Ergonomic Solutions – the creator of SpacePole – has scheduled August 2018 to introduce OpenSpace DUO, a new concept in mPOS mounts designed to hold two devices simultaneously; one either side of the mount. The mounts can hold a mobile/portable card payment EPoS device on one side of the mount, and a smart device (iPod) or a smart phone such as Samsung or iPhone on the other.
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.
Panasonic introduces the first in a range of integrated Mobile Point of Sale solutions for its rugged tablets and handheld devices
May 02, 2018
Panasonic has announced an integrated mobile point-of-sale solution for its Toughpad FZ-G1 rugged tablet at the Retail Business Technology Expo at Olympia in London, UK.
Payments as a value creator in the B2B supply chain
May 02, 2018
Today's digital payments tech is delivering far more than process and cost efficiency in the B2B supply chain, says Patrick Bermingham, CEO, Adflex – it's also creating new value by changing how buyers and suppliers find and do business with each other.
Five reasons why retail professionals lie to secure a job
May 02, 2018
Some 90% of retail professionals have got away with lying on their CV, despite 90.9% knowing that it's wrong to do so. That's according to the latest research from the UK independent job board, CV-Library.
Complex supply chains entail risks for companies
May 02, 2018
In view of increasingly serious business interruption claims at large industrial companies, industrial insurer HDI Global SE (HDI) is now providing valuable advice on combatting such risks in a Risk Engineering Guideline.
Breakbulk Europe poised for record-breaking success
May 02, 2018
Breakbulk Europe, the world's largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry, will be held 29-31 May in Bremen, Germany, for the first time in its 12-year history. All indications point to a record-breaking success for this year's event. Registration is on track to break 10,000 participants, representing 100+ countries.
Coming soon: DENSOs smart and ergonomic Handhelds
May 02, 2018
DENSO, part of the Toyota Group and inventor of the QR Code, launches the new BHT-1700 and BHT-1800 this month – both redefine size and ergonomics.
£4.8 billion worth of British products hang in the balance following Brexit
May 02, 2018
With the Brexit transition completing at the end of 2020, the UK will need to negotiate new terms for €5.5 billion (£4.8 billion) worth of food and drink products with the EU and third countries, according to insights from Informa's Agribusiness Intelligence.
Maxoptra launches next generation retail customer service, delivery management & route planning software
May 02, 2018
Maxoptra has released a new version of its cloud-based software that provides an all-in-one solution for customer service, delivery management and route planning for retail delivery operations.
Right to repair means manufacturers must focus on after-sales service
May 02, 2018
By Gill Devine, VP Sales EMEA, Syncron.
The Right to Repair movement is gathering pace on both sides of the Atlantic, with manufacturers across industries reluctantly relinquishing control of the maintenance and repair of their products. Many manufacturers deploy a system where a restricted number of companies or dealers are authorised to fix equipment.
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.
