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Day: 31 March 2021

DP World releases film to mark freeport status

Posted on by Keith McKinley

DP World has released a new film to introduce its operations to customers who want to benefit from market leading port-centric logistics in the UK.

DP World’s terminals at Southampton and London Gateway were both part of bids which were awarded freeport status by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2021.

This step-change was secured after DP World – a leading provider of smart logistics solutions, which enables the flow of trade across the globe – invested almost £2 billion in Britain over the last ten years, its largest international investment outside the Middle East.

Ernst Schulze, Chief Executive of DP World in the UK, said: “This two-minute film explains the capabilities that we already have in this country and our ambitions for the future.”

“It tells the story of how the flows of trade through Southampton and London Gateway have a positive impact on the lives of ordinary people by supplying them reliably and cost efficiently with the products they consume. Our Southampton terminal can turn vessels around faster than any other UK port, our rapidly expanding port-centric logistics park at London Gateway provides high-quality warehousing and supply chain solutions, and the emphasis on rail across both ports brings significant environmental benefits by taking 300,000 trucks off UK roads each year.

“At DP World we think ahead and create smarter trade solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet. We are open for business today with customers who want to take advantage of Southampton and London Gateway being awarded freeport status.”

The DP World in the UK film was produced by Studiomade.

DP World releases film to mark freeport status

Posted on by David Priestman

DP World has released a new film to introduce its operations to customers who want to benefit from market leading port-centric logistics in the UK.

DP World’s terminals at Southampton and London Gateway were both part of bids which were awarded freeport status by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2021.

This step-change was secured after DP World – a leading provider of smart logistics solutions, which enables the flow of trade across the globe – invested almost £2 billion in Britain over the last ten years, its largest international investment outside the Middle East.

Ernst Schulze, Chief Executive of DP World in the UK, said: “This two-minute film explains the capabilities that we already have in this country and our ambitions for the future.”

“It tells the story of how the flows of trade through Southampton and London Gateway have a positive impact on the lives of ordinary people by supplying them reliably and cost efficiently with the products they consume. Our Southampton terminal can turn vessels around faster than any other UK port, our rapidly expanding port-centric logistics park at London Gateway provides high-quality warehousing and supply chain solutions, and the emphasis on rail across both ports brings significant environmental benefits by taking 300,000 trucks off UK roads each year.

“At DP World we think ahead and create smarter trade solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet. We are open for business today with customers who want to take advantage of Southampton and London Gateway being awarded freeport status.”

The DP World in the UK film was produced by Studiomade.

STILL provides system comparison at logistics webinar

Posted on by David Priestman

Which system is best suited for automated production supply and disposal? Automated forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, underride AGVs or tugger trains? Answers to these questions were provided by the STILL experts on 30th March 2021, during the webinar “Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for Production Logistics” and based on practical examples.

The most important answer up front: there is no such thing as the ‘jack-of-all-trades’ in this area either. There are strengths and weaknesses in each system, depending on the application.

However, it is a fact that the automation of production logistics significantly increases profitability in production. This is a point on which Noë van Bergen, Head of Automated Solutions at STILL, Florian Kratzer, International Key Account Manager Automated Solutions and expert for underride AGVs at the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider, and Herbert Fischer, Head of Business Segment Tugger Train at STILL, agreed during the event.

To achieve this, however, it is important to find the right balance in terms of time, money, energy and manpower. This depends on many factors, such as the choice of load carriers, the type of warehouse, the form of material transfer as well as the space available in the production area.

Automated forklift and warehouse trucks

Compared to underride AGVs and tugger trains, automated forklift trucks and warehouse equipment are particularly effective when existing manual processes are automated without significant changes, according to Noë van Bergen. The equipment is ideally suited to deal with existing infrastructure, such as rack or floor storage locations.

“Forklift and warehouse technology solutions show their advantages not only horizontally, but also vertically,” argued the expert. In addition, there is the load compatibility. The forklift and warehouse technology-based equipment is capable of transporting very different load carriers, such as pallets or wire mesh boxes, even from great heights in the warehouse to different transfer points in production. In addition, these automated vehicles are also cost-effective.

