Welcome to the July 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. Our front cover story reveals that Swisslog and Asda are celebrating a major milestone in their partnership, marking ten years of successful collaboration. Since their relationship began in 2013, the two companies have built a robust and strategic alliance characterised by shared goals, trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. Over the past decade, this partnership has evolved, expanding the AutoStore grid and optimising the automation systems performance to meet the growing demands of the industry.

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Designed for use in higher regulated markets in Europe, Bobcat has launched new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 Skid-Steer Loaders. Customers now have a wider selection in this size of machine, with a choice between the new M-Series S630/S650 models and the more advanced R-Series S66/S76 machines. This will further strengthen Bobcat’s leadership position in this size category in the European market.

Known within the logistics industry as a leading company when it comes to sustainability, Exporta have announced that they have once again achieved the PAS 2060 accreditation confirming their carbon neutral status. As a supplier of returnable plastic products such as pallets, containers, and crates, Exporta have to work extremely hard to ensure their products are sourced responsibly, utilising plastic that may have been discarded as waste and ensuring an accessible recycling system is available for their customers to utilise. This news comes amidst exciting times at Exporta as the expansion of their distribution centre continues at pace.

Providing a solution to transform daily waste management, racksack from Beaverswood is a waste separation system for industrial workspaces. It integrates into the existing infrastructure of warehouses, factories, and distribution centres, providing an effortless method to manage and separate waste materials. Whether it’s paper, plastics, cardboard, general waste, or more specific categories, racksack offers a versatile solution that meets the diverse needs of any industrial setting, according to our storage solutions feature.

To enhance overall efficiency and optimise the order picking process, zone picking and tote consolidation are concepts commonly used in warehouse management. Done right, and in the optimal situations, it can bring great gains in productivity to your warehouse operations. By having pickers focus on a specific zone, travel time between different areas of the warehouse is reduced, leading to increased overall efficiency, says Chandru Palaniyandi, Business Analyst, Lucas Systems in our order picking feature.

High-speed freezer doors, such as the Klimate K2 from BID Group Ltd, are engineered for environments that demand rapid access along with stringent temperature controls. These doors operate at high speeds, significantly reducing the time that the door remains open, which is crucial for minimising temperature fluctuations and energy loss. Vision panels can also be fitted to allow you to see through closed doorways, our doors & curtains feature reveals.

Enjoy reading the issue.

James Surridge

Publishing Editor

 

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