productSupporting growth
Six years of growth on from implementing the the MACS warehouse management system (MACSwms), operations at Chiltern Cold Storage continue to be supported by MACS.
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articleProductivity doubled
Clothing retailer Cassis has deployed the ZetesMedea voice solution in its logistics centre allowing 20,000 items to be picked daily.
productLow cost label applicator
New from Toshiba TEC is a low cost automatic label print and application system that combines high performance and cost effectiveness, the APLEX4.
productRoyal Mail invests in 76,000 Zebra TC75 handhelds
A supplier selection process led by BT picked out Zebra.
articleWMS streamlines fulfillment for archery specialist
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.
productVoice user group
Global provider of Voice-Directed Work, Voiteq has hosted its largest international Voice User Group to-date.
productSick releases next generation distance sensing laser
Sick has launched the compact and versatile DT50-2 PRO, a next-generation laser sensor that is said to combine high-performance distance sensing with excellent-resolution object profile detection over distances up to 30 metres.
productDenby Pottery boosts picking with specialist software
The tableware brand’s warehouse has created significant productivity improvements with the deployment of Pick Modeller software from Sigma Efficiency.
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.
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.
