EPOS specialist GS Systems is to host a complimentary webinar for the UK hospitality sector to show how EPOS can boost GP by at least 4%.
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology, Transportation & Distribution
Logistics and supply chain technology is a broad term that encompasses the use of technology to improve the efficiency, visibility, and sustainability of the supply chain. Supply chain technology is the use of digital tools and applications to improve the efficiency, visibility, and transparency of the supply chain. IT Reseller articles relating to the Logistics environment covering Logistics IT, Transportation, warehousing, supply chain solutions, warehouse management, transport and distribution.
Avery Dennison delivers new smart item-level markdown technology
Jan 16, 2013
At the NRF 102nd Annual Convention & EXPO, Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) introduced new smart markdown management solution including the Pathfinder 6140 Printer – the latest in its line of one-piece scan, print and apply price marking technologies.
Sato releases white paper on Application Enabled Printing (AEP) solutions for the retail and food industries
Jan 16, 2013
In the fast-moving retail and fast-food industries businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve processes and work more efficiently.
More than 1 in 4 workers unaware of phishing threat
Jan 10, 2013
Research from PhishMe has uncovered the scale of the phishing problem in UK businesses – with more than a quarter (27%) of office workers not knowing what phishing is, yet more than three quarters (78%) responding said that they had never fallen for a phishing attack.
Motorola Solutions enters bioptic scanner/scale market with imaging-based solution
Jan 10, 2013
Motorola Solutions, Inc., provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers, has announced the MP6000 multi-plane scanner/scale, an imaging-based bioptic solution that will help customers quickly checkout at retail stores.
Multi-touch kiosk panel PC gives self-service kiosk 'exceptional functionality and durability'
Jan 08, 2013
Nexcom's KPPC series of all-in-one kiosk panel PC is said to offer exceptional durability and functionality; making it perfect for use as a self-service interactive kiosk within industries such as hospitality, retail, gaming, transportation, medical and other markets.
Firmware upgrade for Sato RFID printers adds self serialisation functionality
Jan 08, 2013
Sato, supplier of systems for automatic identification and data capture, has released new firmware for its proven CL4 series of industrial printers for printing smart labels with passive RFID tags.
Noritsu QSS Green expands retailers' sales opportunities
Jan 08, 2013
The Noritsu QSS Green, a digital dry minilab which is due to be launched at PMA@CES this month, will be shipping in the UK from February and is said to raise the bar in terms of the combination of features, price and usability.
Ergonomic Solutions and Box Technologies sign distribution agreement as The Space Programme gathers momentum across Europe
Dec 20, 2012
Box Technologies, the UK provider of customer interface technology solutions, has announced it is the first distribution partner to sign up formally to Ergonomic Solution’s recently launched channel partner offering.
New miniaturised industrial barcode readers from Microscan
Dec 20, 2012
Microscan, the barcode, machine vision and lighting solutions provider, has introduced the new Xi series of miniature, lightweight barcode readers available with embedded Ethernet.
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Supply chain technology is the use of digital tools and applications to improve the efficiency, visibility, and transparency of the supply chain. These technologies can help businesses to track inventory, manage logistics, and collaborate with suppliers in real time.
Some of the most common supply chain technologies include:
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software: ERP software integrates all of a company's business functions, including accounting, manufacturing, and sales, into a single system. This can help to improve efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.
- Warehouse management systems (WMS): WMS software helps to track inventory levels, manage picking and packing, and optimize warehouse operations.
- Transportation management systems (TMS): TMS software helps to plan and track shipments, manage carrier relationships, and optimize freight costs.
- Cloud-based supply chain solutions: Cloud-based supply chain solutions provide businesses with a way to access and share data across the supply chain in real time. This can help to improve visibility and collaboration.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML): AI and ML are being used to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and predict future demand.
- The Internet of Things (IoT): IoT sensors can be used to track the location of goods, monitor equipment, and collect data on environmental conditions.
