Yantra Corporation, the synchronised fulfilment management software solutions specialist, has supplied Royal Mail with its Yantra 5x software applications to improve the operating efficiency of its internal distribution operations. Royal Mail is impleme
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New research carried out by e.centre, the supply chain efficiency association, shows that despite the hype, 85% of UK companies have no plans to introduce radio frequency identification (RFID) technology within their organisations.
As a volume distributor, Premier Farnell has to be highly customer-responsive: it combines traditional distribution skills with technologically advanced, proactive marketing techniques.
Supply chain execution (SCE) software supplier AquiTec and Belgravium, which makes rugged mobile communications devices, have joined forces to offer retail and wholesale customers a complete radio frequency (RF) communications solution.
The RTITB has introduced a new system of licensing for forklift truck operators and other mechanical handling equipment drivers. Called the National Operator Registration Scheme (NORS), the new scheme is designed to cover a multitude of areas including:
Independent mobile communication and data collection house Commitment has launched a Bluetooth cordless barcode scanner which enables operators to reach barcode labels on bulky items or high shelves without worrying about bothersome cables.
Toyota Industrial Equipment (TIE) has become one of the first manufacturers to offer a battery transfer facility on its full range of electric trucks.
Many manufacturers and distributors have, historically, treated fulfilment as quite separate and distinct from their traditional and more established logistics processes.
Intermec Technologies has launched the 730 Color Pocket Mobile Computer featuring advanced linear technology for faster, more reliable barcode scanning. The compact pocket computer is also equipped with built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity.
Two electric Bendi forklifts leased from Translift have helped improve product flows for Norfolk-based confectioner Kinnerton so much that truck payback is estimated at just over two years, says Kinnerton’s resources manager, Micheal Anderson.
