Captur, a London headquartered start-up which has built an enterprise AI platform for real-time, rules-based image recognition, has secured £2.2m in its latest funding round, bringing its total fundraised to date to £3.5m. The Seed investment round was led by Sure Valley Ventures, with participation from existing investors MMC Ventures and Ascension Ventures.
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.
CloudPay achieves Star Performer and Major Contender status in Everest Group’s 2023 Multi-Country Payroll (MCP) PEAK Matrix Assessments
Oct 18, 2023
CloudPay, the global provider of employee pay solutions, has been recognised as a Star Performer in EMEA and a Major Contender in the Everest Group Global and Regional Multi-Country Payroll (MCP) Solutions PEAK Matrix Assessments for 2023.
UK retailers lagging behind US when It comes to consumer experiences
Oct 18, 2023
New research from Kin + Carta, the global digital transformation consultancy, has revealed that UK retailers are falling short when it comes to coherent experiences across their physical and digital footprints, potentially leading to loss of revenue. A stark contrast to retailers in the US.
Online grocery retailers hit by growing tide of fraud
Oct 17, 2023
Online grocery retailers are being hit by a triple whammy of fraud as the cost of living crisis bites, according to a new report from Ravelin. A key risk factor for most merchants in the sector is the rise of friendly fraud, which includes chargebacks, promotions and policy abuse by retailers’ own customers.
UK consumers suffer high rates of false declines and negative online shopping experiences, according to new Forter study
Oct 16, 2023
Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce, has released findings from its 2023 Consumer Trust Premium Report which surveyed 5,000 respondents from the U.S., U.K., Germany, Singapore, and China.
StayLinked SmartTE increases productivity with true session persistence for PD Ports
Oct 12, 2023
One of the UK’s major port groups, PD Ports, headquartered in Middlesbrough with operations in 12 locations across the country, was suffering from dropped sessions, the number one productivity killer in warehouse environments, at its remote Groveport site near Scunthorpe.
Retail Realm partners with BlueSnap
Oct 12, 2023
BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform of choice for leading B2B and B2C businesses, has partnered with Retail Realm, a multinational Microsoft ISV specialising in payments.
Late payment culture must be tackled by Small Business Commissioner - CIPS
Oct 10, 2023
The UK government has launched tougher measures to tackle late payments to small businesses as part of its upcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review.
Nisa retailers set to cash in with Jisp loyalty programme
Oct 10, 2023
Nisa is set to accelerate the roll out of the Jisp ‘Scan & Save’ loyalty service, to all Nisa retailers, delivering competitive discounts on key products, across all categories, for their shoppers.
Schneider Electric accelerates IT channel decarbonization with Zeigo Activate
Oct 09, 2023
Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate – a new subscription-based software as a service (SaaS) solution for Channel Partners, designed to help them accelerate climate action.
Partners can utilise Zeigo Activate to calculate, measure and analyze carbon emissions, then set accurate, achievable decarbonisation goals and build a tailored strategy to improve sustainability.
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.
