productAndroid migration
Brighthouse has used TranSend ePOD to manage deliveries and collections between its depots, stores and customers for five years on rugged Windows Mobile devices.
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productWincanton deploys TranSend delivery app
Its vehicle fleet will have new smartphone software to track and trace deliveries following a successful trial. This move demonstrates the company’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for the benefit of both its workforce and customers.
articleDistribution company fine tunes RFID operation
An RFID tagging project for a major distribution company was at risk of failing without expert analysis of the difficulties. The system was achieving a 99.5% success rate in the outbound lane but only a 70% to 80% success rate in the in-bound lane. CoreRFID was hired to diagnose and help resolve the issue.
productSmart glasses for connected field workers
Vuzix has announced its M300 smart glasses now support TechSight, an augmented reality solution for distribution centre workers developed by Honeywell Intelligrated for its Lifecycle Support Services customers.
articleBusinesses encouraged to seek AEO status pre-Brexit
With just under seven months until the UK exits the European Union, businesses are being urged to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Accreditation.
articleDon’t wait for the fog to clear
Supply chain experts urge firms to prepare now for possible disruption.
productInflight allows customers to amend order one hour before delivery
Independent parcel carrier Yodel has launched Inflight, with a new set of features that will allow customers to amend their delivery preferences online or via the Yodel mobile app, up to an hour before delivery is due.
articleBrexit: are you ready?
When Handling & Storage Solutions came to The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) asking for a piece outlining the key issues facing our members, there was way for us to go; the ‘B’ road. Whether you voted for Brexit or not, it really doesn’t matter; it is here and it is happening.
articleBlockchain – what is it and how can it be used?
James Robbins, CIO at ArrowXL explains Blockchain and outlines how he believes it will grow in prominence as firms grapple with greater demand for authenticity and traceability in the supply chain.
articleEight issues facing online retailers
Retail, it would be fair to say, is a sector that is going through a period of fairly seismic upheaval at the moment, says Andy Mulcahy, Strategy and Insight Director, IMRG. But the impact of the rate of change in retail is not just restricted to the high street; there are multiple factors exerting pressure on retailers to find cost-savings and optimise performance across all areas of the business.
articleHow agile a supply chain can you afford?
One of the greatest challenges facing retail businesses today is how to keep the customer proposition attractive yet affordable.
productBusinesses reliant on smooth border will pay price says NAO
There are risks to UK border operations if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement on 29 March 2019. Even with a withdrawal agreement, significant challenges lie ahead to ensure the UK border is fully functioning, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in a report published today.
articleGetting intelligent about the Peak Season
The biggest sales opportunity of the entire year takes a lot of planning, but Black Friday and the entire peak season still have the capacity to surprise even the most seasoned retail and carrier companies, says Tom Forbes, VP Customer Delivery & International, MetaPack.
articleSmarter serialisation
Ian Haynes, director at pharma consultant Excellis Europe, says enabling collaboration between parallel importers is helping simplify the transition to serialisation post EU-FMD.
productYodel unveils semi-automated sorter for ugly loads
The carrier has invested over £1m in the Wednesbury sort centre to handle out of gauge parcels.
productOnline greater than 20% of UK retail spend for first time
Recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail figures defied many analysts’ gloomy predictions with overall spending up 5% YOY in November. Online spending continued to drive retail growth as e-commerce sales soared by 13.1% over November 2017.
productClose collaboration of retailers and carriers
Carrier and retail partnerships are rising to the eCommerce customer challenge says Bruce Fair, Chief Revenue Officer, MetaPack.
productiPort Rail implements software system
Logistics software from Fargo Systems has been selected and implemented by iPort Rail, the new intermodal rail freight facility at the iPort multimodal logistics park.
articlePragmatic approach to Brexit
UK automotive manufacturers needn’t fear being hit by unexpected delays or new tariffs imposed on EU-sourced components following a no-deal Brexit, argues B.G. Bullas’ MD Nathalie Wheeldon, in a new industry study.
productMobile Apps
Utopia Furniture Group has rolled out a 5-in-1 cloud-based system from BigChange that combines mobile apps including electronic POD and vehicle tracking, with customer relationship management system (CRM).
