articleResearch finds RFID market exceeds $10bn milestone in 2015
RFID is thriving, reaching total sales of $10.1bn in 2015 with a large scope ahead for continued roll-out in many established markets and growth in new markets.
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productRFID readiness advisory service
Software application and engineering company Red Ledge is launching an advisory service to help manufacturing, logistics and retail companies who have yet to use RFID decide whether it is a viable technology for them, now or in the future.
productDemand for voice technology expected to rise
The majority of IT and operations professionals surveyed anticipate transitioning to voice solutions within the next five years.
articleStep it up
A fast growing and innovative pure play retailer upped the IT ante to allow it to offer third party eCommerce fulfilment services.
productDoctor in the warehouse
Rugged systems, services and infrastructure provider for logistics, distribution and retail companies, Renovotec, is launching Warehouse Doctor, a free healthcheck service that assesses warehouse technology systems and infrastructure, operations and processes before making recommendations for improvement.
articleImprove processes with the printer on the forklift
Datamax O’Neill by Honeywell says printers turn industrial trucks into mobile workplaces and enable a faster and more exact completion of tasks. What factors should you consider when implementing this approach?
articleComfy Quilts IT investment boosts stock visibility
Pillow and duvet manufacturer, Comfy Quilts is implementing the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to provide inventory visibility and control across its retail and wholesale warehousing operations, including a new 110,000 sq ft facility at Stakehill Industrial Estate in Manchester.
productAutomated reporting
When North American healthcare services company, McKesson, required a system to ensure that products are stored within product specifications, it sought a monitoring system that could supply gap-free reports, real-time data on conditions, and reliable alarming.
productDeliveries up 25% and costs down £100k
Agricultural chemicals supplier Evans Vanodine implemented Indigo’s WMS software at its Lancashire warehouse to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
productMeeting pharma challenges
With the pharmaceutical industry facing enormous changes, Swisslog’s Michiel Veenman identifies ways in which the industry can overcome the challenges of the future.
newsJohn Lewis deploys Voiteq’s VoiceMan across DCs
Retailer extends voice technology to loading and marshalling area with improved shipping accuracy to stores the key driver. Voice is more typically used to assist picking in the warehouse.
articleCoca-Cola speeds up loading process with scanning system
In order to gear the loading process to the accelerated warehouse processes, Zetes designed a new scanning system on Coca-Cola’s forklifts in Dongen, the Netherlands.
productMarshalling gets voice
John Lewis has extended its use of voice to its distribution centre loading and marshalling areas, with the implementation of Voiteq’s VoiceMan Screen-to-Voice solution.
articleSnapfulfil ready for 70% Peak uplift
SaaS WMS provider Snapfulfil is expecting to handle a 70% uplift in transactions on its system in the run up to Christmas.
productView our super annual Guide – solve your handling and storage problems
You can see the digital edition for our annual HSD Guide online NOW. A great overview of industry bodies and exhaustive supplier listings.
productDiscount & extended warranty
Rugged hardware provider Renovotec is offering a 25% discount on orders of five units or more of Honeywell’s new, productivity-enhancing PC42t Economy Desktop Printer, which is also being sold with a free warranty upgrade on all orders, extending cover from the standard 1 to 3 years.
productScan on demand
Warehousing and logistics specialist, InBond has launched a hi-tech service to enhance support for blue-chip clients, taking its investment in the last 12 months to £150,000.
articleManufacturer implements door-to-door voice solution
Horseware Ireland uses voice technology from BEC and Honeywell to control picking, packing, replenishment and despatch.
productScanner for mobile payments
he way we pay for goods is changing and, according to Honeywell, in the near future, mobile phones will replace both credit cards and loyalty cards. With the launch of mobile payment offerings like Apple Pay and Google Wallet, the consumer can not only pay for goods with a simple tap, but at the same time receive earn loyalty points, discounts and promotions directly to their device.
productWMS has e-fulfillment revamp
HighJump has expanded the e-Fulfillment functionality of its WMS – AccellosOne.
