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According to Access Group research, only a third of companies in manufacturing supply chains use either ERP systems or dedicated SCM solutions to manage their supply chains.
According to Access Group research, only a third of companies in manufacturing supply chains use either ERP systems or dedicated SCM solutions to manage their supply chains.
Harting is testing the ability of the company’s RFID systems to detect objects moving at high speeds.
The supply chain solutions provider has acquired UK-based IT firm Wesupply.
To support rapid growth, LoveCrafts has engaged the services of Clipper Logistics to manage its UK warehousing and fulfilment operation from a facility in the North West.
Snapfulfil is to launch a brand new edition of its best-in-breed warehouse management system, aimed specifically at growing eCommerce retailers.
Logistex have been tasked with installing a Warehouse Materials Handling Solution including their LWS Reflex warehouse management system for QUIZ’s warehouse operation based at Bellshill in Scotland.
Fast-growing SaaS warehouse management system provider, Snapfulfil has experienced one of the most successful sales periods in its 40 year history, securing new business that is expected to generate contract revenues of over £1.5 million.
Ethnic foods wholesaler Indus Foods of Birmingham has invested in a 10 user Accord Voice WMS from Business Computer Projects (BCP) for its 30,000 sq ft distribution centre.
NX Secure, national pallet distribution and warehousing, is to supplement growth with the implementation of Access Group’s warehouse management solution (WMS), Access Delta. The investment comes as the organisation looks to attract new clients with the appeal of automating warehouse processes.
Apotal.de, a leading online pharmacy in Germany, has chosen the KNAPP-Store automated storage and picking system to fulfil its customer orders.
RFID is thriving, reaching total sales of $10.1bn in 2015 with a large scope ahead for continued roll-out in many established markets and growth in new markets.
Software application and engineering company Red Ledge is launching an advisory service to help manufacturing, logistics and retail companies who have yet to use RFID decide whether it is a viable technology for them, now or in the future.
The majority of IT and operations professionals surveyed anticipate transitioning to voice solutions within the next five years.
A fast growing and innovative pure play retailer upped the IT ante to allow it to offer third party eCommerce fulfilment services.
Pillow and duvet manufacturer, Comfy Quilts is implementing the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to provide inventory visibility and control across its retail and wholesale warehousing operations, including a new 110,000 sq ft facility at Stakehill Industrial Estate in Manchester.
When North American healthcare services company, McKesson, required a system to ensure that products are stored within product specifications, it sought a monitoring system that could supply gap-free reports, real-time data on conditions, and reliable alarming.
Agricultural chemicals supplier Evans Vanodine implemented Indigo’s WMS software at its Lancashire warehouse to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
SaaS WMS provider Snapfulfil is expecting to handle a 70% uplift in transactions on its system in the run up to Christmas.
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Warehousing and logistics specialist, InBond has launched a hi-tech service to enhance support for blue-chip clients, taking its investment in the last 12 months to £150,000.