3G wireless WAN mobile computers
06 July, 2009 byIntermec has introduced the CN50 and CN4 — advanced, rugged 3G Wireless WAN (WWAN) mobile computers for field mobility applications. The CN50 includes 3.75G WWAN HSUPA radio technology in a small, lightweight, ruggedised form factor.
UHF RFID tags
03 July, 2009 byUPM Raflatac optimised Dog Bone, Short Dipole and Frog RFID tags claim improved performance. The updated UHF EPC, Class 1 Gen2 products have been enhanced with Impinj’s Monza3 ICs. All three products offer 96-bit EPC memory, high read sensitivity and reliability across long read ranges, making them appropriate for a wide range of applications. Moreover, they function near challenging materials such as metals, liquids and on closely packed products.
Cost-to-service analysis
03 July, 2009 byCoreProcess has developed software which pinpoints all ‘downstream’ expenses, effectively measuring key indicators and identifying opportunities for manufacturers to streamline their distribution supply chain and reduce costs.
Management software
03 July, 2009 byGE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the latest version of its Proficy Change Management, version 5.9, featuring web-based client enhancements that provide users with ‘thin’ client capability for version control, audit trails and secure access for popular automation products.
Nestlé Nespresso implements warehouse management solution
24 June, 2009Nestlé Nespresso, leader in the portioned coffee market, has successfully implemented Manhattan's Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) for Open Systems at its distribution centre (DC) at Alfortville in France.
Safe, efficient routes for dangerous goods in Europe
17 June, 2009Choosing the best and most cost-efficient route for transporting goods is even more problematic when the goods are dangerous. A new system has been developed in Europe which could make these calculations easier.
International Food Chain Integrity and Traceability Project
04 December, 2008The International Food Chain Integrity and Traceability Project is project designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain system assurance.
Rail, road or waterway?
15 September, 2008A software package developed by researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics calculates different variants and transport configurations to find the optimum solution that fits the specified criterion: costs, time or, in a future version, least environmental burden. It even factors in the time and costs for transhipment.
Resource management and supply chain visibility
01 August, 2008Syscan International has developed a solution for the cold chain industry: iCE — a wireless RFID device that allows reliable data acquisition based on IEEE 802.15.4.
Talking bar code scanner
01 July, 2008Life just got a whole lot easier for Australia’s vision impaired with the release of a portable talking bar code scanner.
RFID developers kits
01 June, 2008Unique Micro Design has released the SkyeTek range of RFID developers kits.
Bar code reader with integrated connectivity
01 June, 2008The Leuze electronic bar code reader family has increased to include the BCL 500/i, a series featuring a range of more performance features.
Real-time ingredient traceability
01 June, 2008Lawson M3 Trace Engine 3.0 is designed to help companies in the food and beverage industries improve product quality and help prevent and manage potential food safety and quality risks.
What's happening to our freight industry?
12 March, 2008 by Keiran JonesHas anyone else noticed that 2008 is already shaping up to be a bad year for logistics in Australia?
Ceva wins prestigious UK accolades
29 November, 2007Ceva Logistics has won the Information Management Award at the UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) annual award ceremony in London, for its solution to capture and automatically analyse tachograph data.
