We take a look at some of the innovative technologies that are impacting the operations of “big box” warehouse operators and changing the way these facilities are designed, specified and run. These are the latest innovations in big box warehousing technology. Big box warehousing refers to large-scale storage facilities designed to handle high volumes … The latest innovations in big box warehousing technology
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Operation and management of a global cold storage provider’s wireless network infrastructure as a comprehensive managed service. Objective MLR Networks was engaged to design, implement and manage a wireless network infrastructure for a global cold storage provider. The primary objective was to enable the deployment of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) at their flagship … Bespoke Connectivity for Freezing Storage Environments
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In our connected world, digital infrastructure needs more than ever to be at the heart of architectural planning and engineering. New expectations around smart and sustainable buildings, always-on connectivity and regulation around maintaining a “golden thread” of information about a building’s safety, build and infrastructure make it necessary to focus attention on digital infrastructure early … IT infrastructure should not be an afterthought: it’s critical to consider technology requirements at the design stage
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And how can you operate your buildings in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner? The answer is: with MLR operating as your master systems integrator. From cabling to connectivity to automation, we can optimise the built environment in just a few steps. Step oneWe begin by asking one question – what do you want to … How does a big box transform into a smart warehouse?
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Warehouse automation and digitalisation are changing the face of the modern warehouse. Now, “big box” warehouse firms must think about future-proofing their facilities to allow for the integration of leading-edge technologies and services – so that they remain competitive in a changing digital world. The warehouse automation market is expected to triple in size over … Considerations when building a smart big box warehouse.
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Today’s warehouses are increasingly automated. The necessary ubiquitous connectivity required demands a different approach to networking around the warehouse. Are mesh networks the answer? What benefits can mesh deliver to warehouse operators, especially around cost and ease of ownership and seamless service? The warehouse has been an essential feature of global trade for millennia. Over … Is a mesh network the right choice in warehouse operations?
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Intralogistics is a concept in the area of manufacturing and logistics. It is touted as offering opportunities to establish competitive advantage in a variety of ways. But what exactly is meant by the term? And what advantages can it offer warehouse operators? Intralogistics concerns the optimisation of pathways throughout your operations – whether materials, goods, … What is intralogistics? And how can it help warehousing?
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As our retail habits change and commerce increasingly shifts online, the demand for warehouse space is steadily increasing. UK estate agent Savills estimated that warehouse space in the UK stood at 556 million sq ft in 2021 – a figure that had jumped by 138 million sq ft since 2015, representing a 32 percent rise … The future of the warehouse: 10 technologies that are transforming warehouse space
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Software-defined networking is the foundation of digital transformation. In a sector that is facing into wide-ranging disruptive technology innovations, it is the backbone that can enable innovation. By decoupling the network from the underlying infrastructure, software-defined networking and SD-WAN solutions offer an opportunity to maintain the integrity of your network while gaining benefits of agility, … How SD-WAN is impacting warehousing & logistics
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Warehouse operators face challenges on many fronts – from the pressure to expand, through evolving customer expectations to skills shortages. While the disruptive impact of new technologies on the sector might make it onto this list of sectorial challenges, the strategic use of new technology also offers warehouse operators the potential to mitigate or even … Common warehouse problems and how to use technology to solve them
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