Warehousing

Research: Industrial Robots Could Improve UK Productivity

Automation crucial to increase UK productivity levels. Blog Post by John Burgess The UK is lagging behind other countries in its use of industrial robots, and its national productivity is suffering as a result, according to analysis by Balloon One. Compared to nations with a similar manufacturing output, we are using fewer robots in industry …

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HighJump will become Körber

Balloon One is delighted to announce that our Warehouse Management Systems partner HighJump (formerly Accellos), will soon be recognised as Körber. Körber have brought together 11 complimenting supply chain technology solution providers.

Warehouses of the Future: Challenges of Robotic Warehousing

Warehouses of the Future: Challenges of Robotic Warehousing. Blog Post by Claire Kerr Introducing robots in the warehouse brings greater productivity and cost savings. But there are some jobs that robots just can’t do – at the moment, at least. Overcoming these challenges would bring about a revolutionary change in warehousing. But are they insurmountable? …

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Taking your ‘Food to Go’ WMS up a Notch

Food to go is usually counter-bought, portable food, in single portions and designed for consumption outside the home. Think sandwiches, fast food like pizza and burgers, and food from coffee shops, petrol stations and convenience stores. In the UK, the sector is huge – and growing. It’s estimated to be worth £21.7 billion by 2021. …

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