productProductivity gains
It is reported that Whole Foods Market has seen productivity gains of 25-35% after implementing the latest version of Voxware’s voice solution in its largest distribution center (DC).
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productCross-platform flexibility
Specialist in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions, Microscan, has launched CloudLink web HMI, a machine vision visualisation tool for its AutoVISION machine vision suite, which enables users to monitor live machine vision inspections performed by AutoVISION software and smart cameras in an interface that is accessible via web browser on any web-enabled device.
productEvironmental monitoring
Tinytag data loggers provide accurate and cost-effective monitoring, helping ensure environmental conditions can be recorded, analysed and validated in the logistics industry.
productFor food monitoring
New data-logging handheld thermometers from The IMC Group make sophisticated food monitoring simple, fast, and affordable.
productLabelling challenge
A versatile Citizen CLS700 is producing high volumes of labels on three types of media quickly, simply and cost effectively for Virgin Atlantic.
articleGuide to Cloud Computing for WMS
How suitable is cloud computing for hosting WMS? Handling & Storage Solutions asks leading warehouse IT suppliers Snapfulfil, Logistex, Advanced Business Solutions and Chess Logistics Technology seeking answers to some key questions.
productMachine vision partnership
Vitronic and express delivery specialist, TNT, have entered into a long-term global partnership to equip hubs, gateways and service centers with the latest machine vision technology for data capture of all transported items.
productRFID active tags
Through a new partnership with RFID hardware company Wavetrend, Red Ledge has added active tag technology to its existing RFID portfolio and plans to launch a series of active tag-based, higher-value asset management solutions for supply chain and manufacturing, energy and construction users.
productSupport for growth
Manufacturer of confectionery, biscuit and meringue products, Lees of Scotland, has implemented a solution from Indigo Software’s RealTime suite of modules at its factory in Coatbridge.
newsOnline retailer renews IT contract with GT Nexus
The supply chain execution platform helps retailer Cost Plus World Market to orchestrate shipments and inventory flows across internal departments and external partners.
productEasy integration of RFID data
Ha-VIS Middleware from Harting offers easy and flexible integration of data from UHF RFID readers into production management systems.
articlePerceiving printer performance
Managed print services are common in offices but less so in warehouses. Peter Laplanche, director at Datatrade urges warehouse managers to see the true value of their prints.
productStrategic alliance
Food and drink IT specialist CSB-System and factory automation solutions provider AutoCoding Systems have formed a strategic alliance.
productPaperless system
Food industry specific software from CSB-System is helping French fish wholesaler Jean Lebeaupin in the fast and efficient daily compilation and delivery of orders to restaurants, canteens and retailers within a 150km range of the company’s base in Nantes.
articleOvercoming misgivings
Handling & Storage Solutions speaks to key IT vendors about the attractions (and the fears) surrounding using WMS and voice solutions to improve warehouse picking performance.
productAwarding winning project
Leading automotive trade supplier Andrew Page introduced the Empirica warehouse management system from Chess when it opened a new national distribution centre (NDC) in 2012 to support business growth and new ways of working.
newsSnapfulfil SaaS WMS strengthens Board
SaaS warehouse management system provider Snapfulfil has added additional expertise to its Board.
productLow cost, high spec
The newest tabletop label printer from Citizen Systems Europe meets demands for a compact product that is big on output, accuracy and longevity yet low in cost, fuss and issues.
articlePick wine faster than grapes with Snapfulfil
Club W makes 30 to 50 different wines available to online subscribers, who receive three or more bottles shipped directly to their doorstep each month.
productSolvent resistant
New from CILS, the CILS-8200S ultimate high-performance solvent resistant durable label range provides permanent lifelong adhesion and resistance to aggressive chemicals and solvents such as Acetone, MEK, hydraulic brake fluids etc, ensuring critical product data remains legible.
