articleHalf of online shoppers bail if they can’t get delivery they want
Retailers and brands cannot afford to become complacent about the strategic role that delivery plays in their eCommerce strategies according to new research.
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productQ&A with Scurri who have raised €2.2m
The cloud based delivery management platform received funding from ACT Venture Capital, Episode 1 Ventures, Enterprise Ireland and private investor Pa Nolan.
articleHow automation changes the warehouse workforce
Bis Henderson Recruitment has released a white paper exploring human resources issues amid the growing use of automated solutions for efulfilment. HSS editor Simon Duddy pulls out a few key thoughts.
productLower dependence on paper
Portable accommodation hire firm Elliott has implemented BigChange’s Mobile Workforce Management platform across its Loohire portable toilet division, as part of a full rollout across the business including tankers, service and the delivery and collection fleet.
newsNo access to the EU single market – biggest risk
The 8th Annual Compliance Conference, hosted by AEB in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) in October 2017, revealed insights from business leaders across ten industry sectors in an industry survey on the risks, challenges, and opportunities in global trade under Brexit developments.
newsStudy prizes agility in logistics
AEB survey says 84% of companies believe that an agile approach lends a clear competitive advantage in global trade and logistics.
productBox sorter launches at ‘one-third average price’
Manufacturing and logistics control specialist Red Ledge and materials handling specialist Stockrail International are co-launching ‘Red Ledge RedRail’, an Excel spreadsheet-driven box sorter that is said to be one third the price of an average sortation system.
productA digital seal for wide range of products
RFID and IoT solutions pacesetter Smartrac has released its Circus Tamper Loop tags specifically designed for tamper detection and authentication via NFC-enabled smartphones.
articleRegistration opens for IntraLogisteX
The show takes place in Ericsson Exhibition Hall 1 of the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2018.
articleIntelligence squared
Industry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleM-commerce shifts online retail dynamic
The rise of m-commerce – buying and selling products and services through handheld devices – has meant computers and e-mail are becoming obsolete, according to the FedEx SME Export Report round table.
productToday dubbed ‘take back Tuesday’
Tuesday sees Britain’s 5 million Christmas returns reach a peak – but ParcelHero says not every return looks entirely legit!
articleTraceability key as Pharma firm automates DC
Specialist 3PL Postnord TPL AB and Apotek Hjärtat AB opted for SSI Schaefer to provide the intralogistics for its central pharmaceutical logistics centre in Norrköping, Sweden.
productAsda unveils parcel vending machine – said to be UK-first
The 16ft foot tall and 8ft wide automated parcel tower has been installed at Asda’s Trafford Park store and is said to dispenses online orders in less than 60 seconds and accepts returns.
articleIntelligent packaging
Stora Enso’s Juha Maijala advocates digitalising the supply chain with intelligent RFID-enabled packaging.
newsLeading 3PL to target cutting-edge start-ups
Kuehne + Nagel plans to invest globally in technology start-ups that could ‘transform logistics’. The shopping list includes big data and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics.
productCustomer Engagement Solution launches
The solution from Manhattan Associates gives retailers insight into individual shopping experiences to provide personalised service.
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productEasy data handling via the cloud
The T&D WebStorage Service guarantees access to automatically downloaded and documented data collected from cloud-based loggers.
productProof of delivery
Product Care, a delivery and aftercare service, is increasing the efficiency of its operational and customer service processes with the adoption of an electronic proof of delivery solution.
