By Alex Mills, Sales and Marketing Director at ProSKU.
When it comes to receiving goods and looking for somewhere to put them, a modern warehouse management system (WMS) can surpass the knowledge of even the most competent warehouse operative. It can do this because it holds a map of the storage locations in a warehouse and records what is stored in them in real time.
Critical Issues Manufacturing/Supply Chain
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy, legislation, technology, best practice and some of the most challenging business topics in the world of manufacturing and supply chain information technology. The articles in this section have been contributed by leading vendors, industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations and consultancies.
This collection of articles cover a variety of topics relating to the manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, transportation and distribution marketplace across Europe. They look at market trends, improvements in technology and some thought provoking comment on all aspects of optimising and improving efficiencies throughout the supply chain from raw material to finished product.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy, climate change, recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Auto Putaway or Manual? You can’t beat the WMS
Jul 30, 2019 Comments (0)
Two’s a party – why collaboration can help you to avoid privacy pitfalls
Jul 23, 2019 Comments (0)
By Tim Abraham, Director, Second-Party Data, International at LiveRamp.
More than a year after coming into effect, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has transformed the data landscape and its effects look set to extend into the future, as nations worldwide adopt similar laws.
Over a third of supply chain professionals do no monitor for modern slavery convictions
Jul 23, 2019 Comments (0)
Over a third (38%) of senior UK supply chain professionals say they do not have processes in place to check if a supplier has been convicted of modern slavery infringements, according to research from national law firm Weightmans.
TIMOCOM: Economic slowdown affects transport/European countries with strong export economies hit hard
Jul 23, 2019 Comments (0)
Germany, France and the Benelux states are feeling the affects of the global economic slowdown. These are the current numbers on the TIMOCOM transport barometer which the IT company uses every quarter to document the development of transport offers and requests on Europe’s largest freight exchange.
New report from Global Fleet Champions helps fleet managers identify and address driver fatigue
Jul 23, 2019 Comments (0)
Driving while tired is a high-risk activity and fatigue is a factor in a large number of road crashes [1]. Organisations looking to reduce the risks associated with driver fatigue will benefit from new guidance published by the Global Fleet Champions (GFC) campaign.
UK Automotive productivity up 208% since 1999, as industry highlights 20 years of sustainability gains
Jul 17, 2019 Comments (0)
The progress of UK Automotive in sustainable development is revealed by new data published the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The value of IT/OT convergence
Jul 16, 2019 Comments (0)
Today, we can freely communicate instantaneously with people on the other side of the world from wherever we are, whether it’s the office, a bar or walking between the two.
The five key steps to delivering a seamless digital retail experience
Jul 16, 2019 Comments (0)
By René Aerdts Chief Technologist – Global Consumer Goods, DXC Technology.
As a result of technically advanced e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, consumer expectation with regards to customised buying experiences and always-on services have skyrocketed.
How retail can evolve through IOT & industry 4.0
Jul 16, 2019 Comments (0)
By Mike Jeffs, Chief Commercial Officer, Hark.
Organisations have a significant opportunity to leverage new technology to save on the bottom line. Whether its increasing efficiency, reducing waste or maximising yield. Technology facilitates that by simplifying the route to intelligent assets, or as I would describe to my relatives – giving machines and buildings a heartbeat.
New LastPass study finds 92 per cent of businesses experience identity challenges
Jul 10, 2019 Comments (0)
LastPass by LogMeIn has announced the results of a new study conducted by Vanson Bourne to offer businesses insights into the state of identity and access management (IAM) and actionable steps to improve their IAM program.
