
Robots, AGVs, and automated sorting systems are rapidly transforming warehouses. Yet, a great deal of manual labor still exists on the periphery of the process. Non-standard packages, varying batches, full trailers, and limited workspaces do not always fit within a single automated line. According to Christian de Kleuver, branch manager at Erkon Lifting Aids, this presents a significant opportunity. "Where manual labor remains necessary, ergonomic lifting aids can alleviate physical strain and help employees work safely, efficiently, and sustainably. After all, lower back pain costs the Netherlands 4.4 billion euros per year. Moreover, employers and employees are legally obligated to minimize that risk," he states.

How do you ensure a safe warehouse environment where people, forklifts, AGVs, and robots are collaborating more and more closely? In this episode of *Warehouse and Logistics*, Björn Crul speaks with Sigrid Herbosch of Troax about the changing perspective on warehouse safety. Among other topics, they discuss risk analysis, Active Safety, flexible collision protection, regulations, and the importance of an integrated safety concept that […]

Finnish meat producer Snellman has once again chosen Inther Group as its partner for the automation of its logistics processes. After nearly twenty years of successful collaboration, Inther is implementing a completely new automated logistics facility for Snellman’s new site. This investment lays the foundation for the company’s continued growth and enables the logistics operation […]
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