RFID and IT

TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, is backing a push by transport authorities to highlight drivers’ and companies’ responsibilities around commercial vehicle load security this month. National Highways, the DVSA and the Office of Traffic Commissioners are aiming to raise awareness about load security throughout October, alongside a campaign by …

Saving trade customers on average 20% on their building materials, Materials Market is the new kid on the block for low prices and speedy delivery thanks to their innovative network approach, which has attracted attention from London VC firm, Fuel Ventures. Tradespeople looking for low prices and quick delivery times …

If you are part of an industry that requires work to be completed in warehouses, such as manufacturing, wholesale, and customs, for example, you will be aware of the current labour and staffing crisis. This has been brought on by several factors and is being received by industry professionals in …

Powered access company Quick Reach has reduced its environmental impact, improved operational efficiency and has achieved a significant growth in income using the latest field service management software from BigChange. Since implementing the complete Job Management Platform, Quick Reach has transitioned to become virtually paperless, contributing to a reduction in …

Make UK has collaborated with Malvern-based technology start-up FloWide, on an innovative new tracking system for the CNC area of its Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham. The system provides a ‘GPS-like’ indoor tracking solution for the manufacturing shop floor. It is composed of electronic tags and anchors on the hardware, …

A simple-to-use track-and-trace system that collects measurements and images of incoming stock or packaged goods and turns them into valuable Master Data is being launched in the UK by sensor manufacturer SICK with a free trial offer. The SICK Master Data Analyzer is already deployed at hundreds of retail logistics …

Company inventory includes a growing range of Wi-Fi 6-ready hardware, in stock “Our strategy of maintaining healthy inventory levels stands us in good stead as it allows us to meet customer sales and rental needs with greater speed and certainty” says Renovotec CEO Richard Gilliard Rugged hardware market leader Renovotec …

SMEs in high-tech manufacturing face all the usual supply chain challenges, plus some that are particular to the sector. Affordable, cloud-based, user-friendly MRP/ERP systems can provide the capability they need, writes Sara Duff, UK Business Development Manager at MRPeasy.com. The general public often thinks of ‘high-tech’ in terms of Silicon …

The introduction of Utordo middleware has allowed Stephen Sanderson Transport to link its Microlistics WMS with its ecommerce clients’ web-stores and other online marketplaces quickly, simply and highly cost-effectively Changing channels Established in 1973, Stephen Sanderson Transport is a family-owned third party logistics (3PL) services provider that delivers a range …

The justification for buying computer software for your business generally comes down to one or two factors. In previous years, though less so now, it was brought in to innovate and provide new ways of working in your business, to deliver new product functionality or enhancements to service. It was …