Van Bergen: “Forklift and warehouse technology-based applications in production supply have a really good return on investment. Most of the time we talk about a return on investment (ROI) of less than three years.”

Underride AGVs

Florian Kratzer spoke out in favour of the underride AGVs, which – in contrast to STILL’s automated forklift and warehouse technology solutions – were designed as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from the outset.

“The vehicles are small enough to fit under the load carriers and can handle loads of up to 1.5 tonnes thanks to the integrated lifting mechanism. With excellent manoeuvrability, they can easily reach almost any position in production,” emphasised the STILL expert, who particularly praised the great flexibility of this automation solution:

“When comparing different systems, they feature the best accessibility in the field of product transfer. They can reach even deep into production areas – right up to the production worker on the assembly line.” This is due to the minimal space requirements of the underride AGVs, as their dimensions are limited to the size of the load carrier.

Kratzer: “We can easily carry out just-in-time deliveries with them. In addition, this provides a basis for automated dynamic route optimisation on the system side. And this at very low cost. Because with the deckload vehicle, costs are definitely well below those of a forklift truck and even below those of a tugger train.”

Tugger train systems

For Herbert Fischer, the tugger train is the tool of choice when it comes to automating production logistics. “If the system is planned correctly, tugger trains in production can combine both delivery and disposal of load carriers at the respective station in just one step. To be specific: Three tugger train systems handle roughly the same amount of material, for which the other two systems require up to about 15 vehicles, causing a lot of traffic in all directions. Bundled transport offers clear advantages here,” reasoned Fischer.

However, he also admitted that, especially at the beginning as well as in the case of full automation, considerable investment is necessary for a tugger train installation.

Fischer: “Due to the small number of units required, however, this investment is also kept within limits.”

Conclusion

So which is really the ideal solution for automating production logistics?

While the forklift truck clearly scores in terms of the infrastructure of the transfer points as well as the required buffer space for pallets, the underride AGVs stand out in terms of space requirements. They can manoeuvre far into the production area and thus get exactly to where the goods are needed. The bundled tugger train systems, on the other hand, prove their strengths especially in the improvement of lean production processes, such as sequencing.

“We see that the choice of automation in production logistics depends very much on the application. At STILL, we decide together with our customers on the best solution for their particular application following detailed consultation. At the end of the day, we do not sell the individual product, but suitable solutions for the respective requirement,” concluded Noë van Bergen.

STILL provides system comparison at logistics webinar

Posted on by David Priestman

Which system is best suited for automated production supply and disposal? Automated forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, underride AGVs or tugger trains? Answers to these questions were provided by the STILL experts on 30th March 2021, during the webinar “Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for Production Logistics” and based on practical examples.

The most important answer up front: there is no such thing as the ‘jack-of-all-trades’ in this area either. There are strengths and weaknesses in each system, depending on the application.

However, it is a fact that the automation of production logistics significantly increases profitability in production. This is a point on which Noë van Bergen, Head of Automated Solutions at STILL, Florian Kratzer, International Key Account Manager Automated Solutions and expert for underride AGVs at the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider, and Herbert Fischer, Head of Business Segment Tugger Train at STILL, agreed during the event.

To achieve this, however, it is important to find the right balance in terms of time, money, energy and manpower. This depends on many factors, such as the choice of load carriers, the type of warehouse, the form of material transfer as well as the space available in the production area.

Automated forklift and warehouse trucks

Compared to underride AGVs and tugger trains, automated forklift trucks and warehouse equipment are particularly effective when existing manual processes are automated without significant changes, according to Noë van Bergen. The equipment is ideally suited to deal with existing infrastructure, such as rack or floor storage locations.

“Forklift and warehouse technology solutions show their advantages not only horizontally, but also vertically,” argued the expert. In addition, there is the load compatibility. The forklift and warehouse technology-based equipment is capable of transporting very different load carriers, such as pallets or wire mesh boxes, even from great heights in the warehouse to different transfer points in production. In addition, these automated vehicles are also cost-effective.

