productEngineering robust WMS solutions
According to Peter McLane, MD of WMS specialist, Indigo, reliability, integrity, competence and caring lie at the heart of the company’s philosophy.
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articleGuide to Cloud Computing for WMS
How suitable is cloud computing for hosting WMS? Handling & Storage Solutions asks leading warehouse IT suppliers Snapfulfil, Logistex, Advanced Business Solutions and Chess Logistics Technology seeking answers to some key questions.
productSupport for growth
Manufacturer of confectionery, biscuit and meringue products, Lees of Scotland, has implemented a solution from Indigo Software’s RealTime suite of modules at its factory in Coatbridge.
newsOnline retailer renews IT contract with GT Nexus
The supply chain execution platform helps retailer Cost Plus World Market to orchestrate shipments and inventory flows across internal departments and external partners.
productStrategic alliance
Food and drink IT specialist CSB-System and factory automation solutions provider AutoCoding Systems have formed a strategic alliance.
productPaperless system
Food industry specific software from CSB-System is helping French fish wholesaler Jean Lebeaupin in the fast and efficient daily compilation and delivery of orders to restaurants, canteens and retailers within a 150km range of the company’s base in Nantes.
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.
productAwarding winning project
Leading automotive trade supplier Andrew Page introduced the Empirica warehouse management system from Chess when it opened a new national distribution centre (NDC) in 2012 to support business growth and new ways of working.
newsSnapfulfil SaaS WMS strengthens Board
SaaS warehouse management system provider Snapfulfil has added additional expertise to its Board.
articlePick wine faster than grapes with Snapfulfil
Club W makes 30 to 50 different wines available to online subscribers, who receive three or more bottles shipped directly to their doorstep each month.
articleSnapfulfil to demo ‘BI’ tool at IntraLogisteX
SaaS WMS specialist will leverage its partnership with renowned business intelligence firm Microstrategy at the event.
productIncreased accuracy & reliability
Specialised discount retailer, ‘This is it’, is the first to benefit from a new relationship between Futura Retail Systems and the Peoplevox warehouse management solution.
productSpeed & accuracy
According to OBS Logistics, Although radio frequency (RF) scanning is a relatively straightforward technology, in the right environment it can still deliver significant improvements
in the accuracy and speed of warehousing and logistics operations, which can really benefit the bottom line.
productProteus Software bought for up to £1.9m
Sanderson Group, an IT firm specialising in multi-channel retail and manufacturing, has bought Proteus Software for up to £1.9m.
productBin occupancy check
Vitronic offers a machine vision system for control and documentation of the occupancy of pallets, box pallets and of small parts totes of various sizes. The occupancy of the various loading units provides an important figure for optimising space utilisation and helps to ensure a transparent flow of goods.
productReduced movement times
Harland Simon will be attending ProMat 2015 in Chicago between 23-26 March to showcase its innovative warehouse and logistics asset tracking systems. The Vero suite of solutions improves accuracy, traceability and safety in warehouse operations and manufacturing processes to deliver enhanced efficiency and cost savings.
productSoftware key to smooth distribution
MACS Software, IBM and the London Business School have cooperated to improve drug distribution in Zambia.
articleAnticipating a complex future
Vocollect explores what impact the rise of Omni-channel Retail will have on the warehouse and on 3PLs.
articleTime saved by automating orders
3PL RIF Logistics streamlines its operations by automating order processing. RIF installed a WMS from Advanced Business Solutions.
articleHoneywell releases warehouse performance analysis tool
Honeywell has launched Operational Acuity, a portfolio of solutions that captures and analyses operational data from distribution centre and warehouse operations to identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase safety compliance.
