productCognex enters mobile terminal market
Machine vision leader expands its addressable market by $500 million with smartphone-based mobile terminals powered by Cognex’s barcode reading technology.
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articleHelp track returns
You can use WMS to track returns and attach important attributes to each item, says Esther Dutton from MACS Software.
articleTackling out-of-stocks
Tesco is using an RFID solution from SML to reduce out-of-stocks and deliver new levels of customer service on its apparel brand F&F. HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the SML team to discuss the deployment of the technology and what it means for greater use of RFID in the retail supply chain.
productConsistently readable
Toshiba TEC has announced the introduction of two new devices that ensure barcodes have a consistent level of quality and readability.
productNext gen rugged laptop
Rugged computer designer and manufacturer Getac launched its next generation S400 series rugged laptop, the Getac S410 in response to increased customer demand.
productWMS firm invests in new HQ
Synergy Logistics – the company behind the multi-award winning Snapfulfil warehouse management system – is making a major investment in new headquarters, complete with a 30,000 sq ft warehouse.
productAccurate shipments
Plant exporter Floréac guaranteed accurate shipments, reduced customer complaints and more than halved its credit note value by deploying automated shipping verification on its plant trolleys based on Zetes’ Vision Technology.
productTry-before-you-buy deal on rugged scanners
Renovotec is offering unlimited part exchange on the new Zebra Technologies’ 3600 Ultra-Rugged series of scanners (typically £50 per scanner trade-in).
productRFID set to take off
Key industry players and smaller brands are implementing RFID tags to generate omnichannel growth.
productMaximise efficiencies
Linx Printing Technologies has launched the Linx 8900, a next generation CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer that is designed to provide the highest levels of ease of use and helps to maximise efficiencies during production, delivering valuable cost and time savings.
articleDon’t let add-ons become turn-offs
Minimising the risk of value-add comes down to a balancing act between efficiency and flexibility says Eric Carter, solutions architect at Indigo Software.
productMaking complexity simple: KNAPP solutions at CeMAT
At CeMAT, KNAPP will embrace the exhibition’s theme of Smart Supply Chain Solutions by demonstrating how its latest innovations can boost logistics flexibility and quality, while providing the greatest possible investment security for clients.
productValue WMS for high-end eCommerce on way
Synergy Logistics has secured funding from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, to develop the next generation of its Snapfulfil WMS.
productHigh speed and resolution
Mikrotron showcases its new family of high–resolution high–speed CoaXPress cameras at the Boston Vision Show 2016.
articleContinental gets real time breakdown info on AGVs
The Regensburg facility of tyre manufacturer Continental has organised its total supply chain system according to the Just in sequence (JIS) principle. Material required by manufacturing is automatically picked from one of the 6,200 locations in the 60m long and 30m high bay warehouse.
productGreene King appoints Indigo for WMS project
Greene King has appointed Indigo to deliver a WMS project in distribution centres to support business growth.
productRenovotec sees hardware-as-a-service opportunity in the US
Rugged hardware provider Renovotec is launching a US operation to meet accelerating market demand for rugged hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) following the rapid US expansion of SaaS, its software equivalent.
productExtended range
Linx Printing Technologies is extending its recently-launched Linx 8900 CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer with the introduction of two models which further enhance the range’s capabilities in the electronics, extrusion and cabling markets.
productCold store specialist invests in IT
Partner Logistics has deployed a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) at its cold store in Wisbech following a four month implementation project.
productTrack and trace
Real-time location systems are being specified in more and more factory and warehouse applications, and with good reason, according to Charlie Brackley, sales manager at Harland Simon.