Van Bergen: “Forklift and warehouse technology-based applications in production supply have a really good return on investment. Most of the time we talk about a return on investment (ROI) of less than three years.”

Underride AGVs

Florian Kratzer spoke out in favour of the underride AGVs, which – in contrast to STILL’s automated forklift and warehouse technology solutions – were designed as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from the outset.

“The vehicles are small enough to fit under the load carriers and can handle loads of up to 1.5 tonnes thanks to the integrated lifting mechanism. With excellent manoeuvrability, they can easily reach almost any position in production,” emphasised the STILL expert, who particularly praised the great flexibility of this automation solution:

“When comparing different systems, they feature the best accessibility in the field of product transfer. They can reach even deep into production areas – right up to the production worker on the assembly line.” This is due to the minimal space requirements of the underride AGVs, as their dimensions are limited to the size of the load carrier.

Kratzer: “We can easily carry out just-in-time deliveries with them. In addition, this provides a basis for automated dynamic route optimisation on the system side. And this at very low cost. Because with the deckload vehicle, costs are definitely well below those of a forklift truck and even below those of a tugger train.”

Tugger train systems

For Herbert Fischer, the tugger train is the tool of choice when it comes to automating production logistics. “If the system is planned correctly, tugger trains in production can combine both delivery and disposal of load carriers at the respective station in just one step. To be specific: Three tugger train systems handle roughly the same amount of material, for which the other two systems require up to about 15 vehicles, causing a lot of traffic in all directions. Bundled transport offers clear advantages here,” reasoned Fischer.

However, he also admitted that, especially at the beginning as well as in the case of full automation, considerable investment is necessary for a tugger train installation.

Fischer: “Due to the small number of units required, however, this investment is also kept within limits.”

Conclusion

So which is really the ideal solution for automating production logistics?

While the forklift truck clearly scores in terms of the infrastructure of the transfer points as well as the required buffer space for pallets, the underride AGVs stand out in terms of space requirements. They can manoeuvre far into the production area and thus get exactly to where the goods are needed. The bundled tugger train systems, on the other hand, prove their strengths especially in the improvement of lean production processes, such as sequencing.

“We see that the choice of automation in production logistics depends very much on the application. At STILL, we decide together with our customers on the best solution for their particular application following detailed consultation. At the end of the day, we do not sell the individual product, but suitable solutions for the respective requirement,” concluded Noë van Bergen.

Cotton On optimises operations with Vanderlande sortation solution

Posted on by David Priestman

The Cotton On Group, one of Australia’s largest global retailers, has once again selected Vanderlande’s flexible TRAYSORTER solution in order to optimise the processes within its distribution centre (DC) in Avalon Victoria.

The Group’s DC serves both Australian retail stores and online customers. The Cotton On Group acquired its first Vanderlande TRAYSORTER in 2018, and following the success of this project, has now begun live operations with its second TRAYSORTER in the same facility.

The Cotton On Group has eight brands, operates over 1,400 stores in 20 countries, and employs 20,000 team members across the world. In 2018, it issued a tender for a project that would help to enhance the overall performance at its Avalon Distribution Centre. In response, Vanderlande designed a system that was capable of handling any combination of order type and delivery requirements, as well as adapting seamlessly to the Cotton On Group’s strategic objectives.

The system makes use of a TRAYSORTER – a highly flexible flat sorter, also known as a ‘Bombay sorter’. It is suitable for handling a wide range of products, from apparel, accessories and small parcels, to shoe boxes and multimedia items.

The TRAYSORTER’s adaptability (supported by its interchangeable tray types) allows the Cotton On Group to meet its various sorting needs. In addition, its modular design means that it is fully scalable and can be adapted to individual requirements. The solution can also adjust easily to fit into an existing warehouse architecture.

