From World Cup promotions to new packaging compliance and supply chain upheaval – the role of automation in operational agility
Zero touch production lines and super slick warehouse operations enable manufacturers to quickly ramp up for major sporting event promotions and other timely opportunities to tap into massive global demand. Yet behind the scenes, the continued reliance on manual loading and unloading processes creates a huge operational overhead, demanding third party co-packing partners and significant […]
Industry Spotlight: Iron Mountain Warehousing & Logistics
In today’s fast-moving supply chain, businesses face pressure from demand spikes, tight lead times and the need for cost-efficient resilience. Iron Mountain Warehousing & Logistics removes the compromise between scale, agility and governance, providing a partner that evolves with your business. Secure, Scalable and Future-Ready Warehousing Backed by a $100 million investment into warehousing, technology and […]
Technology could be key to improving staff mental health in warehouse environments
Over 40% of warehouse workers have seen their mental health suffer as a result of their work, although technology is playing a big part in improving that, according to new research. The Warehouse Workers Mental Health Report from StoreFeeder, which surveyed 500 warehouse workers across the country, indicates 56% of workers believe that the introduction of technology into the […]
The future of warehousing: Automation, robotics and energy efficiency
The rise of e-commerce is underway and impacting our highstreets – even before the rise of Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, the shift from physical shops towards online spending has accelerated by an average of five years. In 2020, 87% of UK households made purchases online and recent statistics show that 70% now prefer it. […]