articleRetailers need not abandon legacy systems to cope with the move to Omnichannel. Instead they can mix process driven solutions to boost efficiency, says Sébastien Sliski, general manager of Supply Chain Solutions, Zetes.
articleAutomated intralogistics specialist Swisslog has completed installations for two leading healthcare firms, and is partnering long term with many of the sector’s biggest companies.
productsimplehuman had previously outsourced its UK-based warehousing and fulfilment operations to a third-party provider, however, it found them unable to meet its requirements for speed and flexibility. As a result, simplehuman took the decision to invest in a new, purpose-built 103,000 sq ft warehouse in Thrapston, Northants and to manage the operation itself.
productVoiteq, global providers of voice-directed work solutions, has improved operational performance at Queenswood Natural Foods with voice-enabling the company’s order picking process at its distribution centre in Bridgwater, Somerset and Sherborne, Dorset.
productCentriq Group, parent company of Voiteq and Cirrus Logistics, has announced another strong year, with a 10 per cent increase in revenues, headcount up by 12 per cent and continued innovation with the launch of new and enhanced products to the market in 2016.
productThe theme for the Warehouse Technology Group event is how investment in business-improving warehouse technology and equipment can help you meet the challenges presented by the current business climate and the growth of e-tailing.
productFor the fifth consecutive time, Synergy Logistics has been placed on the Gartner Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Warehouse Management Systems for its Snapfulfil solution. Snapfulfil is one of only 13 WMS solutions to be selected for the 2017 WMS MQ.
articleFollowing successful implementation of the first system that completely automated the handling of its fruit and vegetable range, Migros Zürich has taken delivery of a second FAST Picking solution from KNAPP to automate the fulfilment of orders for dairy products and other fresh items.
articleManhattan Associates outlines some cutting edge tech it predicts could take hold in the near future, as retailers bid to close the gap between fulfilment reality and consumer’s wishes.
articleWe don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
productFollowing the success of its short-term rental campaigns Renovotec, the rugged hardware, software and services provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail companies is launching a long-term rugged hardware rental scheme.
articleVisionDirect has deployed Snapfulfil WMS with a key criteria the ability to validate against multiple barcode options for identical SKUs. Of 12 WMS options considered, only three could deliver this.
productPicking errors create unnecessary cost: lost or returned goods, stock differences, credit notes, phone calls, emails back and forth.
productAfter consolidating bulk goods from five of its regional sites into one national distribution centre, Waitrose uses voice-directed working to set best-practice across the business.
articleEfficient manufacturing relies on managing the supply of components and sub-assemblies to support production schedules, making effective stock control key, explains Alex Mills, sales & marketing director, ProSKU.
productThe Linx SL1 laser coder has provided the ideal solution for the application of permanent codes onto paper cups, as part of the upgrading of product traceability at global food and drink packaging specialist Huhtamaki’s New Zealand operation.
articleConfectionery supplier sees cascade of benefits after switch from paper-based warehouse organisation to WMS.
productThe newly launched Preventenance service will enable enterprises to be more proactive in their device maintenance and minimise downtime by preempting failures in their supply chain. It is geared towards firms in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, utilities and transport & logistics.
articleOver 5,000 tech-savvy visitors from across the globe came together at the NEC for the co-located InternetRetailing Expo (IRX) and eDelivery Expo (EDX) this year. Game-changing news, developments and innovations – including more than 25 large-scale product launches – were presented at this year’s Expos by more than 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
productFollowing the success of its short-term IT hardware rental campaigns Renovotec is launching a long-term rugged hardware rental scheme designed to provide a lower-cost, lower-risk alternative to capital purchase.
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