General Manager, Cotton On Group Distribution, Andy Sanderson, explains that the first TRAYSORTER significantly improved efficiency and productivity in the distribution centre: “With the Vanderlande solution, we have been able to dramatically reduce the time between picking items through to delivery, as well as improve picking accuracy. The TRAYSORTER also supports a more efficient picking strategy, will help us to achieve sustainable growth, and most importantly, will allow us to continually deliver an excellent service to our customers.

“Given the success of the first project and the positive impact it has had on our DC, the next logical step for us was simple – to add another one! The second TRAYSORTER became operational three weeks ahead of the agreed schedule and we handled the 2020 peaks with ease. We now look on Vanderlande as being a reliable partner to The Cotton On Group.”

Vanderlande’s MD Warehousing Solutions ANZ, Roald de Groot, adds: “Vanderlande has a focus on solutions for specific industries, such as fashion. As a result, we have an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in running a successful fashion warehousing business. Our scalable solution was the perfect match for the Cotton On Group’s omni-channel distribution approach. Vanderlande is proud to support one of Australia’s retail icons in further optimising its warehouse processes.”

Cotton On optimises operations with Vanderlande sortation solution

Posted on by David Priestman

The Cotton On Group, one of Australia’s largest global retailers, has once again selected Vanderlande’s flexible TRAYSORTER solution in order to optimise the processes within its distribution centre (DC) in Avalon Victoria.

The Group’s DC serves both Australian retail stores and online customers. The Cotton On Group acquired its first Vanderlande TRAYSORTER in 2018, and following the success of this project, has now begun live operations with its second TRAYSORTER in the same facility.

The Cotton On Group has eight brands, operates over 1,400 stores in 20 countries, and employs 20,000 team members across the world. In 2018, it issued a tender for a project that would help to enhance the overall performance at its Avalon Distribution Centre. In response, Vanderlande designed a system that was capable of handling any combination of order type and delivery requirements, as well as adapting seamlessly to the Cotton On Group’s strategic objectives.

The system makes use of a TRAYSORTER – a highly flexible flat sorter, also known as a ‘Bombay sorter’. It is suitable for handling a wide range of products, from apparel, accessories and small parcels, to shoe boxes and multimedia items.

The TRAYSORTER’s adaptability (supported by its interchangeable tray types) allows the Cotton On Group to meet its various sorting needs. In addition, its modular design means that it is fully scalable and can be adapted to individual requirements. The solution can also adjust easily to fit into an existing warehouse architecture.

General Manager, Cotton On Group Distribution, Andy Sanderson, explains that the first TRAYSORTER significantly improved efficiency and productivity in the distribution centre: “With the Vanderlande solution, we have been able to dramatically reduce the time between picking items through to delivery, as well as improve picking accuracy. The TRAYSORTER also supports a more efficient picking strategy, will help us to achieve sustainable growth, and most importantly, will allow us to continually deliver an excellent service to our customers.

“Given the success of the first project and the positive impact it has had on our DC, the next logical step for us was simple – to add another one! The second TRAYSORTER became operational three weeks ahead of the agreed schedule and we handled the 2020 peaks with ease. We now look on Vanderlande as being a reliable partner to The Cotton On Group.”

Vanderlande’s MD Warehousing Solutions ANZ, Roald de Groot, adds: “Vanderlande has a focus on solutions for specific industries, such as fashion. As a result, we have an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in running a successful fashion warehousing business. Our scalable solution was the perfect match for the Cotton On Group’s omni-channel distribution approach. Vanderlande is proud to support one of Australia’s retail icons in further optimising its warehouse processes.”

Realising post-Brexit efficiencies with streamlined customs clearances

Posted on by David Priestman

After the Brexit transition period finally ended on 31st December 2020 and with Covid-19 protocols causing disruption to travel, it is clear that the logistics industry has seen a challenging start to 2021, writes Pol Sweeney, VP Sales and Country Manager UK, Descartes.

Despite fair warning for businesses, there have been numerous reports of severely delayed journeys caused by increased customs documentation and ‘Brexit red tape’, exacerbated by the need for hauliers to provide negative Covid tests to travel. The required volumes of declarations has also led to significant wastage of fresh produce, damaging businesses and impacting whole sectors.

