The data factor
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke to a number of experts from the vendor and analyst communities about recent developments in the world of automatic identification & data capture and mobile computing technologies – including those concerning integration, security and technology convergence. The contributors also reflect on some of the key drivers for these developments, and consider what AIDC/mobile computer solution users can likely look forward to in the not too distant future.
General Retail Technology News
Retail IT and technology news articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins and product launches. The site hosts information from trade associations, government departments, research analysts and the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology in-store and in the retail supply chain. All topics are covered in these articles which include Mobile Computing, RFID, Automatic Identification/Datacapture (AIDC), Printing & Labelling, EPoS systems, Kiosk Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.
Special Technology Report – AIDC/Mobile Computing
Jul 05, 2016
Finding its Voice
Jun 29, 2016
Voice-directed technology has come a long way over the past two decades. Philip Jarrett, director of sales & marketing at BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd., considers some of the key developments.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT June 2016 Edition is now available.
Jun 28, 2016
The June edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features an exclusive interview with Nick Green, production director at Lambert Engineering, about the company’s extensive five-year IT development roadmap and the improved design and manufacturing benefits that the company is set to gain.
topVOX at the IMHX 2016
Jun 28, 2016
How can logistics processes be optimised with the help of voice-controlled systems? Which solutions can make an effective contribution to improving quality in an increasingly connected and digital world? topVOX will provide answers to these questions at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in Birmingham.
ScanSource POS and Barcode hosts 2016 Partner Conference in Malta
Jun 28, 2016
ScanSource POS and Barcode, the global provider of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) solutions, hosted its 2016 ScanSource Partner Conference in Malta in early June.
Delhaize reinforce their product innovation capabilities with the Trace One Platform
Jun 28, 2016
Trace One, provider of private label management software, has signed a 4-year contract with Delhaize, extending the scope of their relationship.
Infor acquires Predictix
Jun 28, 2016
Infor, the provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has acquired Predictix, provider of cloud-native, predictive, and machine-learning solutions for retailers.
The connected retail experience
Jun 28, 2016
By Paul Hennin, Director of International Marketing, Aerohive.
The retail sector has been an early adopter of Wi-Fi tracking technologies. In the face of stiff competition from online outlets, bricks-and-mortar retailers need to collect and analyse as much data as possible to improve the customer experience and find new value-adding services.
Expanding department store group T J Hughes switches to Futura
Jun 28, 2016
Expanding discount department store group T J Hughes, which specialises in premium brands and quality products at low prices, has replaced its legacy retail systems with the popular Futura EPOS and retail management solution to modernise systems and optimise performance as the group expands.
New Getac T800 G2 meets increased demands of mobile workers
Jun 28, 2016
Rugged computer designer and manufacturer, Getac, has announced the release of its second generation T800 fully rugged tablet -- the T800 8.1". Its thin and ergonomic design allows greater productivity for mobile field workers and those operating in tight spaces and extreme environments.
