productImproved speed and accuracy
Global parcel and express delivery company DPD is equipping all of its 12,000 drivers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg with Honeywell Dolphin 99EX mobile computers.
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productAsset management
British Red Cross and its technology partners AIDC Solutions and TransitionWorks have developed a new system designed to streamline and improve the management of over 5000 Red Cross assets in the field, including laptop computers, satellite phones, GPS locators, surveying equipment and vehicles used in multiple humanitarian aid projects worldwide.
articleStock visibility central for John Lewis Omni-channel
There’s much more to the world of retail home deliveries than a man in a van. In fact, successful fulfilment stems from strong stock visibility and the retailer’s ability to make quick and intelligent decisions about deliveries when orders are being placed. Simon Duddy reports on recent IT developments.
productReal-time route visibility
To manage its delivery and collection service of high value hospital medical equipment, Dynamic Despatch has chosen to use the TranSend ePOD, route optimisation, job tracking and delivery compliance solution with real-time communication between the drivers and head office using Android smartphone devices.
articleCILT unveils new corporate identity
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), unveiled its new corporate identity at its prestigious UK Annual Awards for Excellence in London on October 24th. The new identity provides worldwide recognition for all the Institute’s 33,000 members around the world, including the UK’s 18,000-strong membership.
productWMS investment
Wholly owned subsidiary of the Acumen Logistics Group, Acumen Distribution has invested in an Optima Warehouse Management System for its 50,000ft2 facility in Halewood, Liverpool to cater for new business from July 2014.
articleAutomate asset management to boost supply chain visibility
Every logistics operator understands the challenges facing their supply chain, but many lack the belief that asset-related challenges are simple and cost effective to solve, says Richard Jenkins from RF Code.
productCourier chooses Citizen printers
Courier and logistics specialist UCS switched to Citizen printers after observing how their speed and quality was helping partner organisations to offer good service.
articleTips for retailers to achieve Omni-channel nirvana
Demanding clear stock visibility, keen predictive techniques and tightly managed fulfillment operations, delivery is the exciting and troubling heart of the Omni-channel experience. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productAnswers in integration
In a Supply Chain Management (SCM) survey conducted for Access Group, 45% per cent of companies (rising to 53% of larger firms) identified meeting demand whilst minimising stock levels as a leading issue. This is further examined in an accompanying white paper: ‘Supply Chain Nirvana’.
articleFull inventory management
Nutritional supplements firm ASEA has selected the Snapfulfil WMS for a manufacturing and fulfillment centre in the United States.
articleData capture for high volume freight
The security and protection of shipments is of paramount importance to customers, and ranks as a top consideration alongside speedy delivery. Yet, guaranteeing the safety of a consignment is a considerable challenge for the logistics industry and one that is not solved easily.
articleGet your thermals on
Citizen Systems Europe makes the case for thermal printers over laser printers in logistics applications.
productDelivery streamlined
Designed to streamline delivery operations by planning optimum routes, monitoring the progress of each route in real time and managing the complete delivery process, including ePOD for proof of delivery and collection, TranSend Solutions has released an integrated route planning and ePOD mobile data solution.
productManaged services contract
Supporting the upgrade of in-cab mobile worker technologies across a UK-wide fleet, Peak-Ryzex has won a significant contract with TNT Express.
productRFID for seamless tracking
Red Ledge RFID Manufacturing & Logistics is an end-to-end production and warehousing system built on RFID technology.
productVehicle-mount computers
Designed for warehouse, port and yard process automation, Honeywell has expanded its range of Thor VM2 vehicle-mount computers to now offer support for Microsoft Windows 7 Pro and Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating systems for easy application development and system integration.
productIn-car cameras
According to Phantom, its new range of in-car 3rdeye cameras will help reduce fraudulent claims and record incidents on the road. They are small enough not to be intrusive, record automatically when an impact occurs and are available in HD and AV options.
productRuggedised driver terminal
Visitors to this year’s CV Show got a first look at TomTom Telematics’ new ruggedised seven-inch driver terminal, the latest edition to the WEBFLEET fleet management platform.
articleSoup up your supply chain
Assuring undisrupted supply of quality goods requires taking steps to collaborate across the whole supply chain, says Diane Palmquist Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Solutions at GT Nexus.
