Visit to John Lewis, Fenny Lock Distribution Centre

When: 19 February 2025, In two groups (10:30 - 13:30 and 12:30 - 15:30)

In Person - John Lewis Distribution Centre, Fenny Lock NDC, Fenny Lock Roundabout, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1NY

*Please ensure you book for the best time slot for you*

Interested in warehouse automation? Then don’t miss this event, organised by the Warehouse and Materials Handling Technology Forum!

In response to the rapid growth of its online sales, John Lewis Partnership acquired the 1,000,000 sq. ft. Fenny Lock DC in Milton Keynes, in close proximity to JL's leading DC Magna Park campus. Logistex secured the contract to refit and repurpose the facility for primarily e-commerce fulfilment, using some of the existing conveyor systems and also implementing major automation from Hai Robotics and Knapp.

Starting initial operation in 2022 and with full fit-out completed in 2024, the facility now includes a high-density tote storage solution of 104,000 single deep locations. The solution is capable of processing up to 1500 totes an hour via 60 AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) operating up to 10m height for tote storage and retrieval plus 9 workstations.

CILT members now have an opportunity to visit this impressive facility. The event will include a presentation on the project from Logistex, including challenges and solutions, followed by a tour of the site with plenty of opportunity for questions, learning and networking.

To ensure all delegates gain maximum benefit from attendance, we’ll operate this event in two separate groups of maximum 20 people in each group, with one group attending in the morning, one in the afternoon, but both groups sharing a buffet lunch.

Please note this event will be vetted

Places for this event are limited so don’t delay booking!

Booking for Members - Free & Non-Members -£10.00

• FM1.3 Warehousing
• DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at Zm9ydW1zIHwgY2lsdHVrICEgb3JnICEgdWs=

Info: Group 1 Arrival, registration and refreshments

Info: Logistex presentation to Group 1

Info: Group 1 site tour – Inbound/picking/Consolidation/Packing

Info: Opportunity for one-to-one questions with Logistex & HAI. Group 1 depart after lunch.

Info: Standing networking lunch in/around Boardroom

Info: Logistex presentation to Group 2

Info: Inbound/picking/Consolidation/Packing

Info: Opportunity for one-to-one questions with Logistex & HAI. Group

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