productWMS from the floor up
Formica Group has chosen the AIDC-WHM warehouse management system to run its new, 50,000ft UK storage and distribution operation in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
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articleForklift computers boost at Jaguar Land Rover
The fast implementation of truck mounted computers from Honeywell has accelerated operations at Jaguar Land Rover.
productSurvey sparks war on warehouse costs
Nearly half of UK businesses regard reducing the cost of running warehouse operations as their most critical challenge for business improvement – even more critical than speed of fulfilment.
productBluetooth mini printers
A new range of mobile mini-printers from Able Systems offers a new level of freedom and flexibility for a wide range of applications.
productErgonomic terminals
Multi-channel home shopping store, QVC UK, has selected mobile solutions company Peak-Ryzex to overhaul its Knowsley, Merseyside, distribution centre (DC) auto ID equipment.
productRFID storage lockers
The latest addition to Keytracker’s range of key and asset management systems is a series of innovative RFID storage lockers.
productChecks barcode quality
In a bid to ensure that only barcodes meeting the highest ISO standards find their way in to the supply chain, Toshiba TEC is now offers the world’s first integrated barcode verification system as an add-on to its industrial printer range.
productTelehandler safety DVD
The latest DVD video release from Paragon Training covers the essential aspects of working safely with telehandlers.
productRugged scanphone
Honeywell’s latest scanphone blends the capabilities of a consumer smart phone, rugged mobile computer and barcode scanner in an affordable package.
productImproved speed and accuracy
Global parcel and express delivery company DPD is equipping all of its 12,000 drivers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg with Honeywell Dolphin 99EX mobile computers.
articleImaging technology helps retailer sort products faster
Datalogic speeds critical fresh food distribution with powerful identification and automation control for major French retailer.
productGreater traceability
Importer of South East Asian food brands, Manning Impex, has implemented the Access Delta warehouse management system from Access Group.
articleStock visibility central for John Lewis Omni-channel
There’s much more to the world of retail home deliveries than a man in a van. In fact, successful fulfilment stems from strong stock visibility and the retailer’s ability to make quick and intelligent decisions about deliveries when orders are being placed. Simon Duddy reports on recent IT developments.
productNew warehouse operation analysis report could save companies thousands
Proteus Software and TouchStar Technologies – respectively suppliers of warehouse management systems and mobile computing solutions to the supply chain sector – have joined forces to offer warehouse and distribution centre operators a new reporting service that, it is claimed, will allow energy efficiency savings of between and 15 and 25 per cent to be made.
productSupply chain software
Williams Your Foodservice has invested in a 12-user Accord solution from supply chain software specialist, BCP (Business Computer Projects), for its expanding distribution business.
productStock optimisation a priority
According to a survey of warehouse operators carried out for WMS provider Access Group by Redshift Research, almost 40% of UK companies with stockholding operations rank stock level optimisation high on their priorities, being keenly felt mostly by larger companies and, surprisingly, by those firms not running a dedicated Warehouse Management System (WMS).
productSorting & printing package
Manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones, Handheld Group, has entered into a major strategic five-year agreement with a global leader in logistic solutions.
productVehicle-mounted mobile computers
Updating its warehouse forklifts with the latest generation of vehicle-mounted mobile computers from Honeywell has helped tyre giant, Bridgestone, to speed up data handling, drive down error rates and eliminate unnecessary forklift mileage, saving time, cost and energy consumption.
productIntegrates with ERP
Pest control and hygiene products specialist P+L Systems has upgraded its UK and European DCs by implementing the Accellos warehouse management system from Balloon One.
articleOmni-channel delivery management specialist secures £20m funding
Provider of delivery management solutions for retailers MetaPack has received a £20m investment from Index Ventures to fund international growth.
