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Manufacturing sector performs best in Q2 Equifax Business Failures Report
Business information provider, Equifax, has released its Business Failures Report for Quarter Two 2010. A slowing down in the pace of businesses going under compared to earlier in the year and all of 2009 is clear to see in the new data.
How cloud is affecting business continuity solutions
July 28, 2010
Cloud Computing has had a drastic impact on businesses and the technology channel.
Jamma offers small fleets free three-month management software trial
July 27, 2010
A free three-month trial of fleet management software specially designed for businesses running smaller fleets has been launched by Jaama.
Isotrak expands Milton Keynes head office
July 27, 2010
Tracking solutions company Isotrak is continuing to implement 2010 growth plans by expanding its Milton Keynes premises by over 50% to make way for the company's growing development, professional services and operations teams.
Roberts Bakery delivers daily bread with Paragon technology
July 22, 2010
Roberts Bakery has implemented an advanced delivery routing solution from Paragon Software Systems.
3663 reduces logistics transport operations cost with the help of Microlise
July 21, 2010
Consistently seeking to improve service and optimise efficiency in order to maintain a competitive edge, 3663 set itself a target of a 5% cost saving across its logistics transport operations.
Pieminister delivers overnight with APC
July 21, 2010
Pie maker Pieminister is feeding the nation with next day 'Handled with Care' deliveries from APC Overnight.
P&O Ferrymasters selects Quintiq to optimise operations and support expanded service offering
July 14, 2010
Quintiq has announced that P&O Ferrymasters has chosen Quintiq software to handle all aspects of the company's planning.
Enterprise Software joins forces with Ortec to solve the transport planning puzzle
July 12, 2010
Enterprise Software and Ortec have joined forces to create a fully integrated Transport Management and Routing Solution.
Increased Integration from SEEBURGER drives efficiency for P&O Ferrymasters
June 20, 2010
Since implementing the SEEBURGER Business Integration Server (BIS) in 2004, P&O Ferrymasters (POFM) has steadily expanded its integration capabilities throughout the organisation.
Gatwick Group lifts customer services with instant Masternaut updates
June 14, 2010
Gatwick Group has implemented an advanced vehicle tracking and mobile computer system from Masternaut Three X.
Seminar 15th July -Developing a sustainable B2B integration strategy
June 14, 2010
Exclusive SEEBURGER seminar, in association with P&O Ferrymasters. Stephen Walters, IT Director of P&O Ferrymasters shares his knowledge on developing a successful B2B integration strategy.
Lacoste licensee Devanlay selects Manhattan Associates to optimise supply chain performance and enhance service levels
May 31, 2010
Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that Devanlay Group has selected multiple components from the Manhattan SCOPE® supply chain solutions suite.
Poznan Municipal Transport Company to improve efficiency and profitability with IFS Applications
May 31, 2010
IFS Poland and system integrator Sygnity S. A. have signed a contract with Poznan Municipal Transport Company Ltd for the implementation of IFS Applications.
Tesco signs international Transport Management System deal with Microlise
May 17, 2010
Following a trial in Slovakia,Tesco has awarded a contract to Microlise for it`s store delivery operations throughout Central Europe, Asia and the USA.
Wincanton uses Microlise Transport Management solution on Marks & Spencer home delivery contracts
May 10, 2010
Wincanton used Microlise’s Fleet & Distribution portfolio to help the company manage its delivery operations in order to more readily meet Marks & Spencer’s service level targets.
Business Dispatch launches ‘cloud computing’ solution for courier services
May 10, 2010
Many businesses rely on couriers to get their products, documents, letters or parcels to customers on time, and it can take just one mistake for them to switch to a competitor.
Jaama puts Ogilvie Fleet in pole position to deliver online vehicle quotes to SME fleets and drivers
May 03, 2010
Ogilvie Fleet rolls out cutting-edge online fleet manager and driver vehicle quotation and ordering system -developed by Jaama.
Capita deployment of Blackbay Service Connect improves TV Licensing service to BBC and delivers tangible ROI
May 04, 2010
Capita Business Services run the majority of the administration and collection of TV Licensing, including the field force of Enquiry Officers.

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Microlise helped New Look Retailers improve the efficiency of their deliveries and the safety of their drivers with Microlise Fleet & Distribution solutions
Woolworths use RFID to improve store deliveries
Microlise helped Woolworths to improve store delivery accuracy and reduce shrinkage through the use of RFID
Rugby Cement gains Visibility of deliveries with Microlise
Microlise have helped Rugby Cement operations personnel gain real-time visibility of their delivery of bulk cement and used RFID to ensure they are delivering the correct product to the correct location.
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SMEs in the manufacturing sector not addressing staff health issues, GE Capital research shows
New research from GE Capital highlights that the vast majority (87%) of businesses in the manufacturing sector do nothing to encourage staff to eat healthily or facilitate and support their exercise efforts.
The Manufacturing Institute warns UK manufacturing not to talk itself into an early grave
The past twenty years has seen the information technology and professional services industries as the “be all and end all” of great British business.
Special report – Software as a Service
Following on from our Cloud computing report in the March edition, Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with a number of leading industry spokespeople about Software as a Service; a software deployment model that is stimulating accelerating interest within the business-to-business software solutions space.
Cloud vendors still 'missing a big trick', research shows
Cloud computing vendors are missing a big trick when it comes to targeting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the results of a survey conducted by ICM.
Exports drive UK manufacturing improvement, but pricing pressures remain – CBI
Foreign demand for UK manufactured goods has strengthened further, with export order books above par for the first time in over two years, although overall demand is still lagging, the CBI has commented.


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