Inline Packing Systems – the need for speed
In the last few years the demand for direct to customer (D2C) shipping has increased dramatically, leading to in-line packing systems to improve warehouse dispatch efficiencies. The demand has been driven by phone apps allowing easier internet shopping along with traditional access methods to the web. The decrease in delivery times demanded by consumers giving […]
Increase productivity by automating pick, pack, sortation and dispatch processes
Customers are turning to e-commerce more than ever. Statistics show that consumers are favouring instant shopping experiences using mobile devices or voice search. It is estimated that purchases made on smartphones are set to increase to 50 per cent by 2020*. In addition to this, 50 per cent of all searches online will be voice […]
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 […]
Keeping the customer satisfied – fast, error-free order fulfilment
It is almost impossible to entirely eliminate all fulfilment errors, but there are a number of simple procedures and practices that you can use to minimise them to an acceptable level. WMS to keep track of technology Controlling and administering the operation of a warehouse or distribution centre is a complex business. Investing in a […]
Automation for Pick, Pack, Sortation and Dispatch – A 10-Point Checklist
1. Strategy Ensure that automation fits in with your company’s strategic business plan – Have you clearly defined your reasons for automating? 2. Buy-in Consult your fellow directors/partners to make sure everyone is on board with the decision – Determine the amount of money you are prepared to invest and your timeframe 3. Ownership Appoint […]
Pick, pack, sortation and dispatch – taking people out of the equation
One of biggest issues facing online retailers is gearing up their fulfilment centres in preparation for intense sales periods. Such is the demand in these peak periods that there is often insufficient workforce in the environs of the distribution centre and additional workers have to be brought in by bus from neighbouring towns or even […]
Axiom GB spent a day at JD Williams to video and take photos of Axiom’s new installation
The system is an automated packing inline solution at its facility in Shaw, Lancashire. The new system has allowed JD Williams to increase its throughput of single item orders by 20 percent over its original manual packing operation. The fully automated system enables specific marketing literature to be married up with each relevant order, advice notes […]
The latest solutions from Axiom GB
Axiom has experience in designing and developing click ‘n’collect solutions for online retailers. Solution includes an in line bagging solution for Unipart Technology Logistics/Vodafone where the automated line increased throughput by tenfold. Since that installation, Axiom has adapted the system design to automatically process a whole range of products. Recently, Axiom has installed six lines for a […]
Improving Logistics Automation
Automation at its finest drives many benefits to help a company’s bottom-line The benefits of logistics automation include a save in labour, a reduction in risk of error via improved accuracy, consistency, and a speeding up of processes. And all of this can make a massive positive impact on profitability. What does improving logistics automation […]