What is cross-docking for warehouse & distribution logistics?
Cross-docking material handling systems reduce labour and storage requirements, and hence a reduction in distribution costs, where bulk sorting of product is required. Cross-docking order fulfilment is applicable to wholesalers, courier companies, and other transfer points for products and packages such as 3pl’s, where pallets or bins of a product are presented and need to […]
Axiom GB Commissioning Cross-Docking Cell in Chicago
Axiom has completed the commissioning of phase 1 of the cross-docking cell equipped with a SICK DWS in Chicago. The Axiom cross-docking cell equipped with DWS has been designed to handle 6000 packages per hour across a wide range of types and sizes, from Jiffy bags through to boxes. The DWS (dimension; weigh & scan) […]
How to increase efficiency by combining conveyors and robotics
As robotic technology becomes more accepted in the materials handling and logistics industry, today’s ‘smart’ warehouses are increasingly incorporating robots into their automated systems to achieve a higher-level processing experience. It is important, however, to ensure that your chosen robotic solution will integrate successfully into your operation. More than likely it will need to work […]
Conveyor control systems – how to maximise the function of an automated solution
Whether you require a simple ‘start/stop’ function or complex controls, reliable and secure conveyor control systems are the central feature of any automation solution. Sourcing the hardware equipment for a conveyor system is just the first step and needs to be coupled with the intelligent design of a smart control system. Selecting a suitable control […]
Key uses of conveyors and how they increase production efficiencies
There’s one piece of equipment the materials handling industry relies on to keep products moving and orders flowing, and that’s a conveyor. There are many types and uses of conveyors. For simple and quick transportation of a wide variety of products, the installation of a suitable conveyor can significantly increase production and prove to be […]
Is it time to replace your old conveyor system? 4 key reasons for change – our checklist for success
A good quality conveyor system which is well maintained is going to last a long time, but is your conveyor system becoming increasingly unreliable, and you feel it’s time to upgrade? There are obvious signs that are powerful indicators that it’s time to move on, that your antiquated system is costing your business too much […]
Boxing clever for a greener packaging solution
There’s no doubting the benefits of installing an automated packaging line into your ecommerce distribution facility. A well designed, quality packaging system ticks all the right boxes in terms of improved productivity, order accuracy and reduced costs. However in today’s increasingly environmentally friendly world, it’s also vitally important to consider how you can keep your […]
Bespoke automated solutions for your specific materials handling challenges
No two materials handling challenges are the same. Most companies have specific issues and simply selecting from standard product ranges cannot solve these issues. To further complicate matters, customers do not know what products they need or which supplier they should turn to. It’s really useful, therefore, to find a partner who really understands your […]
Axiom GB increases mail order throughput for Out of Eden
Axiom GB has designed and installed an 18 metre long roller conveyor system alongside 18 packing benches for Out of Eden. Based in Cumbria, Out of Eden is a specialist supplier of hospitality products through mail order deliveries. With a need to increase throughput and efficiencies during the order picking and despatch process, Out of […]
Cost effective strategies for order fulfilment
Cost effective strategies for order fulfilment Today there are more individual packages being sorted and shipped than ever before in the history of distribution. Retailers constantly compete to deliver goods to our doorsteps, complete and undamaged, within ever shortening lead-times. Keeping pace with the order fulfilment processes required to facilitate these growing customer demands leads to […]
E-commerce – how to combat shrinking order lead times
Today we live in an ‘I want it and I want it now’ e-commerce world and it is showing no signs of slowing down. Order lead times continue to shrink and having an excellent product to bring to market is no longer a guarantee of future sales. Potential customers are constantly bombarded with online opportunities […]
How to increase your productivity with an industrial conveyor
An industrial conveyor is the centre of any effective materials handling system to increase productivity. Its major operational function is to provide a safe and reliable method of product transportation, reducing the requirement to manually handle products – traditionally a very labour intensive process. Modern modular conveyors are flexible, they can be customised to move […]