The push towards real-time data gathering, facilitated by radio frequency communication, coupled with plunging prices for many devices have combined to give fresh impetus to the technology merry-go-round. Hold on tight.
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A new distribution centre is helping shoe retailer Brantano achieve consistently impressive growth. An investment in automated processes is paving the way to the opening of 20 retailing outlets a year.
Logistics is about doing simple things well, says the IT and logistics director of Nisa-Today’s
Samsung’s factory at Middlesbrough, which produces computer screens, features the latest production methods so that it can react instantly to one of the world’s fastest changing markets – each of the seven lines at the plant can produce, test and package
Led by the new vertical retailers, there is now more demand for services such as price ticketing, reduced packaging, security tagging and packing by store. But are retailers pegging their hopes too firmly on electronics?
Faced with an array of legacy systems across more than 200 companies worldwide – and driven by a need to forge more efficient links with trading partners – consumer products giant, Unilever, has embarked on a technological journey into the world of privat
New ELA vice-president, Giulio Aguiari recently chaired the Eurolog 2003 conference. This is his personal report on the proceedings.
Perhaps the biggest revolution in transport management in recent years has been the emergence of vehicle telematics systems – from vehicle tracking and route finding to load monitoring and traffic information. But, their ability to meet the needs of pan-
The criteria by which purchasing managers select warehouse truck fleets are undergoing a radical change. Product is far from the main issue, service and maintenance is what counts, but survey evidence suggests manufacturers need to go that extra mile on s
With dubious EU recycling initiatives looming, returns handling is taking centre stage.