Indeed, some 3PL organisations actually halted deliveries in January to the EU or Northern Ireland due to the increase of documentation, showing the true impact of Brexit on supply chains. This not only disrupts logistics operations, but is fundamentally damaging to the UK economy. The government was reportedly encouraging UK companies to set up in Europe to avoid trade disruption, which would inflict companies with yet more costs and take capital away from the country. And with fears of a double-dip recession due to Brexit on top of the already fragile economy due to repeated lockdowns, it is clear that the economy is suffering.

Many have been prepared, but for those that haven’t and that may be in the midst of Brexit-induced disruption, how can a smooth declaration process be achieved in order to reduce issues at the border and prevent further economic loss?

Creating suitable borders 

For organisations importing a large number of items the entire customs process can be significantly accelerated by implementing an ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) located at your own business’ site, away from the port. Goods arriving into the UK can be moved to your site (e.g. a business’ premises or distribution centre), where the customs formalities can be managed electronically. In other words, the customs border is effectively moved to your own premises, so customs declarations can be pre-lodged ahead of the goods arriving, enabling the site to operate as if it is the Customs Frontier from a HMRC and Border Force perspective, so long as it is running an approved ETSF solution. Additionally, an inventory system designed to group goods at truck-level could further strengthen the ETSF set up, meaning once a truck physically arrives at your site, the system will trigger the clearance of all it’s consignments so they can be appropriately managed.

An ETSF system gives visibility and audit records to HMRC and Border Force so that if they do want to put a hold on any consignment, the site operator knows instantly which goods are on hold awaiting paperwork or physical inspection – this can also be conducted at the operator’s site. Thereby ensuring smooth declaration processes and reducing the impact of delays and hold-ups at the port.

Certainties for Customs Clearances 

As we have seen, ports such as Dover have faced severe disruption following the end of the Brexit transition period, delaying goods for more than half of UK companies trading with the EU. For trucks needing to transport goods, any clearances that can be moved inland will notably benefit supply chains, especially those looking to quickly clear and distribute or sell products on. This is especially relevant for organisations operating with JIT arrival of parts on trucks. Delays at the border will have a significant impact on their ability to do this, leading to loss of produce and resulting in extra costs.

Certain product categories still require clearance checks at the border for safety reasons, such as meat and dairy products. However, performing as many clearance checks as possible inland both speeds up the process for those vehicles that can go straight to the ETSF and also unlocks efficiencies for those that will still have to complete clearances at the border, benefiting companies that transport different items across multiple categories.

Businesses that import or export from the EU have to be fully aware of customs clearances requirements to protect their operations from economic loss. Import customers declarations from the EU will be required from July 2021. Safety and Security filings (S&S) for goods moving from the UK to the EU  have been a major cause of disruption for haulage and freight companies, as customers are required to submit the shipping instructions up to 2 hours before arrival. This has caused significant disruption and extra costs to the wider supply chain, affecting both businesses and consumers. From 1st January 2022, safety and security filings will also be required from road carriers bringing goods into the UK from the EU.

In addition, traders, hauliers and carriers moving goods through a UK port using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) are now required to register with the HMRC for the service in order to transport goods through customs. The extra red tape and permissions needed can cause unnecessary delays and disruption if organisations are not successfully registered for the GVMS. Companies should consider having a solution that incorporates the paperwork required to easily move goods, in order to optimise the process. By ensuring certainty of their own clearances, businesses can avoid hold-ups and unlock efficiencies where possible to reduce the risk of further economic damage.

The lesson from the end of the Brexit transition period is that companies need to act now and not wait until deadlines if they want to operate without disruptions.

Minimising Disruption

Now the transition period has ended, businesses need to capitalise on smart solutions to mitigate any more disruption due to Brexit, and with Covid protocols impeding the movement of goods, the time to act is now.

