Welcome to the October 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News.
SEMA says those in charge of warehouse operations have a duty to ensure storage equipment is properly installed, inspected and maintained. Failure to do so could result in legal and financial consequences if an incident occurs. The association is encouraging businesses to review their racking management and inspection procedures to help reduce risks and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
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For more than a decade, Breathe Technologies has worked with retail and e-commerce fulfilment operations to deploy automated warehouse infrastructure. The company combines hardware from various manufacturers and integrates them using BreatheIQ, an artificial intelligence software layer designed to coordinate operations across different platforms. In our Supplier Spotlight interview, Software Development Director Philip Rowlands discusses the firm’s latest product developments and the broader trends shaping the logistics sector.
Logistik Schmitt is expanding its technology footprint with supply chain software provider Infios, rolling out a cloud-native yard management system at its Rastatt facility. The deployment builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, and Infios warehouse management software is already in use at several other Logistik Schmitt sites.
Processing more than 1.5 million kilograms of milk every day, NÖM AG is strengthening its logistics capabilities with a new fully automated high-bay warehouse. As part of its expansion strategy, the company assessed whether its existing warehouse management system could meet future operational demands and selected SAP® EWM by KNAPP, which is now being rolled out across two sites.
Supreme Vape Nation has introduced an automated packing system for its e-commerce operation as part of efforts to reduce processing costs. The system was supplied by packaging equipment provider Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) and includes two SX tabletop bagging machines linked to infeed and outfeed conveyors.
As lead-acid and lithium battery technologies continue to advance, industrial operations face a growing need to carefully match energy storage with compatible charging hardware. A broader industry transition away from traditional 50Hz equipment toward high-frequency charging has driven significant efficiency gains. Midac’s high-efficiency line now features built in controls that allow operators to schedule charging cycles around peak pricing periods and cap power draw for facilities with restricted electrical infrastructure.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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