articlePeak-Ryzex Europe MD talks to HSS
Peak-Ryzex Europe MD Damian Penney talks to HSS editor Simon Duddy about the company’s approach to helping you improve your warehouse IT operations.
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articlePutting the fancy into voice tech
Fancy dress costume retailer Smiffy’s opted for Voxware’s Cloud Voice Management Suite (VMS) to increase fulfilment efficiency, boost safety and train seasonal staff quicker.
productSupplier award for Voiteq
Voiteq, specialist in voice-directed work, has been awarded ‘Supplier of the Year 2014’ by food service supplier, Bidvest 3663.
productWearable device
Honeywell has launched two new innovative products designed to boost distribution centre operations – a versatile hands-free wearable solution engineered to drive efficiency, productivity and accuracy; and the Thor CV31 vehicle mount computer, combining the latest computing technology into a compact enclosure that minimises driver obstruction.
productProductivity gains
It is reported that Whole Foods Market has seen productivity gains of 25-35% after implementing the latest version of Voxware’s voice solution in its largest distribution center (DC).
articleOvercoming misgivings
Handling & Storage Solutions speaks to key IT vendors about the attractions (and the fears) surrounding using WMS and voice solutions to improve warehouse picking performance.
productHeadsets for Pick by Voice
Imtradex used this year’s LogiMAT to showcase its LogiTalk headset series that has been specifically designed to met that needs of pick-by-voice applications.
articleTips on getting fulfilment right
Voiteq MD Isabel McCabe offers advice to grocery retailers and fashion brands alike as online sales drive business changes.
productVoice goes lower
Technology services company Renovotec has developed a system reported to make voice technology affordable for companies with small and medium warehouse operations.
articleAnticipating a complex future
Vocollect explores what impact the rise of Omni-channel Retail will have on the warehouse and on 3PLs.
articleSurvey finds precise rather than fast delivery most valued
A survey carried out by logistics IT supplier Honeywell has found that 40% of shoppers are willing to pay for the ‘perfect delivery’, that is a delivery that happens when and where they choose.
productAiming for the perfect pallet
Voiteq and Kellogg’s scooped the Overall Winner gong at the SHD Logistics Awards.
productFood supplier switches to voice picking
Henry Colbeck has chosen Renovotec Voice Manager to fully automate its 12,000 units-per-day picking operation.
articlePicking plus
Work in the warehouse is increasingly multi-faceted, with employees being asked to multi-task. This versatility can be facilitated by voice technology, says Darrel Williams from Vocollect by Honeywell.
articleProductivity doubled
Clothing retailer Cassis has deployed the ZetesMedea voice solution in its logistics centre allowing 20,000 items to be picked daily.
productVoice user group
Global provider of Voice-Directed Work, Voiteq has hosted its largest international Voice User Group to-date.
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.
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.
articleQuality of data key
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore is using a voice-directed WMS to help with an extensive project to achieve end-to-end stock traceability.
productHands-free technology
Independent supplier to the UK fish and chip market, Henry Colbeck, has chosen Renovotec Voice Manager to fully automate its 12,000 units-per-day, previously all-paper picking process across warehouse operations. These total 70,000 square feet and are serviced by 27 Colbeck wagons as well as 3PL carriers.
