articleWMS streamlines fulfillment
A standout feature is that the Snapfuflil WMS supports the firm’s complex build-to-order process, providing visibility of both component parts and finished goods in real-time.
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productVoiteq acquires SMILOG
Leading UK supplier of voice-directed work solutions, Voiteq has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in SMILOG GmbH, a highly experienced German voice provider specialising in the integration of voice, vision and mobile devices into SAP and other ERP systems.
productAutomated e-mail notification
In the latest upgrade to its ControlPort logistics software, fulfilment specialists James and James has provided e-retailers with an automated service that gives more management information without even needing to log in.
productAuthorised repair & servicing
Rapidly expanding rugged hardware provider, Renovotec, has been appointed by Brother as a UK authorised centre for the repair and servicing of its warehouse and industrial label printers.
productTough mobile printer
New from Citizen Systems Europe, the CMP-40L is a hand-held, hard-wearing and easy to operate printer that ensures quick and reliable printing on the move, making it suitable for use in postal, courier and express applications.
productWebinar to tackle complex delivery demands
MetaPack and Manhattan Associates will deliver a webinar on July 14th designed to help retailers meet increasing demands from consumers for same-day delivery, click and collect and pick-up, drop off services.
productLook out for doubling trends to find disruptors
An increasing number of companies and technologies are achieving exponential growth, says Salim Ismail of the Singularity University and this is proving very disruptive to established industry monoliths.
productNext generation WMS
Worldwide Chain Stores (WCS) has announced general availability of its latest warehouse management system, CSnx. A next generation platform, CSnx offers organisations easy-to-use, flexible, scalable and relevant out-of-the-box capability to automate, diagnose and seamlessly manage the supply chain from procurement of inventory through to management of the warehouse.
productFlexible coding
Providing hugely flexible coding across the a range of materials for both static applications and moving production lines, Linx Printing Technologies has extended its laser coders portfolio with the introduction of two fibre lasers.
productIntelligent charging
British-based tech solutions company, 51T is providing operational managers with an intelligent charging solution in the form of large scale modular charging cabinets capable of holding up to 96 devices.
productBetter understanding required
Access Group surveys show that there is still considerable misunderstanding among business managers about what Business Intelligence (BI) is. Only 16% of financial professionals say they are using BI today while 35% either don’t recognise the term or think it is a piece of technical jargon for the IT people to deal with.
articleNew storage concept bids to maximise pallet density
Flexi Warehouse Systems – the projects and systems division of Narrow Aisle – has introduced the Flexi StorMAX space saving storage concept.
articleSupermarket challenges put focus on supply chain efficiency
Indigo Software supply chain consultant Mark Wilkinson says the rise of the discounters has created an opportunity as well as a challenge for private label manufacturers.
productClarks’ automated warehouse hits 10 year milestone
KNAPP has rewarded its team of resident engineers for 10 years service at the automated warehouse of Clarks, the global shoe supplier.
articleQuality of data key
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore is using a voice-directed WMS to help with an extensive project to achieve end-to-end stock traceability.
productCarousel selects Snapfulfil for fourth warehouse
Fast growing logistics provider, Carousel Logistics, has again selected the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to support its continued growth.
productUnlock supply chain power
According to Access Group research, only a third of companies in manufacturing supply chains use either ERP systems or dedicated SCM solutions to manage their supply chains.
productPick & place motions with intelligent software
Fully fledged robot functions for simple gantry systems and automatic stackers can be designed more easily with the new robotics module in the Lenze FAST application software.
productCustomisable add-ons
Manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, Handheld Group has launched new expansion pack features for its NAUTIZ X8, design to make the rugged PDA even more versatile for field workers.
productHands-free technology
Independent supplier to the UK fish and chip market, Henry Colbeck, has chosen Renovotec Voice Manager to fully automate its 12,000 units-per-day, previously all-paper picking process across warehouse operations. These total 70,000 square feet and are serviced by 27 Colbeck wagons as well as 3PL carriers.
