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Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS) stories

Commercial property market outperforming expectations
Real estate

Commercial property market outperforming expectations

Stronger-than-expected demand is tightening yields and lifting values, with industrial and large-format retail assets in New Zealand most resilient.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Online retail driving industrial demand
Supply Chain

Online retail driving industrial demand

Australia will need about 500,000sq m of extra industrial space a year as e-commerce pushes vacancy rates tighter and lifts rents.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Why operations teams are still needed in an automated world
Data Analytics

Why operations teams are still needed in an automated world

Downtime and lost revenue can still hit automated warehouses without on-site teams to fix faults fast and plan preventative maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Safety lights that increase situational awareness
Health and Safety

Safety lights that increase situational awareness

Pedestrians near forklifts and heavy machinery are being warned earlier, as new lamps project bright red or blue safety zones around vehicles.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems
Data Analytics

Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems

Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Innovative approach to automated guided vehicle safety
Smart factory

Innovative approach to automated guided vehicle safety

Safer warehouse automation is getting simpler as new scanners and sensors cut installation complexity and help prevent AGV collisions.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Logos to fly the flag in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Logos to fly the flag in New Zealand

The Wiri acquisition marks Logos’ first New Zealand development as demand for industrial space rises on the back of e-commerce growth.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
Pre-engineered housing and construction report
Housing

Pre-engineered housing and construction report

Warehouses are set to drive an 8% annual rise in the global pre-engineered building market through 2022 as e-commerce booms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
New Napier industrial park offers prime space
Agricultural Technology

New Napier industrial park offers prime space

Limited industrial land in Napier is being turned into 20 lots for lease or sale, with demand lifted by regional growth and shortages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
NZL Group moving to Mt Maunganui business estate
Supply Chain

NZL Group moving to Mt Maunganui business estate

The move to a GBP £20 million Tauriko warehouse should give NZL Group more room to expand and cut handling costs for its freight operation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS) stories

Gartner names Infor as a Leader for fourth consecutive time
Supply Chain

Gartner names Infor as a Leader for fourth consecutive time

Gartner has positioned Infor as a Leader for the fourth consecutive time in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022

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