Scotland’s John Mackirdy Limited has enabled Carrier Transicold’s LynxTM Fleet digital platform across its temperature-controlled trailers. Using this technology, the company will further strengthen its cold chain management through the application of advanced Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and analytics while also improving operational efficiency. Carrier Transicold is a… Read more »
SafetyCulture unveils new platform to support frontline workers
SafetyCulture, the global technology company with UK headquarters in Manchester, has unveiled a supercharged version of its workplace operations platform currently used by more than 17,000 UK businesses to help them find better ways of working and boost productivity. The announcement underpins SafetyCulture’s ambitious growth plans for its Manchester office,… Read more »
Microlise Group unveils its Transport Management System (TMS)
Microlise Group, a leading global provider of innovative technology solutions, has today launched its Transport Management System (TMS) to the industry. Providing a truly end-to-end solution – from order creation and costing to planning, management, delivery, and invoicing – the Group’s new product is set to revolutionise the transport and… Read more »
Frank Redman & Sons sees fast results from Wheely-Safe technology
Wheely-Safe’s intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has already proved a wise investment at Frank Redman & Sons – saving the firm from two costly and potentially dangerous tyre blow outs. The Bedfordshire-based aggregates business – a contract haulier for Tarmac Group – is in the process of rolling… Read more »
Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration
Müller Milk & Ingredients is trialling different technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of its HGV fleet. The dairy company, which maintains industry leading service levels by operating logistics in-house, is testing whether solar panels and kinetic energy can power its refrigerated HGV trailers, as an alternative to refrigeration powered… Read more »
Creed Foodservice adopts Microlise Solutions to streamline operations and enhance customer service
Microlise Group, a leading global provider of innovative technology solutions, has today announced the adoption of its software by Creed Foodservice, a leading UK provider of high-quality food & beverage products to the catering industry. Using the Group’s innovative solutions, Creed aims to enhance its delivery processes, elevate customer satisfaction,… Read more »
Urgent Services uses Inseego video telematics solution to achieve safety and delivery benefits
Urgent Services, a London-based provider of same-day delivery and courier services, is using a connected multi-camera system from Inseego to improve road safety, reduce operational costs and better protect its reputation. The video telematics solution – fitted on a fleet of new vans that handle critical deliveries across London and… Read more »
Brett’s Transport adds up cost savings with new cloud accounting investment
Warehouse and distribution specialist, Brett’s Transport, has invested in new cutting-edge accounting software to improve visibility and efficiency across operations and reduce its reporting admin, a move which will save approximately one week of manual data entry every month. Bristol-based cloud accounting software, bluQube, will integrate with Brett’s Transport’s other back-office systems… Read more »
Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool First Technology of its Kind Available Without the Need for Individual Vehicle Approval Testing
The all-electric, zero-direct-emission Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool has become the first technology of its kind available to UK customers without the requirement for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing. After a detailed two-year process, Carrier Transicold has paved the way for customers to maximise the sustainability potential of its cutting-edge trailer… Read more »
Eleven more companies join Digital Catapult’s innovative Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to solve manufacturing challenges
Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has partnered with five leading technology companies and six pioneering SMEs to solve critical supply chain challenges facing small-to-medium sized manufacturers across the country. As part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, the initiative will fund and… Read more »