Zetes were engaged by Argos to implement a Voice-directed put-away solution within all the retailers' stores in the UK, to enhance operational efficiency in the back of store area. This is the first time any retailer, either in the UK or mainland Europe, has used Voice in-store as a quick and easy way to speed up put-away processes and operate a more flexible, customer driven stock room.
Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain articles
Manufacturing and Supply Chain IT articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology within supply chain applications. All topics are covered in these articles which include ERP/MRP, Manufacturing Software, Advanced Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management Software, Automatic Identification/Datacapture, Voice-Directed Warehousing, Printing & Labelling, Transport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.
New Oliver Wight Demand Management White Paper
Oct 24, 2013
Business improvement specialist Oliver Wight has released a new white paper on managing demand. Authored by Oliver Wight Partner, Debbie Heaton, the white paper explains why organisations need sales and marketing to take ownership of the demand management process if they are to keep up with the competition.
British SME economic confidence hits new high
Oct 24, 2013
The Western Union Company, the global payment services solutions provider, has announced the latest findings from the Western Union Business Solutions International Trade Monitor (ITM), the quarterly economic confidence survey of over 600 UK small and medium-sized businesses engaged in international trade.
New Microsoft Dynamics CRM release adds social capabilities to enable enhanced customer experiences
Oct 24, 2013
Microsoft Corp. has announced the worldwide release and general availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013. Microsoft also announced the availability at the end of the month of a new set of industry- focused business process templates as part of the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM release, delivering customers step-by-step process guidelines designed to improve performance in specific industries.
Swisslog secures major order from global personal care products company SCA in the Netherlands
Oct 24, 2013
Swisslog has signed an agreement with SCA to design and realise an automated finished goods warehouse at an existing production facility in Hoogezand, The Netherlands. Swisslog will act as general contractor for this order.
Introducing the Social Supply Chain
Oct 24, 2013
By Bill Harrison, President, Demand Solutions.
There are now more things connected to the internet than people connected to the internet. In fact, according to a very engaging infographic provided by Cisco, there are more things connected to the internet than there are people on the earth. It has been this way since 2008.
BCP shopping app wins top Progress award
Oct 24, 2013
BCP is delighted to announce that it has won one of the top prizes in Progress Software Corporation's mobile app competition, the results of which were revealed at the Progress Exchange Conference earlier this month in Boston, MA. USA.
ICS Distribution chooses MACS Software for radio frequency WMS
Oct 24, 2013
MACS Software, one of the UK's leading suppliers of warehouse management software, has recently received an order from Midlands-based ICS Distribution Ltd for MACSwms to enhance its existing warehouse management operations.
Personal Printing 3.0: lower printing costs with no adverse effects
Oct 24, 2013
Cortado, maker of the virtual printing solution ThinPrint, has released a new version of its pull printing solution, Personal Printing.
Retailers should get to know the people in their store - Box Technologies and Argus join forces to make biometrics in retail a reality
Oct 24, 2013
When it comes to knowing exactly who is in their store at a given time, it is likely most retailers have no idea. Argus Global (Argus), an innovator in the biometrics space and retail technology specialist, Box Technologies (Box), are hoping to reverse that trend, and have joined forces to launch facial recognition solutions for the retail sector.
Logistics Information Technology News (LogisticsIT.com)
Logistics information technology (LIT) is the use of information technology (IT) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics operations. LIT encompasses a wide range of technologies, including:
- Barcoding and electronic data interchange (EDI): These technologies are used to automate the exchange of data between different parts of the supply chain.
- Warehouse management systems (WMS): These systems are used to track inventory levels, manage orders, and optimize the flow of goods in and out of warehouses.
- Transportation management systems (TMS): These systems are used to plan and track shipments, manage carriers, and optimize routes.
- Fleet management systems (FMS): These systems are used to track and monitor vehicles, manage fuel consumption, and improve driver safety.
- Geospatial technologies: These technologies are used to track the location of goods in real time and optimize delivery routes.
- Artificial intelligence (AI): AI is being used in logistics to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and optimize operations.
LIT can help logistics organizations to improve their performance in a number of ways, including:
- Increased efficiency: LIT can help to automate tasks, streamline processes, and improve communication between different parts of the supply chain. This can lead to significant reductions in costs and improved efficiency.
- Improved visibility: LIT can help to track the location of goods in real time and provide visibility into the entire supply chain. This can help to identify and resolve problems more quickly and improve customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced decision-making: LIT can help to provide decision-makers with real-time data and insights. This can help them to make better decisions about things like inventory levels, shipping routes, and pricing.
