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MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS


EDP relocates to new head office


The EDP Group and owner of subsidiary BML Office Computers Ltd has relocated its head office to the heart of Sheffield city centre.


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the fly’ as it travels to a storage location so that the extractor device is set to accept the load. The load width range is 8 inches - 24 inches (200m - 600mm) and the load length range is 6 inches - 34 inches (150mm - 850mm). It is also capable of providing single or double deep loading in the rack structure. According to Ken Ruehrdanz, distribution market manager for Dematic: “The ability to accommodate cases, totes and trays


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slightest miscalculation and the inevitable ‘knock-on’ effects, the ability to take immediate action requires a proven system that can alert the production team in real-time. Chatsworth’s Merlin Business Software has recently won several


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contracts across several industry sectors; one of which has seen an existing user extending its original manufacturing software license across the whole of its a 160 user business system. Merlin Business Software was also the choice of midlands


based, speciality fastener manufacturer, Dinstock Limited, who has been amongst the first European companies to be awarded certification in accordance with the requirements of


allows users to load SKUs directly into the Multishuttle system without the added step of placing every load onto a standard size tray or tote.” He adds: “The Dematic Multishuttle solution is a highly efficient storage/staging engine that provides precise load sequencing


at high rates, in a compact footprint with operational flexibility. The Multishuttle system is ideal for supplying items to piece pick fulfilment modules (goods to person picking) or mixed case pallet building operations. It is also used in applications for short- term buffer storage as well as applications involving storage for production operations.”


Increase in Production Control Solutions sales


Merlin Business Software has reported an increase in its sales of Production Control solutions to independent UK manufacturing companies.


hatsworth highlights that keeping control of material, machinery and man-power costs and the monitoring of work-in-progress has never been so important. In a climate where the margin on a job can be lost due to the


the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC for the manufacture and supply of fasteners to the standard BS EN 14399: 2005. Indeed, it was Merlin’s ability to provide finite traceability of


materials and finished products that enabled Dinstock to gain the CE mark. Dinstock’s commercial director, Steve Paskin commented:


“The totally integrated system provided by the Merlin Business Software which includes sales order processing, stock control, with full traceability, and manufacturing has enabled us to move forward with the speed required to enable us to achieve the certification needed for our future business development. We continue to work closely with Chatsworth, developing the software to mutually enhance our business along with the Merlin System as a whole.”


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he Fountain Precinct office building, which recently underwent an extensive refurbishment programme, boasts an ultra-modern reception area with stylishly revamped offices. The landmark building, named after the fountain formerly standing at the top of Fargate, is adjacent to Sheffield City Hall. Julian Wassell, chief executive of EDP commented:


“When we decided to move from Beauchief Hall after 19 years, it was an obvious choice for our new head office. It is in a superb location in the heart of the city with on- site parking and it is befitting of a dynamic and forward looking software company. The refurbishment has been completed to an exceptionally high standard and the facilities and office layout are first class. We are thrilled to join the other leading businesses in Fountain Precinct.”


Dematic flexes its Multishuttle


Dematic, supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse, and distribution centre, has introduced a new version of the Dematic Multishuttle®


staging buffer, called Dematic Multishuttle Flex™.


ultishuttle Flex™ is an enhanced configuration that provides all the same performance features as the original Multishuttle, but with the added capability of accommodating multiple load sizes. Furthermore, Multishuttle Flex accepts totes, trays and cartons. The Multishuttle Flex expands and contracts to accommodate the size of the load. It automatically adjusts ‘on


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