productA little bit country
Specialty fashion retailer completes roll-out of Manhattan Associates WMS.
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productSynergy opens new US HQ in Denver
Synergy, the company behind the award-winning Snapfulfil warehouse management system, announced the opening of its new US headquarters in Denver. This office will help support Snapfulfil’s growing customer base, both in the US and beyond.
newsPanasonic to complete Zetes acquisition in 300m euro deal
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic acquired 57.01% of Zetes and will launch a mandatory takeover bid for the remaining 42.99% of shares in the Belgian supply chain and mobility solutions company.
productZupplychain enhances offering with stock management system
Zupplychain, a web-based matching service for on-demand warehousing, has launched My Stock – a free-to-use management system which allows customers to manage stock across multiple locations.
articleTackling the impact of uncertainty
The 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.
productPartnership integrates freight and warehouse management
Red Ledge, manufacturer of warehouse management and control systems, is launching a “supply chain market first” solution that integrates its latest ‘Red Ledge Warehouse Management & Control’ system with SmartFreight’s multi carrier shipping system.
productAccess control for enhanced safety
Wieland Electric’s SLC series of safety light curtains has been designed to protect operators from dangerous areas or as access control against unauthorised trespassing.
productFood firm reduces picking errors
Confectionery supplier Lees turned to Indigo Software to help it eliminate previously prevalent stock picking errors, which has enabled it to grow its business over past few years, without the need to increase headcount correspondingly.
productSupporting growth
TouchPath is installing TouchWMS to support manufacturer Norcros Adhesives’ company growth.
productSame-day production and delivery of replacement parts
Manufacturing replacement parts and shipping them out to the customer the very same day could soon become the industry standard.
productNew thermocouple data loggers for cloud monitoring
Japanese market leader T&D Corporation presents a new line up for its successful TR-7wf/nw series data loggers.
articleAvery raises benchmark for weighing equipment uptime
Avery Weigh-Tronix has unveiled the Uptime Select range of service cover packages for weighing equipment, offering 99% operational uptime and all-inclusive service cover.
articleThey’re only useful if you have them
Lack of reliable, constant access to mission-critical assets can create enormous problems in any industrial or warehousing environment – from increased labour costs to decreased productivity. Julian Adams, MD at Apex Supply Chain Technologies, examines the issue and offers solutions.
articleFast fashion requires fast logistics
HSS editor Simon Duddy meets distribution centre manager Allan More at fast fashion retailer Quiz’s distribution centre in Bellshill near Glasgow, and hears how automated systems integrator Logistex helped it implement a leading edge approach to logistics.
articleWitron developing fresh food picking system
With OFP (Optimal Fresh Picking), Witron has applied for a patent that combines all applications of efficient fresh food logistics in one system.
productHandheld computer campaign
Renovotec, the UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail companies, is launching a campaign for the ultra-rugged Honeywell CK75 handheld computer.
productMiddleware launched
Renovotec is launching ‘Renovotec Warehouse Task Engine’ – smart, enabling middleware that is easily integrated with WMS and ERP systems to drive multiple warehouse workflows and devices, resulting in reported user productivity increases of over 25%.
articleAutomate processes to keep up with fast delivery
Descartes has launched the pixi* eCommerce WMS in the UK, which does not require a high level of mechanical automation in the warehouse to have an impact.
productExploiting Industry 4.0
So, what exactly is it all about? Can I go out and buy Industry 4.0? Is it a tightly written specification of what Industrial organisation is supposed to look like?
productVoice partnership unveiled
Leaders in voice-directed work within their markets, Voiteq, headquartered in the UK and Voice Interface Design (VoiceID), headquartered in Australia, have announced a partnership enabling both companies to offer multinational solutions and support to customers throughout Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
