productMaximise omnichannel opportunities
For retailers to maximise omnichannel opportunities, the IT solutions have to be in place and they have to fit warehousing and logistics operations seamlessly.
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productBluetooth data logger
With the latest models in its TR-7wb series, T&D Corporation, the Japanese market leader for data loggers, has extended the original TR-7wf series with a Bluetooth feature to enhance connectivity between data loggers and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
productSwisslog supplies scalable AutoStore system for Texet
Texet has commissioned Swisslog to supply and implement an AutoStore solution in its warehouse in Aarschot, Belgium. The scalable system is controlled by Swisslog’s intelligent SynQ warehouse management software.
productIntelligent glove to boost warehouse picking
ProGlove launched the second generation of its intelligent glove – Mark 2 – at LogiMAT.
productVR for warehouse planning
Unitechnik’s Ingolf Mix explains the benefits of virtual reality when planning warehouse processes.
productAre you ready for the Tobacco Products Directive?
By May 2019, every business involved in the tobacco supply chain needs to transform the way they track and report on products.
productReducing waste in outer case labelling
In self-adhesive labelling, the standard medium is a die cut label held on a siliconated liner, otherwise referred to as backing paper. There are no real viable options for recycling the backing paper.
productWMS supports range of picking styles
As the latest stage of its 12-country, 23-site ‘TouchWMS’ system rollout for global chain and gear manufacturer Renold plc, international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is installing its multi-lingual warehouse management system in Renold’s new 39,600 square metre, 300-employee China manufacturing plant.
productFood firm selects Swisslog for new automated distribution centre
The leading Norwegian retailer Coop Norway has selected Swisslog as partner for an extensive development of its distribution centre in Langhus, south of Oslo, Norway.
productWMS improves visibility for beauty products supplier
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
articleIndustry 4.0 for small warehouses
By now, most people have heard of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 for warehousing and distribution. It is now clear why companies should embrace this fourth industrial revolution. Until now, it seemed these products were only applicable for larger businesses. However, many of the benefits of I4.0 extend to small operations too.
productWMS assists with Peak
Maskworld, an eCommerce vendor for costumes and disguises, has deployed the Descartes pixi* WMS to keep pace with peak season spikes in shipping volumes.
productRenovotec acquires Spirit Data Capture
The supply chain technology company is Renovotec’s fourth acquisition since 2013, and the expanded company will have a turnover of £25 million.
productNew sales manager for Synergy Logistics
Synergy Logistics – the company behind the award-winning SnapFulfil warehouse management system (WMS) – has appointed a new sales manager in the UK.
articleMajor 3PL launches IT tool to boost labour productivity
XPO Logistics has expanded its XPO Smart technology suite with proprietary analytics in a bid to to optimise fulfillment.
productBöwe Systec acquires majority stake in Red Ledge
Böwe Systec has taken a majority stake in UK software engineering and automation supply chain specialist Red Ledge, which has joined the Böwe Systec Group.
articleLast chance to tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Tell us about the Warehouse of the Future… and take the chance to win £100 in Amazon Vouchers.
productDiscounted rental scheme for new handhelds
Renovotec has launched a discounted rental scheme for Zebra’s new MC9300 handheld and TC8300 touch Android computers.
productFree guide
A free technical guide from coding and marking specialist Clearmark Solutions (ICE) helps to explain the importance and relevance of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in ensuring an efficient production line and the key role coding can play in its successful implementation.
articleTop notch seminars on show
John Munnelly, head of operations at John Lewis & Partners will present on Automation – a journey or a destination? at the next Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester on June 5.
