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 …
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‘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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Saxilby-based software provider OrderWise has another reason to celebrate after scooping two awards at the 2018 Lincolnshire Media Business Awards on Tuesday 16th October. It was a triumphant evening for OrderWise which took home the Innovation award, sponsored by the Innovation Programme for Greater Lincolnshire, as well as the biggest …
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