheinrich UK’s Systems & Projects Division, looks at some of the key areas to be taken into account when specifying and designing the optimum picking solution

Savoye unveils ‘logistics’ best kept secret’ at Food & Drink
February 16, 2010
Visitors to the Food & Drink Logistics Show could find themselves greeted by spies and secret agents, due to Savoye’s novel approach to its stand (No. Y011) at this year’s exhibition.

Gehl Foods selects Westfalia high density automated storage & retrieval system for warehouse
February 15, 2010
Gehl Foods, Inc. has selected Westfalia Technologies, Inc. to design, build and install a High Density Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) with Savanna.NET Warehouse Management Software.

Rapidshield makes distribution centre safer and more productive
February 08, 2010
The RapidShield team at Universal Highways have been working with a leading supermarket chain to revolutionize the way storage bay lines and safety symbols are applied in their distribution centres.

Resident service team proves its worth for The Co-operative Pharmacy
February 02, 2010
Having a team of KNAPP engineers on site has proved the right decision for The Co-operative Pharmacy at its new, £16 million National Distribution Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.

NORD Smart Solutions:Tailor-made drive solutions with extra service
January 27, 2010
Drive manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers individual "Smart Solutions" for drive applications across all areas of industry.

DC upgrade provides confectionery giant with sweet success
January 26, 2010
Cadbury, recently carried out a major upgrade of its Australian national distribution centre in Melbourne, resulting in a 20% productivity improvement to the automatic storage and retrieval crane system in its warehouse.

ADAPT & FLOW
January 12, 2010
BITO’s new ADAPTA-FLOW quickly turns static pallet racking into dynamic flow racks…and back again

Cimcorp and ToolBox forge an alliance in bakery logistics
January 08, 2010
Two leading suppliers of distribution solutions are to co-operate in a bid to supply modern industrial bakeries with optimal logistics systems.

Optically guided picking technology developed by KNAPP
December 02, 2009
Leading logistics solutions provider KNAPP is in the final development stages with its revolutionary optically guided picking system.

The Co-operative Pharmacy launches advanced distribution facility
November 17, 2009
The Co-operative Pharmacy has demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the launch of its £16 million distribution facility in Stoke on Trent.

Dematic installs scalable storage and order fulfilment solution for major industrial supplies wholesaler
November 16, 2009
Ferdinand Gross, a major supplier of fastening components, tools, workshop supplies and factory equipment, has optimised its logistics operation’s productivity and flexibility and significantly improved customer service levels with a new Multishuttle system from Dematic.

INEX trusts Witron expertise for big new distribution centre
November 03, 2009
INEX Partners Oy, the logistics service provider of the S Group, has commissioned general contractor Witron Logistik + Informatik from Parkstein in Germany to realise material handling equipment to a big new 53,000 m2 distribution centre.

Mexx's DC delivers highly flexible and responsive order fulfilment
October 30, 2009
The system handles goods for a diverse range of store formats.

Nordisk Bog Center A/S to introduce advanced conveyor and Voice picking systems
October 28, 2009
Dematic has won an order from Nordisk Bog Center (NBC) for an advanced order fulfilment system.

Upgrades improve the flow at Chivas Brothers
October 27, 2009
Renowned distillers Chivas Brothers could raise a glass themselves to celebrate the success of the upgrades to their Kilmalid bottling plant.

Swisslog launches new Tornado miniload crane
October 19, 2009
Swisslog has launched its newly developed Tornado miniload crane, a fast miniload crane featuring consistent weight optimisation, modern control technology and an energy-saving design.

Dematic wins contract to supply mechanised logistics system for Tesco’s new port-side distribution centre
October 08, 2009
Highly integrated storage and order picking solution will help the UK’s largest retailer create a leaner and greener supply chain.

Fage’s warehouse expansion is easy due to Westfalia’s flexible AS/RS
September 21, 2009
FAGE, USA’s yogurt manufacturing venture in the USA, has been a great success – so much so they are already expanding the facility.

What is an Automatic Storage and Retrieval System - AS/RS?

Definition: An Automatic Storage and Retrieval System is an automated, robotic system for sorting, storing and retrieving items in a warehouse.

ASRS Videos

ABB Robots Packing Furniture
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9 ABB Robots are employeed by Svedplan in Sweden to pack the perfect flat pack furniture. Productivity has improved by 45%.

AS/RS Daifuku Unit Load
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AS/RS at beverage distribution center

Automated warehouse for boxes and pallets
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Case study: Vehicle scrap merchants Installation by mecalux.

Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!

Animated Curve Going Stacker Crane Video
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This is LTW's Automated Stacker Crane with their patented curve-going technology

ASRS Research

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Order Picking: Methods and Equipment for Piece Pick, Case Pick, and Pallet Pick Operations.
White Paper - David Piaseck
The ability to quickly and accurately process customer orders has become an essential part of doing business.

10 reasons for investing in Automated Storage in Refrigeration and Frozen Warehouses
White Paper
This paper is specific to refrigeration and frozen warehouses

Quick Diary Dates

Food & Drink Logistics
21-24 March 2010, NEC, Birmingham

Extended Supply Chain 2010
24th - 25th March 2010, London

SITL
23rd - 26th March, Paris

Commercial Vehicle Operator Show
13th - 15th April, NEC Birmingham

Commercial Vehicle Operator Show
13-15 April 2010 - NEC, Birmingham

Mail and Express Delivery Show
21st April 2010, Hammersmith UK

LogiPharma 2010
27-29 April, Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva

Multimodal
27-29th April 2010, NEC Birmingham,

Logistics Link Live
12-13 May 2010, Magna Park, Lutterworth

LogiChem Asia 2010
25 May – 27 May, Grand Hyatt, Singapore

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Economic conditions drive companies to take a fresh look at their customs operations
March 04, 2010
During the current economic climate it is the ideal time for companies to review their operations with a view to reducing costs and an important part of this for an importer will be the landed cost of goods, including supply chain and related expenses.

Excise Movement and Control System
March 04, 2010
EMCS: When and how?

UKWA working with the Carbon Trust on ‘emissions toolkit’ for the warehousing industry
March 01, 2010
Warehouse owners are set to benefit from an ‘emissions toolkit’ that will help warehouse operators cut their carbon footprint and save on costs.

One small step for man, one giant leap for staff morale
February 22, 2010
A few subtle changes make all the difference, says business consultant. Sales are falling, communication is lacking and motivation is at a seasonal low. In other words, it’s February.

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