The application may be large or small but the principle in order picking remains the same – keep it simple. Here is an analysis of how two different technologies have been used to best effect, one at German auto parts distributor, ATU and the other at UK
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Nedcon has introduced a new high speed order preparation and sortation system designed to process high volumes of mixed cartons, trays and other containers. The company claims the new DLS Order Release Module is the first fully automated retail ord
Millipore’s pharmaceutical filtration equipment factory in Gloucester features a new fully equipped storage and handling facility, completed by Couzens Storage Solutions. As well as replacing several storage premises scattered around the previous s
Foodservice specialist Pioneer Foodservice is investing more than £100,000 on upgrading its Accord computer system. Hardware and software for the upgrade have been supplied by supply chain software specialist Business Computer Projects. The upgrade enco
An international supplier of healthcare products is already seeing the benefits of a new automated system at its new distribution centre. The new system has enabled the company to achieve substantial increases in efficiency, reductions in picking error an
As the business pressure builds, pharmaceutical firms are struggling to find new logistics formulae. Is consolidation the remedy?
With warehouse management systems increasingly expected to contribute to the velocity and visibility of items in the extended supply chain, the boundaries between WMS and ERP are blurring. It’s clear, the warehouse can no longer operate in isolation.
In the highly competitive supermarket sector customers want a wide variety of quality products available 24-hours a day, and at the right price. This means retailers must continuously balance all aspects of their supply and demand chain management and inv
LOGISTICS LINK 2004 proved to be yet another winner, for the third year, running with more than 1,600 logistics professionals having converged on Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, to see the latest technologies and service provision designed to drive down cost
At first glance there is nothing out of the ordinary about Caterpillar Logistics’ new £53M distribution centre at Desford, Leicestershire, which is the new home for MG Rover’s worldwide parts operation. But the centre is unusual for two reasons: the wareh
