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New Aberdeen Group Report
February 02, 2012
In this first-ever survey, users confirm the benefits of voice in the warehouse, but there are some surprises.
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Shell and Ortec sign contract for technical consultancy services
February 02, 2012
Shell Global Solutions International B.V. and Ortec, the supplier in resource optimisation tools and consulting services, have signed a contract to work closely together on a worldwide scale.
Community Foods hit target with ERP integrated warehouse system from Balloon One
February 02, 2012
Community Foods Ltd. has improved stock recording accuracy by 15 per cent in just six months using Balloon One's wireless warehouse management system (WMS).
NoteMachine prospers with 24/7/365 service
February 02, 2012
Electronic box networks are doing to distribution what ATM's did to retail banking - increased service, reduced cost.
Apex Plant selects Tracker Telematics
February 02, 2012
The latest figures from NFU Mutual confirm that plant theft has reached an all time high, increasing pressure on businesses operating plant fleets.
Sainsbury's selects Kronos to optimise workforce management of more than 150,000 employees
February 02, 2012
Leading retailer Sainsbury's has selected a workforce management solution from Kronos Incorporated to control labour costs and improve workforce productivity.
Totally Logistics North proves a winner
February 01, 2012
Totally Logistics North, recently launched at Doncaster Racecourse on 28-29th September 2011, set out to redefine the logistics exhibition experience.
Dematic sets its sights on the future-oriented technology of Cloud Computing
February 01, 2012
Solutions provider Dematic is pledging its support for the Fraunhofer IML "Cloud Computing for Logistics" innovation cluster.
IT technologies and software take centre stage at Logistics Link South 2012
February 01, 2012
Visitors to Logistics Link South in February will be able to view the biggest range of logistics-focused IT technologies and software systems on display under one roof for several years.
Lindt & Sprüngli France make safe and improve its planning and its scheduling with n.SKEP of DynaSys and Preactor
February 01, 2012
DynaSys have signed a new contract with Lindt & Sprüngli France, manufacturer of chocolate products.
Sandpiper Corporation helps Chris Hayter stay ahead of its competitors with its new web booking system
February 01, 2012
Sandpiper Corporation Ltd has won a key contract to supply Chris Hayter (Transport) Ltd (CHT) with a mobile computing solution for its new customer web portal "Hubs System" to increase product traceability throughout its three main sites, maximise efficiency and improve customer service.
Broner Metals Solutions selected for Manufacturing Execution System for new Steckel Mill and Plate Mill complex at Gerdau Açominas
January 26, 2012
Broner Metals Solutions, provider of integrated MES, supply chain and scheduling solutions for metals, has been selected by Gerdau Açominas to implement a new MES Solution to manage their new Plate and Steckel Mill complex in Ouro Branco, Brazil.
Descartes acquires GeoMicro
January 26, 2012
Descartes Systems Group, the logistics technology provider, has acquired GeoMicro, Inc., a California-based provider of advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and commercial turn-by-turn navigation.
New Psion Omnii XT15 'enables organisations to save up to 30% in total cost of ownership'
January 26, 2012
Psion has announced the Omnii XT15, its next-generation rugged handheld device. With its toughness, reliability and extended battery run time, Psion comments that the Omnii XT15 represents a new landmark for rugged mobile devices.
Expaq deploys 2100 Honeywell mobile computers to increase productivity
January 26, 2012
Honeywell has announced that Exapaq, the European parcel delivery specialist, has deployed the Dolphin 99EX mobile computer to all 2100 drivers in its workforce to increase productivity and minimise downtime while on the road.
Communication is key for ByBox
January 26, 2012
"To effectively communicate, we must realise that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others".
Ted Baker rolls out Cegid retail management software to support expansion in US and Asia
January 25, 2012
Ted Baker, the fast-growing British designer brand, is rolling-out new point-of-sale and retail management software, Yourcegid Retail, to help support its expansion abroad.
 

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