IMHX 2010 first preview l
As we crank up the volume towards IMHX – which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from 16-19 November – ShD will be running a series of previews for the UK logistics industry’s leading show. This month, we kick it off by paying particular attention to handling and storage solutions for hanging and flat-pack garments, as well as companies offering fleet management tools.
Voice-directed picking system supplier VoiteQ (stand 19J94), for example, is providing a solution for the Huddersfield warehouse of Mamas & Papas, the leading nursery brand. Following a successful eight-week trial over the peak Christmas period, the firm is investing in Vocollect Voice technology to increase accuracy and productivity for both the ground-floor general merchandise picking and the mezzanine clothing fulfilment.
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number of IMHX 2010 exhibitors have specialist expertise in logistics solutions for the fashion industry.
Warehouse automation supplier KNAPP (stand 20D30) has recently acquired the leading German overhead conveyor systems specialist, Dürkopp Fördertechnik, strengthening the group’s position to supply integrated solutions to the fashion industry. KNAPP has already installed numerous systems for well- known customers in the textiles sector – including Bonita, QVC and John Lewis Partnership – but this strategic move enables the group to supply comprehensive warehouse automation systems that optimise handling efficiency for both hanging garments and flat-pack items.
Forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich (stand 19L100/142) has recently supplied a very narrow aisle (VNA) warehousing system to Ralawise, one of Europe’s leading promotional clothing and leisurewear distributors. The solution has doubled storage capacity and increased the speed of throughput by
more than six times. Previously using a combination of manual handling, reach trucks and counterbalance machines to store and pick boxes of clothing, Ralawise now has aisles 1.4m wide – rather than 3.4m – served by three wire-guided electric order pickers fitted with 7.5m triple stage masts.
Independent supply chain management consultancy Total Logistics (stand 19L72) recently advised the leading US fashion and homeware chain, AJ Wright, on the logistics strategy required – following migration to floor- ready merchandise – to support growth plans of 25 stores per year. After a comprehensive assessment of DC performance and the benefits of the preferred network solution, Total Logistics was able to identify several opportunities for improvement, as well as where and when a third DC would be required. Meanwhile, automated handling systems integrator Dematic (stand 18N110) recently supplied the leading clothing and homeware retailer, Next,
with an innovative high performance order picking solution at its distribution centre in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire. The system’s ‘high rate put stations’ have achieved a near-threefold increase in order picking rates, along with far greater peak capacity to meet changing business requirements. At each station, an operator is directed by light displays to fulfil a series of orders, fed by a seamless, sequenced supply of product from an automated storage and retrieval system. Each station holds up to 24 totes, allowing a single operator to work on up to 24 store orders at the same time.
Fleet management solutions Materials handling vehicles represent major overheads to manufacturing, wholesale, retail and distribution businesses and these costs increase in the event of damage-related incidents and unsafe driving practices. Visitors to IMHX will be able to compare a number of fork lift truck fleet management solutions that
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