newsNHS opens major new DC in the North West
A new NHS Supply Chain regional distribution centre that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational.
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articleA bit of practical help
Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.
articleNow is the time…
Peak planning starts earlier every year and to help you formulate your plans, Logistics Matters has gathered expert opinions to highlight the key issues you should be considering.
productNew accuracy record
UNABIZ, MASSIVE Internet of Things (IoT) service provider and integrator, has achieved over 90% geolocation success rate with the evolution of its Sigfox Atlas Wifi service, now enhanced with machine learning.
productKinaxis introduces AI-infused orchestration platform
THE FIRM has launched the Maestro platform, which combines proprietary computational technologies and techniques that provides transparency and agility across the supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery.
newsWaitrose shifts from ‘historical sales and intuition’
THE GROCER has invested in Blue Yonder’s demand forecasting capability to boost availability across the retailer’s stores.
newsDescartes acquires BoxTop
A UK based shipment management firm for small- to mid-sized logistics services providers has been acquired by a global logistics IT firm.
productSmooth transition to 5G
AS 5G adoption grows StayLinked’s enterprise-grade terminal emulation (TE) software, SmartTE, is ensuring that supply chain organisations and warehouse operations can fully maximise the technology advancements 5G delivers.
productRealising benefits in a tough market
FIXINGS SUPPLIER rolls out Podfather fleet management software in a bid to improve route planning.
productBoosting transparency
DATA MANAGEMENT solution provider Kezzler has teamed up with Swiss retailer Migros to increase supply chain transparency.
productSmart tools for construction fleet
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS giant Breedon has slashed the amount of time it spends on tachograph administration by 1,300 hours a year – with the Webfleet fleet management system.
articleComplete decoupling from China virtually impossible
The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.
articleDigital transformation will take patience
The rhetoric is outpacing reality on value chain transformation, with only 1 in 100 manufacturers able to fully automate processes and just 14% redesigning to reduce scope 3 emissions, according to management consultancy Kearney.
newsHeineken invests in demand planning IT
BLUE YONDER has been confirmed as a vendor of trust to further transform its supply chain planning capability.
productHarley Davidson announces supply chain partnership
KINAXIS HAS signed the contract to provide supply chain management to the iconic motorcycle brand.
productNulogy to showcase supplier collaboration at Gartner Symposium
Nulogy, a leading provider of cloud-based software, will highlight its role in facilitating collaboration between brands and their external supply chain partners at the upcoming Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona from June 10th-12th, 2024, on Booth 121.
productCocoonOPS integration with Xero
Manage your shipments with ease, prioritising journey time, cost and environmental targets.
productEasy-to-use data loggers
AT THIS year’s Sensor+Test in Nuremberg from June 11-13, T&D Corporation (booth 1-311) will showcase cutting-edge data logger solutions, including the TR4A, TR7 and RTR500B series.
productUnaBiz upgrades Sigfox 0G technology
THE INTERNET of Things (IoT) service provider and integrator has revamped Sigfox 0G technology, reducing device energy consumption by up to 18 times.
articleAI ‘greatest opportunity since cloud’
SAP SE has unveiled AI advancements in its supply chain solutions that aim to transform productivity, efficiency and precision in manufacturing.
