Browsing: Intralogistics

RFID was heralded as the biggest thing since the barcode, yet its adoption within the supply chain industry has arguably been slower than expected. James Falkner asks why is RFID so intimidating and what is being done to help companies face their fears?

Bito Storage Systems has developed a new parts kitting design to save space and increase efficiency for manufacturers. BMW has already deployed the system at its Hams Hall engine plant.

Robert Bosch has picked SSI Schaefer to construct bays of Regal 3000 shelving under existing bays of pallet racking.

Temporary storage is a cost-effective support to the fluctuations of consumer demand, but do people fully appreciate the role it can play? James Falkner looks at what is shaping the temporary storage market.

Bob Russett, chairman of the Palletline network from 1993 to 2005, has bought Palletline Distribution outright from his fellow shareholders.