With Brexit causing much uncertainty, a streamlined import or export process that effectively manages customs clearances can help to support the already struggling UK economy. A double-dip recession is a serious concern and the economy is performing poorly. Covid will continue to be a challenge for the remainder of 2021 but companies have the opportunity to prepare against further Brexit disruption and introduce some certainty and security into their cross-border operations.

For more information see www.descartes.com/brexit

 

 

Realising post-Brexit efficiencies with streamlined customs clearances

Posted on by David Priestman

After the Brexit transition period finally ended on 31st December 2020 and with Covid-19 protocols causing disruption to travel, it is clear that the logistics industry has seen a challenging start to 2021, writes Pol Sweeney, VP Sales and Country Manager UK, Descartes.

Despite fair warning for businesses, there have been numerous reports of severely delayed journeys caused by increased customs documentation and ‘Brexit red tape’, exacerbated by the need for hauliers to provide negative Covid tests to travel. The required volumes of declarations has also led to significant wastage of fresh produce, damaging businesses and impacting whole sectors.

Indeed, some 3PL organisations actually halted deliveries in January to the EU or Northern Ireland due to the increase of documentation, showing the true impact of Brexit on supply chains. This not only disrupts logistics operations, but is fundamentally damaging to the UK economy. The government was reportedly encouraging UK companies to set up in Europe to avoid trade disruption, which would inflict companies with yet more costs and take capital away from the country. And with fears of a double-dip recession due to Brexit on top of the already fragile economy due to repeated lockdowns, it is clear that the economy is suffering.

Many have been prepared, but for those that haven’t and that may be in the midst of Brexit-induced disruption, how can a smooth declaration process be achieved in order to reduce issues at the border and prevent further economic loss?

Creating suitable borders 

For organisations importing a large number of items the entire customs process can be significantly accelerated by implementing an ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) located at your own business’ site, away from the port. Goods arriving into the UK can be moved to your site (e.g. a business’ premises or distribution centre), where the customs formalities can be managed electronically. In other words, the customs border is effectively moved to your own premises, so customs declarations can be pre-lodged ahead of the goods arriving, enabling the site to operate as if it is the Customs Frontier from a HMRC and Border Force perspective, so long as it is running an approved ETSF solution. Additionally, an inventory system designed to group goods at truck-level could further strengthen the ETSF set up, meaning once a truck physically arrives at your site, the system will trigger the clearance of all it’s consignments so they can be appropriately managed.

An ETSF system gives visibility and audit records to HMRC and Border Force so that if they do want to put a hold on any consignment, the site operator knows instantly which goods are on hold awaiting paperwork or physical inspection – this can also be conducted at the operator’s site. Thereby ensuring smooth declaration processes and reducing the impact of delays and hold-ups at the port.

Certainties for Customs Clearances 

As we have seen, ports such as Dover have faced severe disruption following the end of the Brexit transition period, delaying goods for more than half of UK companies trading with the EU. For trucks needing to transport goods, any clearances that can be moved inland will notably benefit supply chains, especially those looking to quickly clear and distribute or sell products on. This is especially relevant for organisations operating with JIT arrival of parts on trucks. Delays at the border will have a significant impact on their ability to do this, leading to loss of produce and resulting in extra costs.

Certain product categories still require clearance checks at the border for safety reasons, such as meat and dairy products. However, performing as many clearance checks as possible inland both speeds up the process for those vehicles that can go straight to the ETSF and also unlocks efficiencies for those that will still have to complete clearances at the border, benefiting companies that transport different items across multiple categories.

Businesses that import or export from the EU have to be fully aware of customs clearances requirements to protect their operations from economic loss. Import customers declarations from the EU will be required from July 2021. Safety and Security filings (S&S) for goods moving from the UK to the EU  have been a major cause of disruption for haulage and freight companies, as customers are required to submit the shipping instructions up to 2 hours before arrival. This has caused significant disruption and extra costs to the wider supply chain, affecting both businesses and consumers. From 1st January 2022, safety and security filings will also be required from road carriers bringing goods into the UK from the EU.

