Sunlight was supposed to be the answer to COVID-19. However, fully automated warehouses that no longer need lighting or heating are helping to keep supply lines open during the pandemic. Here Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA sales at automation equipment supplier EU Automation, explains why retailers and distributors are investing heavily in fully automated distribution centres.
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Take steps to a more efficient workplace
Oct 21, 2020
Re-organisation will be a priority for many warehouse and distribution centre operators ramping up to meet higher volumes and demand in the face of Covid 19 and pre-Christmas push, says Jim Roberts, product manager at Beaverswood.
Safety first in the warehouse: A step in the right direction
Oct 07, 2020
The pandemic has transformed the way businesses approach the supply chain and will do so for the foreseeable future, continuing to impact on health and safety in warehouses, distribution centres and logistics hubs, says Jim Roberts, product manager at Beaverswood.
New distribution depot in Winwick opens creating over 550 seasonal jobs
Oct 07, 2020
This week sees the opening of a new distribution depot by Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialists, in Mill Lane, Warrington (at the ex-Royal Mail North West Distribution Centre).
Meyer Bergman on track to create €2bn pan-European last-mile logistics platform
May 20, 2020
Meyer Bergman is creating a €2 billion platform allowing institutional investors to tap into surging demand for last-mile distribution centres, with the launch of Crossbay.
Hines Pan-European Core Fund acquires HEMA Logistics Distribution Centre in Utrecht
May 13, 2020
Hines, the international real estate firm, has acquired the 62,000-square-metre Urban Logistics Distribution Centre in Utrecht, The Netherlands, on behalf of the Hines Pan-European Core Fund (HECF). Hines acquired the asset from vendor Ramphastos for an undisclosed price.
Blockdox solution for social distancing and staff wellbeing in the warehouse
May 06, 2020
Blockdox, a start-up based in London, has developed technology to support warehouses and distribution centres facing immediate challenges with regard to Social Distancing, and reassuring staff about the health/wellbeing of the building they work in.
Vanderlande at MODEX
Feb 17, 2020
At the upcoming MODEX in Atlanta, Vanderlande will present its modular platform architecture, Evolutions - the next generation of scalable solutions - to meet the challenges of today's warehouses and distribution centres.
New retail distribution centre benefits from Ecolighting LED lighting
Feb 04, 2020
EcolightingUK was specified for the LED lighting at a new build 495,000 sqft clothing and home distribution centre in Hatfield as part of a five-year transformation plan for a large UK retailer.
PUMA selects Indigo WMS for new ‘Super G’ distribution centre
Nov 19, 2019
Global sportswear company PUMA has awarded Indigo Software a contract to implement Indigo WMS at the company’s new 13 acre Super G distribution centre in Glasshoughton in Yorkshire. When fully implemented, Indigo WMS will control the entire 261,000 sq ft warehouse process.
With over 40 years’ presence in Yorkshire and with a valuable and loyal workforce, it was PUMA’s priority to find a new distribution hub which would sustain its existing business and facilitate its exciting future growth plans.