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COMMENT
Get ready for peak omnichannel fulfilment
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hen you drill right down to the core challenges created by omni- channel retail, storage systems play a key role in ensuring smooth
intralogistics for successful fulfilment across the board. This will be on the minds of many retailers preparing for the annual peak season, kicking off with Black Friday on 24 November, followed by Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping period. Competitive pressure is driving many retailers to start early on their peak preparations, including for inventories to ensure fulfilment across all channels keeps customers happy. On page 26, Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems, looks at ways retailers can get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season. This issue also includes: Supply Chain Solutions; Barcoding, Labelling & Packaging; Food & Beverage; Fleet Management and, Forklift Trucks. If you have a comment, opinion
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ockwell Automation has announced that Emmanuel Guilhamon has been named its new vice president, sustainability.
Guilhamon reports to Becky House, senior vice president, chief people and legal officer. In this role, Guilhamon is responsible for
developing, leading, and executing Rockwell’s global sustainability strategy that is focused on delivering three outcomes: sustainable customers, a sustainable company, and sustainable communities. He leads the corporate sustainability team, which provides thought leadership and works with internal and external partners to align on and deliver the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
ROCKWELL NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF SUSTAINABILITY
commitments and to facilitate the development of solutions that help manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals. “Since joining Rockwell, Emmanuel has made significant contributions to our business,” said House. “He knows our customers and technology and is passionate about the critical role that industrial
automation and digital transformation play in helping our customers increase resiliency, optimise production, and ultimately drive sustainability. His global perspective and expertise make him the right person to continue and evolve this important work.”
www.rockwellautomation.com
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