In addition, traders, hauliers and carriers moving goods through a UK port using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) are now required to register with the HMRC for the service in order to transport goods through customs. The extra red tape and permissions needed can cause unnecessary delays and disruption if organisations are not successfully registered for the GVMS. Companies should consider having a solution that incorporates the paperwork required to easily move goods, in order to optimise the process. By ensuring certainty of their own clearances, businesses can avoid hold-ups and unlock efficiencies where possible to reduce the risk of further economic damage.

The lesson from the end of the Brexit transition period is that companies need to act now and not wait until deadlines if they want to operate without disruptions.

Minimising Disruption

Now the transition period has ended, businesses need to capitalise on smart solutions to mitigate any more disruption due to Brexit, and with Covid protocols impeding the movement of goods, the time to act is now.

With Brexit causing much uncertainty, a streamlined import or export process that effectively manages customs clearances can help to support the already struggling UK economy. A double-dip recession is a serious concern and the economy is performing poorly. Covid will continue to be a challenge for the remainder of 2021 but companies have the opportunity to prepare against further Brexit disruption and introduce some certainty and security into their cross-border operations.

For more information see www.descartes.com/brexit

 

 

Minebea Intec widens range of industrial scales

Posted on by David Priestman

With the introduction of the Puro series of industrial scales, Minebea Intec says its leading technologies are now available in an affordable range.

With an extensive range and a variety of applications, a large number of innovative industrial weighing solutions are now available as part of the Puro range. Minebea Intec says this means that customers benefit from a high-quality product from a leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection technology, that is available at an affordable price. Every model is created with the customer’s requirements in mind.

Just one look at the industrial scale Puro is enough to see why it pays to choose a globally recognised provider of weighing and inspection technologies: thanks to its decades of expertise, Minebea Intec knows what customers consider important. During development, the primary focus was on making the product easy for customers to operate. This is directly reflected in many of the new weighing solution’s features.

Intuitive operation and optimum customer convenience

Large displays on the front and back with LCD backlight guarantee optimal readability, stabilisation in a matter of seconds provides immediate weighing results, and the tactile buttons ensure intuitive operation. Depending on the requirement profile, there are models offering features such as a rear display enabling users to read from both sides, a traffic light LED for checkweighing, and non-slip feet for use in challenging environments. The user interface is universally compatible, making handling easier for the user, regardless which model they are using.

“With Puro, we have reached another milestone.” explains Minebea Intec’s CSO Frank Wieland. “The innovative weighing solution represents the ideal addition to our portfolio, with fast delivery available anywhere in the world thanks to our smart distribution system: with three supply hubs in China, USA and Germany, we are able to ensure that our partners always have the right model in stock – which, in turn, means that the product is quickly available for the customer.”

With this innovative weighing solution, Minebea Intec is adding a fully portable scale with re-chargeable lithium-ion battery to its range. This gives the product up to 500 hours of service life, thereby delivering precise measurement results in the process. The product also impresses thanks to a weighing industry first: Puro is the first industrial scale in the world that can be charged via USB C.

Features like this truly make the Puro series a weighing solution of the future as customers no longer have to rely on often expensive manufacturer-specific power units and thus can charge their scale economically using the standard plug connector.

Convenience, precision and pure innovation

From the development phase onwards, care was taken to ensure the Puro product portfolio would cover a wide range of applications and customer requirements. The product is primarily suited for use in weighing, unit counting or quality control in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries and helps increase quality, efficiency and output of the process.

However, there are no restrictions on how you use the new range of scales, so they could also be used in other places such as specialist retailers.

With the Puro range, the customer benefits from a weighing solution that is intuitive and quick to use and, thanks to its robust materials, can also be used in challenging environments. Thanks to the optional Bluetooth or WiFi module, the Puro models can be connected wirelessly to PCs or printers and can be used in a fully location-independent manner.

