Distribution and fulfillment operations are under increasing pressure to perform – but labour availability is tighter than ever. How can businesses boost capacity and still deliver a fairer outcome for staff? By Dave Morris, Director at labour management software company, Vitesse. For a nation that for decades has worried about …
Read More »Five key trends in smart warehousing for 2021 and beyond
2020 was a year like no other. So what are the implications for warehousing and fulfilment in 2021? Tim Wright, Managing Director of Invar Systems looks to the future of the smart warehouse. Here are five key trends. 1. The ecommerce dilemma and micro-fulfilment centres Ecommerce has boomed during the …
Read More »Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. installs TouchPath manufacturing execution system to increase production capacity
‘TouchMES’ increases production speed and efficiency; enables leaner manufacturing at lower cost Texas-headquartered forklift manufacturer Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (‘MCFA’) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion, it was announced …
Read More »TouchPath’s international response to COVID-19 coronavirus
Temporary closure of TouchPath UK and US offices minimises risk for company support staff, now working from home on two continents Company strategy protects service levels for TouchPath customers and ensures business continuity “Our priorities are to protect our people, the company they work for and its customers in the …
Read More »Inventory management transformed
A new technology now enables continuous, zero-interruption inventory cycle counting says TouchPath (www.touchpath.com) quality and projects manager Roberta Knight, a former warehouse manager Supply chain manufacturing and logistics warehouse operators with an early-adopter mindset will soon be deploying a new technology that looks set to transform the all-important discipline of …
Read More »TouchPath launches ‘TouchCount’ inventory cycle count system: Real time accuracy with no production stoppages
Unique ‘TouchCount’ system maintains a current and accurate, 360 degree view of warehouse inventory Live-counts inventory with zero disruption to warehouse product flows – unlike most ERP system cycle counts Easy to use and customisable for company-specific working practices Records inventory count information from all types of data capture scanning …
Read More »Technology that is changing the warehousing industry
Every day, technology becomes more and more crucial in every aspect of how we do business. But perhaps one of the places where emerging technologies are the most prominent is in warehousing and logistics. Technologies such as robotics, drones, IoT and cloud software are being implemented into warehouses to allow …
Read More »TouchPath launches ‘Touch Facility Evacuation and Verification’ system
Uses Active RFID technology to track personnel entering, leaving and using any warehouse, logistics or manufacturing facility In an emergency RFID-badged employees, contractors and visitors can be identified anywhere on-site System can be integrated with time and attendance and asset tracking applications Maximises employee safety and security; reduces costly physical …
Read More »TouchPath launches new warehouse management system
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath (www.touchpath.com) is launching the latest version of its ‘TouchWMS’ warehouse management system, which includes a number of new features. The TouchWMS power-picking Control Centre, which delivers proven productivity increases of 50% is now supported by real time graphical KPI screens that display the progress …
Read More »Böwe Systec acquires majority stake in Red Ledge
Strengthens its position as a supplier of automated sorting solutions Red Ledge brings supply chain software expertise to the Böwe Systec Group Böwe Systec has taken a majority stake in UK software engineering and automation supply chain specialist Red Ledge, which has joined the Böwe Systec Group* the two companies …
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