Despite the fact that Christmas shopping has now finished, the challenges facing retailers from the peak season haven’t ended just yet. There is still a large job to do to manage the growing trend of returns, making sure that customers receive a hassle-free process and...
Business students from Barnsley College got to experience virtual reality first hand when our Technical Sales Manager Chris Roberts paid them a visit recently. Chris, spoke to the students about the warehouse automation and software solutions that we provide for retail and eCommerce businesses. He explained...
Warehouses and logistics companies are continually racing against the clock to meet deadlines to deliver goods faster and at lower cost. Staying competitive in the current market is key. As a result, many businesses are looking at ways to improve productivity and speed in the...
Having made it through the prime shopping weekend, UK retailers may not be breathing a sigh of relief just yet as the expectation is that it will cost them £362million* in returns. We recently asked a number of retailers about increasing returns and they stated that...
In the summer of this year Pets at Home, the UK's largest retailer of pets supplies signed a deal with us to implement a £2.5million automation project. We recently attended the Internet Retailing Conference with Simon Hayward, Senior Project Manager at Pets at Home, where...
In a world where AI powered robots are becoming a driving force in warehouse operations; the impact of technological innovations on intralogistics has never been more prevalent. This combined with ever-increasing customer expectations, creates a logistical minefield for many businesses. This is where system integrators...
Our team has expanded with the announcement of three new appointments. Ian Cumming has been appointed Operations Director, bringing with him over 30 years’ experience in the mechanical and electrical systems integration industry. Ian joins the team after 22 years working for global technology company, Siemens. He...
With ecommerce sales increasing globally by 23.2% last year, the expectation is that this trend will only continue to grow in the coming years. It has never been more evident that online retailers will need greater automation in their warehouses, if they are going to...
A conveyor system is a business critical part of most warehouses thus avoiding damage and downtime is a priority to keep a warehouse running efficiently. Regular maintenance of your conveyor system can help prevent avoidable breakdowns, recognize issues earlier and reduce health and safety risks. Top...
Online retail has undoubtedly been one of the fastest moving developments in retail history. Fierce competition and improvements to infrastructure have resulted in growing customer expectations and as a result has generated increasing parcel volumes for even the most recently established online retailers. This is...