Available worldwide and with the customer in just a few days

All models have one thing in common, as Product Manager Lena Silies underlines: “Our brand new industrial scale Puro not only impresses thanks to its design, the features and the versatile portfolio: fast delivery is also guaranteed thanks to distribution via certified partners and the Puro online store. Delivery is triggered online at the push of a button, and the customer has the scale within just a few days.” relates Silies.

A wide range of different models is available, covering a variety of applications. At the time of the market launch, the product portfolio covers compact scales, tabletop and floor scales as well as platform scales for tabletops. The individual models are available in different sizes, capacities and resolutions, thus covering wide range of applications. This is just the start: more products will soon be added to the Puro portfolio on an ongoing basis, so that we can provide our customers with the best possible selection of products.

Minebea Intec widens range of industrial scales

Posted on by Keith McKinley

With the introduction of the Puro series of industrial scales, Minebea Intec says its leading technologies are now available in an affordable range.

With an extensive range and a variety of applications, a large number of innovative industrial weighing solutions are now available as part of the Puro range. Minebea Intec says this means that customers benefit from a high-quality product from a leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection technology, that is available at an affordable price. Every model is created with the customer’s requirements in mind.

Just one look at the industrial scale Puro is enough to see why it pays to choose a globally recognised provider of weighing and inspection technologies: thanks to its decades of expertise, Minebea Intec knows what customers consider important. During development, the primary focus was on making the product easy for customers to operate. This is directly reflected in many of the new weighing solution’s features.

Intuitive operation and optimum customer convenience

Large displays on the front and back with LCD backlight guarantee optimal readability, stabilisation in a matter of seconds provides immediate weighing results, and the tactile buttons ensure intuitive operation. Depending on the requirement profile, there are models offering features such as a rear display enabling users to read from both sides, a traffic light LED for checkweighing, and non-slip feet for use in challenging environments. The user interface is universally compatible, making handling easier for the user, regardless which model they are using.

“With Puro, we have reached another milestone.” explains Minebea Intec’s CSO Frank Wieland. “The innovative weighing solution represents the ideal addition to our portfolio, with fast delivery available anywhere in the world thanks to our smart distribution system: with three supply hubs in China, USA and Germany, we are able to ensure that our partners always have the right model in stock – which, in turn, means that the product is quickly available for the customer.”

With this innovative weighing solution, Minebea Intec is adding a fully portable scale with re-chargeable lithium-ion battery to its range. This gives the product up to 500 hours of service life, thereby delivering precise measurement results in the process. The product also impresses thanks to a weighing industry first: Puro is the first industrial scale in the world that can be charged via USB C.

Features like this truly make the Puro series a weighing solution of the future as customers no longer have to rely on often expensive manufacturer-specific power units and thus can charge their scale economically using the standard plug connector.

Convenience, precision and pure innovation

From the development phase onwards, care was taken to ensure the Puro product portfolio would cover a wide range of applications and customer requirements. The product is primarily suited for use in weighing, unit counting or quality control in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries and helps increase quality, efficiency and output of the process.

However, there are no restrictions on how you use the new range of scales, so they could also be used in other places such as specialist retailers.

With the Puro range, the customer benefits from a weighing solution that is intuitive and quick to use and, thanks to its robust materials, can also be used in challenging environments. Thanks to the optional Bluetooth or WiFi module, the Puro models can be connected wirelessly to PCs or printers and can be used in a fully location-independent manner.

Available worldwide and with the customer in just a few days

All models have one thing in common, as Product Manager Lena Silies underlines: “Our brand new industrial scale Puro not only impresses thanks to its design, the features and the versatile portfolio: fast delivery is also guaranteed thanks to distribution via certified partners and the Puro online store. Delivery is triggered online at the push of a button, and the customer has the scale within just a few days.” relates Silies.

A wide range of different models is available, covering a variety of applications. At the time of the market launch, the product portfolio covers compact scales, tabletop and floor scales as well as platform scales for tabletops. The individual models are available in different sizes, capacities and resolutions, thus covering wide range of applications. This is just the start: more products will soon be added to the Puro portfolio on an ongoing basis, so that we can provide our customers with the best possible selection of products.

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