FEATURE WAREHOUSING & STORAGE
Omni-channel solution with storage and picking system
functional areas of the operation, including piece picking and the AutoStore system. This Dematic one source, solution provider capability, insures production and distribution operations employ a holistic integrated solution that harmonises information and material flow from receiving to shipping. “The Dematic suite of solutions is
D
ematic, one of the leading global suppliers of integrated automated
technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, has announced that it has signed a global agreement with AutoStore. The agreement will enable Dematic to expand its omni-channel integrated solution offering with an ultra-high density storage and goods to person piece picking system to optimise order fulfilment and kitting. As a qualified system integrator,
Dematic will design, configure, engineer, install and support AutoStore as a sub- system within an overall Dematic solution or as a standalone piece picking system across the globe.
The company helps its customers by
offering the most appropriate solution for each application. Including the AutoStore system into the Dematic portfolio of solutions creates more choices for customers to optimise order fulfilment. For example, if storage density is the most important consideration, the AutoStore system may be the most effective option. With the AutoStore partnership,
Dematic has the ability to provide scalable solutions that work across all elements of the dynamic order profiles and SKU velocities associated with e- commerce and omni-channel solutions. In addition, the company’s iQ Warehouse Execution System (WES) will manage all
comprehensive; adding AutoStore to the mix enables users to obtain the ideal storage, buffering and piece picking solution” according to Jeff Moss, CEO, Dematic International. “The ability to design and implement a wide variety of system configurations is critical to accommodate the growing demands of omni-channel distribution in this age of acceleration. This expanded solution will be a way for our customers to serve their customers better and faster.”
SOFTWARE PLATFORM UPDATES Dematic has also released updates to the latest version of its iQ 2.5 software platform. One of the highlights is the first-to-market Material Flow Analysis - a new blend of performance monitoring, analytical insights and visualisation essential to operations efficiency. This new tool simplifies the day-to-day operation of complex systems. Material Flow Analysis brings visibility across the entire distribution centre, identifying things like potential bottlenecks.
Dematic
www.dematic.com
O
ne of the UK’s leading cash and carry wholesalers has leased space at Onward Holdings managed Castleford warehouse to meet growing demand in the north west of England. Euro Cash and Carry, which specialises in supplying household goods, toiletries, branded
products, pound lines and various items for pets, chose Castleford to expand its logistics operation because of its ideal location in the heart of Yorkshire, close to the major motorway networks, and the flexibility that a managed 3PL warehouse from Onward brings. The business is provided with a variety of 3PL services by Onward at the facility, which
boasts the latest Warehouse Management System (WMS) technology for streamlining stock taking, order picking and shipping processes as well as improving productivity by freeing up staff to concentrate on other duties and maximise space utilisation. Euro Cash and Carry’s operations director, Abdul Hanif, says: “We have a warehouse in
The flexibility to add space when you need it
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Leicester but needed to expand to meet our growing customer base. Castleford is perfect due to its excellent location in the north of England as well as the superb facilities.” A choice of units for long and short-term leases are available at Onward’s warehouse, suitable
for those businesses that need the flexibility to add more space when needed, or alternatively reduce space when not required, eliminating the cost of owning unused warehouse storage.
OFFERING A WHOLE HOST OF WAREHOUSE FEATURES Onward Holdings has made significant investments at the Castleford site. In addition to the warehouse management system and solar panels, it is equipped with fork lifts that can handle pallets, IBCs and other items up to three tonnes, whilst for non-rigid packaging, the warehouse can individually handball sacks and cartons up to 50kg in weight on to pallets. The site allows for pallet racked and bulked storage space with two dock level loading doors and several ground level loading doors, computerised order picking and pallet handling solutions.
Onward Holdings Ltd
www.yorkshirewarehousing.com T: 01977614007
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