productWelcome to the dark side
THE CONSUMER market has irreversibly shifted to an e-commerce focus, but more nimble and agile retailers are creating new-style businesses to fill the bricks-and-mortar vacuum, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
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articleSynQ manages robots for Toyota
SWISSLOG’S MOBILE robotic solution will provide Toyota with flexibility and efficiency to manage spare parts fulfillment.
productManaging 200k multi-item orders a day
ZALANDO HAS deployed software from Körber to control operations at its fulfillment centre in Olsztynek, Poland.
productExamining the cost of warehousing
The pandemic and resultant surge in e-commerce has shone a spotlight on warehousing, but fortunately, when it comes to all-important total cost of ownership (TCO) calculations, the maths around WMS is simple, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
productWMS in bloom
Rapidly expanding online floristry leader, Bloom & Wild, has signed up to a five year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with warehouse management system innovator SnapFulfil.
productTransform your WMS
Could your aging warehouse management system (WMS) be costing you in lost business, profits and customer confidence?
articleTime for a big decision?
Is it time to decide if you are big enough for a warehouse management system, asks Alex Mills.
productThe long arm of the claw
A NEW handheld from Datalogic promises ‘extra-long’ reading range. Its long range mode is said to work up to 20m.
productVoice drives picking process
DRIED FRUIT and nut specialist Whitworths estimates a one year payback and a 35% increase in picking productivity with an implementation from Renovotec.
newsTrio of key promotions at SnapFulfil
Philip Wright has been promoted to head of global support & CI (continuous improvement), while Martin Coogan takes up the mantle of head of the UK customer success team.
productInvestment firm buys 75% of Renovotec
SWEDISH COMPANY Röko has acquired 75% of Renovotec, a provider of rugged hardware, software and enterprise mobility solutions for supply chain. Richard Gilliard will continue as MD and will also own 25% of the company.
productEdge Intelligence Platform launched
Cognex Edge Intelligence (EI) connects customers with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data to quickly resolve performance issues.
productSoftware solution
START-UP how.fm has introduced a multilingual, interactive software solution to optimises processes for training and further education of temporary and permanent employees.
productLogistex and GreyOrange team up for the UK market
Logistics robots firm GreyOrange has inked a partnership deal with UK-based integrator Logistex.
articleRough guide to the super-deduction tax break
The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker – the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.
articleRemote Control WMS
Tech savvy WMS providers adapt to pandemic-driven challenges by getting creative with processes and improving their service capabilities, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
newsPanasonic splashes $5bn plus to acquire Blue Yonder
The acquisition will combine IoT/edge and AI/ML solutions to deliver new cloud capabilities.
productLast chance to take part in our survey
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse survey is open – so have your say at this crucial time.
productFixed Vehicle Computers or Grab-And-Go Rugged Tablets?
Fixed, mounted computers have long been regarded as the de-facto standard for in-vehicle computers for a long time, due to their durability and endurance capabilities, however they lack the flexibility of a mobile option and are not easily transportable when in dire need. With the warehouse working environment continuing to evolve to support different work styles and outcomes, a fixed computer may not be the most ideal solution, especially if the work is split between the factory/warehouse and other areas.
articleInspired by Amazon
An automotive salvage specialist is powering forward with a plan to boost turnover to £1/4 billion over five years with help from SnapFulfil WMS.
