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What Happens If Warehouse Automation Stops? It’s one of the first questions we are asked when discussing warehouse automation projects. “What happens if the system stops?” It’s a completely valid concern. For many operations directors and warehouse managers, the idea of an automated pallet storage system stopping unexpectedly can feel like introducing risk into an … Continued

Why Understanding Warehouse Data Matters for Modern Operations In today’s fast moving warehousing environment, relying on assumptions or operating under ”how we’ve always done it” is no longer enough. Those who are seeing the biggest gains in efficiency, capacity and profitability are those investing in understanding warehouse data  – what it means and how to … Continued

When every pallet position counts, unplanned downtime or breakdowns in your automated storage system aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re a costly disruption. From production delays and missed dispatches to increased labour costs, even a few hours of downtime can have a ripple effect across your entire operation. For warehouse managers, engineers, and executives, maintaining consistent … Continued

Thistle Systems, one of the UK’s leading integrators of automated storage solutions, has commenced its latest warehouse automation project to deliver a fully automated pallet warehouse for Mega Fortris at its new £9.5 million UK headquarters in Birmingham. The project will create a state-of-the-art automated warehouse capable of storing more than 2,000 pallets, designed to … Continued

 Introduction to Automated Racking Automated Racking Solutions can deliver a number of significant benefits; however, the one thing that gets people turned on to the concept is how much additional capacity it can deliver. Once the potential to increase capacity, often exponentially, is established, the supplementary benefits such as improved throughput, improved safety, reduced operating … Continued

For most growing businesses, success brings a new challenge: how do you scale throughput without scaling costs at the same pace? Hiring more staff, extending shifts, or building bigger facilities might keep orders moving, but each option chips away at profitability. Recruitment is tough, overtime is expensive, and space is finite. At some point, the … Continued

In warehouse automation design, capacity can often be the primary focus when it comes to decision-making. How many pallets can we fit into the warehouse? Are we using every cubic millimetre of space? But there’s a point where maximising capacity alone starts to work against you and cause major problems. Designing a superstructure that’s a … Continued

For many CFOs, warehousing is seen as an operational cost centre – a necessary expense to keep goods moving. But the rise of automated pallet storage is transforming warehouses into powerful levers of financial performance. When approached strategically, automation can protect margins, unlock capital, and deliver resilience in ways traditional warehousing simply cannot. 1. Beyond … Continued

When businesses consider upgrading to an automated warehouse storage system, one concern consistently surfaces: the cost. Many UK companies, particularly SMEs, are assuming that the costs of automated warehouse storage are too high to justify the investment. But is that really the case? In this blog, we aim to understand the true cost of automation, … Continued

Thistle Systems has unveiled the latest development of its AutoCube® Automated Pallet Storage Solution, marking a major milestone in warehouse automation thanks to its partnership with Dutch automation pioneers Logiqs, who were the first in the world to introduce 3D pallet shuttle technology. This next-generation system combines decades of proven innovation from Logiqs with Thistle’s … Continued

Discover how AutoCube®’s 6th Generation 4-Way Carriers deliver industry-leading energy efficiency — up to 16 hours of runtime on just 2 hours of charge — transforming uptime, cost savings, and warehouse productivity. While Others Are Plugged In, AutoCube Is Picking In the high-stakes world of warehouse automation, energy efficiency is no longer a “nice to … Continued

Bakeries across the UK face mounting pressure to reduce costs, increase throughput, and adapt to rising customer expectations, warehouse automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From small batch operations to large-scale commercial bakeries, automation is unlocking new levels of efficiency, flexibility, and reliability that traditional systems simply can’t match. At Thistle Systems, we … Continued

Warehouse automation was once seen as an ambitious, almost utopian concept. However, with advancements in technology, innovative solutions like Thistle Systems’ AUTOCUBE® are making automation more accessible than ever. Businesses now have the opportunity to implement future-proofed systems that can transition from manual to semi-automated or fully automated operations, unlocking new efficiencies and competitive advantages. … Continued

Chemical and pharmaceutical warehousing in the UK operates under rigorous regulatory and safety expectations. ATEX zoning, COMAH obligations, segregation requirements, validation protocols, audit trails, and, alongside that, the commercial pressure to increase capacity, improve throughput, and reduce operating costs. Thistle Systems is one of the UK’s leading warehouse automation integrators, delivering advanced warehouse automation for … Continued

The demands being placed on finished goods and dry goods warehouses in today’s market have changed dramatically from those they faced 10 or 20 years ago. Warehouse Managers are facing the challenge of a seemingly never-ending increase in SKUs, growing capacity requirements and an increasingly demanding marketplace who want your warehouse to be more responsive … Continued

The massive changes in the economy and the significant developments in automation, robots and technology is challenging businesses to think differently and effectively to achieve a step change in their operations. Whilst senior managers and boards of directors are looking at incremental changes to improve capacity through improved design and dynamic systems such as push … Continued