newsPanasonic splashes $5bn plus to acquire Blue Yonder
The acquisition will combine IoT/edge and AI/ML solutions to deliver new cloud capabilities.
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newsTrade surge causes fresh challenge
Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.
productSpecialist courier invests in IT
ArrowXL has invested over half a million pounds in technology supplied by Zetes to replace all of its on-the-road handheld terminals and upgrade its delivery software.
productReliable temperature monitoring achieved
T&D HAS launched an app that allows permanent and reliable temperature monitoring with the TR4 series data loggers – suited for transport and storage, from cold chain to vaccines.
productSecure return for cold chain event
THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION (TCS&D) exhibition, conference and awards will return to the East of England Arena in Peterborough on the 7th & 8th September.
articlePowerful combination of solutions
A 3PL serving food leader Kraft Heinz adds automation to a new DC.
articleStreamlined by design
The Industrial IoT ensures a connected and controlled supply chain, argues Marcus Jeffery.
articleEmployee buy-in crucial
MANY LOGISTICS BUSINESSES are failing to keep their workforce at the heart of their digital transformations, leading to employee dissatisfaction and hindering the success of digitalisation initiatives, research has found.
articleTurn and face the change
Consultant Phil Reuben explains why a dynamic supply chain is essential in 2021.
productTamper evidence is integral to the supply chain
THE ROLE of ‘real’ tamper evident security labels and box tapes is developing quickly, as an integral part of the supply chain in 2021 for B2B and B2C, says Tamper Technologies.
productTamper evidence is integral to the supply chain
THE ROLE of ‘real’ tamper evident security labels and box tapes is developing quickly, as an integral part of the supply chain in 2021 for B2B and B2C, says Tamper Technologies.
articleLast mile service driving retail loyalty
A consumer survey has highlighted last mile concerns as key factors in choosing retailers.
productOcado has opened its first mini CFC
The online retailer plans two more by the end of the year.
productJust-in-time line replenishment
New software capability delivers higher levels of operational efficiency, profitability, and customer service across the supply chain.
articleKeeping an eye on the big picture
As a direct result of the pandemic, the demand for e-grocery has risen by more than 60%. This requires an intelligent software solution approach based on real-time analytics, says Swisslog.
news21-point net zero carbon plan for logistics
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes that “we can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report.
articleUnpick the profitability problem
The growth of online retail comes with a kick – it’s more expensive to fulfil than the store model. What can retailers do to logistics costs to boost margins? BearingPoint’s Stuart Higgins has some answers.
productNew web app for CocoonTMP visibility tool
COCOONFMS HAS extended the capabilities of its CocoonTMP product by developing a web app to allow the users of CocoonTMP to view their shipments on their mobile device.
newsLast-mile posing key vaccine challenge
The CEO of DHL says governments are not adequately prepared for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, and says delays are mainly down to a lack of last-mile storage and delivery capacity.
productSafe to destination
WHEN YOU post, ship, or courier your goods, do you know they will arrive safe and sound at their destination, asks Tamper Technologies?
