Datalogic introduces the AV500™ imager, an innovative 2D image-based barcode reader developed for sorting applications. The new imager solves high speed applications in retail e-Commerce, postal/parcel sortation and airport baggage handling, covering all conveyor sizes, as well as static reading applications.
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Indigo Software expands supply chain consulting team with addition of Fay Shuttleworth
Dec 10, 2019
Indigo Software has expanded its supply chain consulting capabilities with the appointment of Fay Shuttleworth as a Supply Chain Consultant.
Konica Minolta opens Digital Imaging Square, an industrial printing European showroom in Bratislava
Dec 10, 2019
Konica Minolta opened the latest showroom focusing on all its main industrial printing technologies in Slovakia. On a total area of 480 m², a unique space in terms of complexity in equipment, software solutions, printing substrates and workflows was created.
Barcoding, Inc. honours Fleet Farm with Innovator of the Year Award
Dec 10, 2019
Barcoding, Inc. has named Fleet Farm the 2019 recipient of the Innovator of the Year award.
New line of premium mounts simplifies assembly process with quick slide-and-click connections
Dec 10, 2019
StarTech.com has announced the introduction of a new family of premium monitor mounts that provide space-saving, display mounting solutions. These new monitor mounts incorporate an innovative quick slide-and-click feature that saves time in the assembly process. Ideal for customer-facing environments where appearance matters, these mounts offer superior construction and a premium finish without the premium price tag.
How UK businesses can get to grips with rising supply chain risk
Dec 10, 2019
By Alex Saric, smart procurement expert, Ivalua.
UK businesses have never been more dependent on their suppliers to help them deliver goods and services to their customers. Be it retail, manufacturing or financial services, suppliers have a vital role to play when it comes to innovation and meeting customer expectations. However, as supply chains become increasingly global, businesses are potentially exposing themselves to more risk than ever before.
Irish technology retailer Compu b acquires UK retailer Stormfront creating the UK & Ireland’s largest independent Apple Reseller and Service provider
Dec 10, 2019
Compu b, part of the B.ICONIC group, has agreed to acquire Professional Reseller Group Ltd which includes Stormfront Retail Ltd and Stormfront Technology Ltd.
Nearly four-fifths of commerce leaders excited and “ready” for the future of commerce
Dec 10, 2019
Amidst an uncertain and challenging landscape, commerce chiefs across the board are presenting a positive front; nearly four-fifths (79%) of digital commerce leaders feel ready to take advantage of the opportunities digital commerce has to offer, according to a study from Wunderman Thompson Commerce.
Three steps to decide which processes should be automated to create a personalised customer experience
Dec 10, 2019
By Karen Waters, Product Director at Engage Hub.
Providing the ultimate customer experience is a key element of any organisation’s strategy to compete with online rivals, retain market share and achieve a recurring profit year on year. Brands that deliver the best customer experience achieve 54 percent higher revenue growth, according to a KPMG Global Customer Experience Excellence (CEE) report.
Online conversion rates rose by 44% on Black Friday, according to iAdvize data
Dec 10, 2019
UK online conversion rates rose by 44% on the daily average on Black Friday – up 3% year-on-year - according to data from iAdvize, the conversational commerce provider, while Cyber Monday conversions increased 27% compared to an average Monday.
