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, …
Read More »AM Environmental cleans up with Kinesis Vehicle Tracking
Oil remediation specialist AM Environmental is using Kinesis telematics to live track its emergency response units. Offering a 24/7, 365 service, AM Environmental instantly responds to pollution incidents and spillages across Ireland from operating bases around the country. With Kinesis advanced vehicle tracking managers can record driver hours and mileage …
Read More »Domino provides PG&WIP with total control from product to pallet
PG&WIP has been able to eliminate human error from its product coding process by working with Domino’s all-inclusive technologies. The Swedish fixtures and fittings manufacturer marks more than 20 million aluminium, plastic and paper items annually for a major Swedish furniture company. To meet the track and trace requirements of …
Read More »PODFather delivers innovative Track and Trace contract for Tarmac
Tarmac, the UK’s leading building materials and construction solutions business is now working with Edinburgh-based PODFather to deploy a logistics planning and live customer delivery tracking solution across its 1,800-strong vehicle fleet and that of its extensive subcontractor network. The fleet, which operates from more than 400 UK sites, now …
Read More »Saving the planet is a supply chain issue by Steve Millward, General Manager at Bakers Basco
Steve Millward, General Manager at Bakers Basco looks at how reusable packaging is integral to reducing waste in the food chain. Cauliflower steaks have been all over the news recently. Basically, they consist of two slices of cauliflower in a plastic tray, with a plastic pouch of sauce, all protected …
Read More »HERE expands partnership with SAP to offer location-enhanced business applications
HERE Technologies has announced that, following its agreement with SAP, developers working with SAP® software will be able to leverage innovative location and tracking technology from HERE Technologies. HERE Tracking plans to integrate real-time tracking services into the SAP Global Track and Trace solution, providing developers with the ability to …
Read More »Jesper Bennike appointed CEO of GateHouse Logistics
Tracking, monitoring and satellite communications software provider GateHouse Holding A/S has announced the appointment of Jesper Bennike as CEO of its wholly-owned subsidiary GateHouse Logistics A/S. Bennike takes up his position with immediate effect. Bennike has a background in the semiconductor markets, handling enterprise-level customers and growing accounts into multi-million …
Read More »SITL Europe 2016 promises a content-rich programme serving transport, freight forwarding and the logistics chain
The only exhibition in France and internationally to cover all the links in transport, freight forwarding and the logistics chain is SITL Europe 2016, taking place on 22-25 March in Hall 6 of the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte. It is a hub for discussion and discovery on the …
Read More »NetDespatch takes the footwork out of ShoeStation Direct’s order despatch
Footwear retailer ShoeStation Direct is saving up to 20 hours every week since implementing an automated despatch solution from NetDespatch, which provides seamlessly integrated despatch, labelling and tracking for all its ecommerce activities. Daventry-based ShoeStation Direct ships orders of footwear and accessories via Royal Mail throughout the UK and overseas. …
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