productThyssenKrupp Aerospace boosts inventory management
The firm has extended its use of Barloworld Supply Chain Software’s Optimza solution, having reduced inventory levels and increased customer service levels.
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productTemperature monitoring
PDQ Specialist Courier Services caters for the pharmaceutical, hazardous and scientific analysis industries. PDQ’s fleet is based on Mercedes vans and trucks, all fitted with Carrier Transicold refrigeration systems and using the latest state of the art temperature monitoring and tracking equipment supplied by Seven Telematics.
articleComfy Quilts IT investment boosts stock visibility
Pillow and duvet manufacturer, Comfy Quilts is implementing the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to provide inventory visibility and control across its retail and wholesale warehousing operations, including a new 110,000 sq ft facility at Stakehill Industrial Estate in Manchester.
articleConsumers wise to delivery and return options, says survey
Today’s consumers expect online retailers to provide more convenient and more personalised delivery options to accommodate their busy lifestyle needs.
newsLLamasoft acquires Barloworld Supply Chain Software
Supply chain design software firm LLamasoft has bought Barloworld Logistics’ Supply Chain Software (SCS) Division, including all technology, software applications, and the Barloworld SCS team across Europe and the US.
articleVision 2035 outlines great scale of challenge
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published a digestible and visually representative infographic detailing the findings of its Vision 2035 policy series.
newsBMW awards DHL six-year aftermarket contract
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a six-year contract to manage BMW Group’s UK aftermarket parts distribution.
productNew proactive software boosts delivery flexibility
TranSend has launched the latest version of its intelligent delivery management software. Version 3 of the TranSend ePOD app has a raft of new features that enable users to more pro-actively manage their delivery operation and provide a more responsive customer service.
articleAutomated processes should provide Christmas edge
Retailers have been urged by shipping software supplier Temando to automate back-end processes to cope with Peak eCommerce orders.
productHGV route control software
The latest route control software from Paragon Software Systems uses pre-set rules to automatically route HGVs clear of major public events and to ensure roads with lorry bans are avoided, lowering the risk of incurring penalty fines.
newsCILT holds event for young logistics professionals
AEB is sponsoring the CILT(UK) Young Professionals Forum focusing on managing your logistics and transport career.
articleGround drone launched – the future of last mile?
While flying drones must overcome complex regulations if they are to get off the ground, new company Starship has a more down-to-earth approach. It has launched ground based drones designed to carry parcels or grocery bags from local hubs to the doorstep.
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You can see the digital edition for our annual HSD Guide online NOW. A great overview of industry bodies and exhaustive supplier listings.
articleRoyal Mail buys NetDespatch for undisclosed sum
NetDespatch offers a shipping, data management and labelling platform for postal and parcel carriers.
productCross-border eCommerce
European fashion fulfilment specialist Bleckmann will use MetaPack’s Delivery Management solutions across all of its European operations to support its growing international customer base.
articleKrispy Kreme cuts accidents with telematics
GPS-led IT and 3G vehicle cameras are driving safety in transit says Justin White, managing director of Intelligent Telematics, with Krispy Kreme leading the way.
productFastlane predicts Christmas Day deliveries
Delivery firm Fastlane International says radical fulfilment plans need to be developed now to meet growing public expectations this year.
newsGet planning for European Supply Chain 2016
Plans for this year’s European Supply Chain Day are now taking shape and this year’s event is set to bigger and better with events taking place up and down the UK as well as throughout Europe on Thursday 21st April.
articleInternational prospects
A start-up online retailer has used FedEx to give it international reach as sales boom.
articleTackling out-of-stocks
Tesco is using an RFID solution from SML to reduce out-of-stocks and deliver new levels of customer service on its apparel brand F&F. HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the SML team to discuss the deployment of the technology and what it means for greater use of RFID in the retail supply chain.
