The six stages of planning when considering a development in your logistics or materials handling operation.
1. Consider the end before the beginning.
Any project that is going to be successful must have clear aims and objectives. Businesses often begin with a sense of purpose then quickly fall into the trap of micro-management and a ‘needs must’ [...]

James Cropper Plc a leading manufacturer of a wide range of specialist paper products, invited Keymas Controls and Automation to tender for the creation of a new raised production area and pallet handling method. After surveying the site and observing the restrictions on available space, Keymas presented a proposal that would create additional floor space [...]

In the latest of a series of articles from members of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), John Barton, Managing Director of Keymas Ltd, examines warehouse management systems.
 At the fall of France in 1940, the French had over two thousand modern fighter planes - more than twice the number deployed by the victorious Luftwaffe. [...]

Phenomenal growth through their retail store expansion programme and increasing Internet orders meant that Argos, part of leading UK home and general merchandise Home Retail Group, needed to review regional operations in their goods supply chain. They looked to materials handling and logistics specialists Keymas for a solution.
In 1989, Argos installed and commissioned a completely [...]

 
The two busiest weeks of the year leading up to the Christmas rush and the automation system fails.
No one likes to think about the inevitable but technology breaks down, it wears and fails leading to an inoperable distribution centre.
Keymas endeavours to make the fore mentioned scenario something you never have to deal with guaranteeing your [...]

Sandown Park (Surrey) proved an excellent location for this years Logistics Link South exhibition. The show was a bustle of exhibitors and delegates from every part of the supply chain and logistics industry. Keymas co-hosted their Logistics Link South stand with partners The Storage Equipment Centre (SEC) to offer a complete warehousing solution.
The show was [...]

Keymas to exhibit at the South’s biggest logistics exhibition, Logistics Link South. The show promises to save you months worth of research as in one visit you can get face to face with industry leading suppliers and get up to date with the latest industry developments. At Sandown Park on 5th and 6th February “you [...]

We demand our products now. Next day delivery is a necessity and inaccurate delivery is no longer an option. But what kind of implications does this have for the sortation system within the supply chain. John Barton, Managing Director of Keymas, with 21 years of industry experience with successful systems in Argos, Amazon and British Airways, talks us through the latest developments in sortation systems, and highlights key points which can transform warehouse and distribution operations.

It was the North of England that Keymas chose to exhibit its latest service and product updates. Logistics Link North ran for two days and saw logistics and distribution experts from all over the country presenting the latest developments in the industry, as well as seminars in order picking and warehouse innovation the show contained [...]

Keymas launch new warehouse control system with name k-store. The website is www.k-store.co.uk read more on the k-store website.