Retailers and brands who leave post-purchase updates to third-party fulfillment or courier companies could be missing out on valuable customer engagement opportunities, according to the latest research from Scurri, the next-generation delivery management platform.
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.
Creating a more transparent supply chain
Feb 26, 2024
Many industrial companies across the UK are exploring the benefits of digitalisation. A recent European digital health study from Zoho, for example, reported that 33 per cent of large UK businesses have a good digital health rating — meaning they have successfully digitalised. While implementing advanced technologies can streamline operations internally, businesses must also consider how processes outside of the business will be impacted.
9 ways machine vision is transforming retail
Feb 26, 2024
In recent years, more and more retailers are using real-time video analytics and facial recognition to improve security, customer experience, service level, and traffic analysis. According to Corsight AI, which provides Facial Intelligence technology to leading retail chains and malls around the world, these are some of the common uses:
89% of consumers say it is important to them that a small business has ethical values, survey reveals
Feb 22, 2024
As consumer awareness grows around the consequences of their buying choices, the focus has turned towards the ethical conduct of enterprises - with particular attention on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
Over two-thirds of IT security decision-makers report an increase in cybersecurity budgets for 2024
Feb 22, 2024
Infosecurity Europe 4-6 June 2024, the security event running at ExCeL London, has announced findings from research into the cybersecurity budgets of organisations, with 69% of surveyed IT decision-makers citing that they have seen, or will see, their cybersecurity budgets increase between 10-100% in 2024.
UK B2B payments volume to surpass 10 billion by 2028, as payment automation powers efficiencies
Feb 21, 2024
A new study from Juniper Research, has found that savings from the adoption of payment automation systems will allow reinvestment in revenue-generating activities; driving an 18% growth in UK B2B payments by 2028, from 8.7 billion in 2024.
RELEX Mobile Pro simplifies stock and fresh item replenishment process
Feb 21, 2024
RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail solutions, has introduced RELEX Mobile Pro, an advanced AI-driven in-store execution application for retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Cradlepoint launches the X10 5G router, aimed at service providers seeking to expand fixed wireless access market reach
Feb 19, 2024
Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, designed to equip service providers with an all-in-one fixed wireless access (FWA) service for small and medium-sized businesses, temporary sites, and remote workers.
Underwhelming in-store device experience tempers consumer excitement for AI in retail
Feb 15, 2024
New research from SOTI has found that while 95% of UK consumers have used in-store tech, only 23% believe in-store devices – such as kiosks, tablets, scanners and mobile computers – enhance their experience.
The findings come from SOTI’s latest report, Techspectations: Consumer Demand for Digital Transformation in Retail, which surveyed 11,000 global consumers, including 2,000 in the UK.
Retail is top for local gift card sales in 2023 with, 69% uplift in 2024 to date
Feb 15, 2024
Retail is top for local gift card redemptions in the UK in 2023 says Miconex. Primark, M&S, Boots, Next, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis and Aldi are within top national retailers. Around 50% of cards are spent with independent retailers and businesses.
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.
