UK manufacturing recovery continues, but expansion in production and new orders slows further September 02, 2010 August PMI data signalled a further slowdown in the rate of expansion of the UK manufacturing sector.

Latest News RSS Feed QAD EAM implementation helps Wielton pull its global weight September 02, 2010 QAD Inc. has announced that Wielton has implemented QAD's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution to streamline and optimise its plant and equipment maintenance and repair management process. Dematic opens new TechCenter for innovation September 02, 2010 Dematic's new cutting-edge Customer and Technology Centre (TechCenter) is now open at its headquarters in Offenbach, Germany for customers to see and try out material flow solutions. Quartix telematics helps Suffolk council optimise refuse-truck routes September 02, 2010 Suffolk's St Edmundsbury Borough Council has created a joint committee with neighbouring Forest Heath District Council to work on route optimisation for its refuse and cleansing trucks. Vocollect introduces new light industrial Voice solution September 02, 2010 Vocollect, Inc. has launched its new light industrial wearable Voice solution that offers Voice-only, Voice-directed workflow capabilities for use in distribution centres (DCs) and warehouse operations. Maple Lake launches new QuickAllocation software for optimum retail allocation practices September 02, 2010 While intuition, experience and data analysis are key drivers for a retail merchandising team to decide what products go to what store at the right time and right price, Maple Lake has announced QuickAllocation, software that adds 'decision precision' allocation practices for retailers worldwide. SMEs urged to unlock the secrets of the web through free events September 02, 2010 Smaller businesses across the UK are being invited to discover how they can harness the full potential of the internet through a series of free events. Guascor Fotón implements Infor ERP LN to manage complex project-based operations September 02, 2010 Infor has announced that Guascor Fotón has implemented Infor ERP LN as an integrated management system to support the company's exceptional growth. Industry leaders come together for the 8th annual Telematics Munich Conference & Exhibition September 02, 2010 Leaders and innovators from the web, digital, automotive and wireless industries will come together for the 8th annual Telematics Munich Conference & Exhibition at the Hilton Park, Munich, Germany 3rd & 4th November, 2010. Zetes presents traceability solutions for the pharmaceutical market at Pharmaceutical Distribution 2010 Amsterdam September 01, 2010 Zetes, the automatic identification solutions and services provider for goods and people, will present a range of supply chain solutions for the pharmaceutical sector at Pharmaceutical Distribution 2010 on 8 and 9 September in Amsterdam. Handheld Group receives ISO certifications September 01, 2010 Handheld Group, the global supplier of rugged mobile computers, has obtained ISO certifications for Quality and Environmental Management. Microsoft Dynamics cited as an order management hub solutions leader by Forrester Research August 25, 2010 Microsoft Corp. has announced that Microsoft Dynamics AX earned recognition from Forrester Research Inc., the independent research firm, as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Order Management Hubs, Q3 2010 (August 2010). Epicor to exhibit award-winning ERP at Aero Engineering 2010 August 25, 2010 Epicor Software Corporation, provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, will be exhibiting at Aero Engineering 2010, the aerospace engineering suppliers fair and congress. Nigel Doust appointed new CEO of Blackbay August 25, 2010 As part of its growth strategy Blackbay, provider of real-time enterprise mobility solutions, has appointed Nigel Doust as its new CEO. Microlise launches new trailer tracking solution August 25, 2010 Due to customer demand, Microlise has launched new trailer tracking solution. This small, rugged & water-proof battery backed unit can either be charged up from the AC mains, attached to the asset or trailer and left to report in periodically, or connected to a DC supply on the Trailer. Nordstrom teams with Sterling Commerce to improve customer order lifecycle August 25, 2010 Sterling Commerce has announced that fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom is leveraging the company's collaborative supply chain solution, Sterling Selling and Fulfilment Suite, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance its customer shopping experience. The technology solution for efficient global sourcing August 25, 2010 Producers and vendors in all business sectors are increasingly adopting global sourcing models for everything from raw materials to complex final assemblies. Dematic to showcase its capabilities at IMHX August 25, 2010 Dematic - provider of intelligent solutions for logistics, warehousing and materials handling - will be showcasing the breadth of its capabilities at IMHX, held at the NEC, Birmingham on 16-19 November 2010. Swisslog: Integrated Logistics Solutions Company 2010 August 25, 2010 Following a detailed study of the logistics sector by The Institute of Transport Management (ITM) Swisslog was recently awarded the title of 'Integrated Logistics Solutions Company 2010'.

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