SCALA’s summer meeting of the small and medium 3PL Best Practice Forum included some great guest speaker sessions which provoked lots of discussion and questions: Shiny Blue Box joined us and gave delegates a great insight into how Robotic Process Automation can revolutionise computerised processes and free up staff to perform other tasks; Steve Mark […]
At this quarter’s meeting, SCALA’s Grocery & FMCG and Home Appliance & Homeware Best Practice groups were invited to Linde Material Handling UK to experience their innovative Automation Demonstration Theatre. This purpose-built space provide a great opportunity to see the latest technology in action at really close quarters and brings to life the benefits that
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There could be a number of reasons why you might consider a warehouse optimisation project – it could be due a need for increased storage or throughput, or it could just be to have an independent party review your existing arrangements, determining whether there is room for improvement on the existing set up. Whatever your
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Executive Director Dave Howorth looks at how businesses can best support their staff. Labour shortages have been an ongoing issue in warehousing, with a 2022 CILT survey suggesting that over four-fifths (86%) of companies experienced operative shortages in the previous two years. This is only set to be exacerbated this golden quarter, with warehouse operative
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Research with manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs across a range of sectors has highlighted that many have already invested significantly in warehouse automation, including over a third (35%) currently having between £1m and £5m invested, while a significant 28% have over £5m invested. Our latest report on the rise of robotics and automation in the supply
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Staffing issues are driving warehouse automation needs, according to 81% of businesses within the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries. According to our new ‘Robotics and Automation report’, over half of businesses are planning to invest in warehouse innovations to overcome labour shortages and rising e-commerce demands. Individual case or item picking systems top the list
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Two fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research. In SCALA’s new report looking at the rise of robotics and automation in the supply chain, significantly, 6% of respondents said
Industry experts have warned that the future of supply chains will be bleak, unless businesses act now. Speaking at SCALA’s 20th Annual Supply Chain Debate, senior industry figures highlighted the need for great change over the coming decade, as the industry faces new challenges and the pressure to reach net zero targets mounts. Almost 100
The supply chain had a lot to contend with in 2022: the aftermath of Brexit and the pandemic; rising inflation and conflict in Ukraine. 2023 is likely to be another challenging year. Here, SCALA’s Executive Directors give their views on what this year may bring and what the key focus for businesses might be in
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