The robotics segment in the material handling equipment market is expected to witness significant CAGR of over 8% to reach over USD 20 billion by 2024 owing to the demand for high-performance robotic systems across various industry verticals. Robots facilitate easy and fast pick & place of material thereby ensuring …
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China will be the fifth WMS in TouchPath’s 12-country, 23-site Renold roll out for the global chain and gear manufacturer Integrated ‘TouchWMS’ and ERP systems to manage all factory processes in Renold’s new 40,000 square metre, 300-employee China operation “There is a great deal of raw material movement in our …
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The shortage of high quality distribution centre space within the UK has been well documented. Years of under-development and the seemingly relentless growth of online shopping have helped to stoke demand for warehousing real-estate and with continuing Brexit uncertainty ramping up demand for storage units – particularly sites close to …
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RFID has sometimes been misunderstood but its benefits are very real says TouchPath international CEO David Myers (www.touchpath.com) The ability to deploy RFID* effectively should not be underestimated: in that sense it is not a forgiving technology. However when implemented well RFID can have a major impact on company performance. …
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‘TouchManufacturer’ increases productivity by up to 30% Enables leaner manufacturing Can be deployed faster, and at lower cost Suitable for both process and discrete manufacturing “This system captures more information for better manufacturing performance” says TouchPath International CEO David Myers International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath (www.touchpath.com) is launching ‘TouchManufacturer’, …
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As the logistics services industry becomes increasingly competitive it is inevitable that more companies operating in the sector will seek to grow through mergers and acquisitions. By merging with or buying a controlling stake in a rival, a logistics specialist will expect to benefit from economies of scale and synergies …
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Users report pick productivity increases of up to 50% ‘Control Centre’ tracks pick status in real time; assigns picks on-screen; measures pickers’ performance Users can scale Touch3PL software licenses in line with seasonal demand Interfaces to leading carriers and e-commerce platforms International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath (www.touchpath.com) is extending …
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Retailers risk incurring both brand image and bottom line profit damage if their logistics services partners fail to operate efficient stock rotation processes that minimise the amount of deteriorating or even obsolete stock that they hold. That is the warning from William Walker, sales director leading fulfilment specialist, Walker Logistics. …
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IMHX 2019 (NEC, Birmingham, 24-27 September 2019) will feature a trade pavilion dedicated to showcasing the range of services offered by third party logistics (3PL) companies. Hosted by the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) – the UK’s leading trade association for the third party logistics sector – the UKWA Pavilion …
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Staff at one of Ireland’s leading transport and logistics firms are in high spirits after marking the company’s 25th year in business. Transland Group, located in the Ballycoolin area of Dublin is a member of Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network and provides a diverse range …
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