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SSI Schaefer has appointed Kishore Yerra to the position of SAP EWM Competency Lead
www.ssi-schaefer.co.uk
The board of directors of Swisslog Holding Ltd has handed over management of the company to Peter Hettich. Hans Ziegler will focus on his strategic function as chairman.
www.swisslog.com
Wincanton has crowned Barnaby Moverley LGV driver of the year and Matthew O' Malley FLT driver of the year in its annual competition.
www.wincanton.co.uk
Chief executive of Skills for Logistics Mick Jackson is stepping down and his deputy Ross Moloney will take over pending appointment of a replacement.
www.skillsforlogistics.org
Website update for Curtis
Curtis Instruments UK has enhanced its corporate website, underwriting 40 years of delivering superb vehicle technology solutions to the UK and Ireland. The site has a fresh new look with a clean, simple layout and user- friendly navigation updated with the latest information about the compa- ny’s products and services Special emphasis is given to new products including E-Series AC speed controllers that fully comply with EN ISO 13849-1:2009 to offer versatile CE-compliant safety for battery powered industrial trucks; the ACUITY battery monitor- ing system for fleet battery manage- ment; plus updated low cost LED beacons and work lamps. Included is information about existing products including speed controllers, vehicle instrumentation, hour meters and battery state of charge instruments, traction battery chargers, reverse alarms, steering sensors, code switches, throttles and foot pedals. Easy to find links take you to videos, datasheets and manuals, news pages and technical specifi- cations. A new brochure is available Sign up to receive e-mail updates for ongoing technical and product information, offers and education.
www.curtisinst.co.uk
S4 Cygnett implements SAP CRM software
Mobile digital device accessories manufacturer Cygnett is implementing hosted SAP BusinessOne from supply chain IT company BalloonOne for its UK operations. Cygnett will also install SAP CRM soft- ware to connect its sales team with the business system; the field sales reps will be issued with iPads that will provide a mobile platform giving them access to live stock data and the ability to take and place orders in real-time.
Once the system goes live BalloonOne will assist Cygnett with interfacing its ERP with its 3PL ware- house partner using EDI. This will automate the
ordering process and help ship products quicker. The company wants to develop a customer portal that will enable EDI communications with those customers who want to place orders electronically. “There is a lot of potential for various integrations with the ERP software,” says Mark Rogers, general manager UK & Europe for Cygnett. “Not only with our warehouse but also with our customers, many of whom want to interact with us electronically. We’re also excited about using a CRM system that talks directly to the ERP system. We’ll be able to compile orders in real-time and use live stock information when we are out and about with customers, which is a first for this industry. Our investment in the software will help us defend our position in the market and ensure we maintain our lead in provid- ing competitively priced, high quality products backed by the best available customer service. “BalloonOne was recommended by our SAP provider in Australia and we needed a good under- standing of what the software can do for us in the UK. The team has helped us gain that knowledge and they have worked hard to understand our business and how the software will assist us to drive it forward.”
BalloonOne T: +44 (0)844 884 3033
www.balloonone.com
Access launches supply chain division
Access Group has set up a new supply chain solutions (SCS) division to gain further market penetration with its integrated product suite for the manufactur- ing, warehouse management, wholesale and logistics sectors. The business software provider has seen its SCS customer base increase by 12.6% within the past 12 months.
“Access has a very solid proposition within the supply chain arena which has been fur- ther strengthened by the acquisi- tion of Access Delta last year,” comments divisional director for SCS Ian Roper. “The combined WMS and manufacturing solu- tion is enabling our new and existing customers to leverage any investment made in our solu- tions; we’re dedicated to concen- trating our efforts in this space with further strategic acquisi- tions in the pipeline.
“Customers are looking for an integrated, end-to-end ERP solution that includes finance, manufacturing and warehouse management. We are specialists in these areas and have an intri- cate understanding of how busi- nesses can capitalise on their investment in the Access SCS software suite to deliver efficien- cies, growth and increase prof-
itability. Integration is one of our core areas of expertise; it’s some- thing we know we do well, allowing businesses full, real- time visibility across all of their operations. This sets us apart from our competition.”
Access is developing the SCS divisional team to ensure that it continually adds the expertise to support its growing client base. “One of our key strengths is our people; we only select the highest calibre of talent to help implement our solutions, add value from day one and support our customers to deliver on their growth aspirations,” continues Roper. “We’re going to be work- ing even closer with our cus- tomers to make sure that we continue to provide solutions that are the best fit for the market now and in the future. “We believe there’s strength in collaboration with our clients to ensure that forthcoming business requirements are built into our solution ahead of market demand. The new division marks our commitment to serving this sector with the strongest proposi- tion in the marketplace.”
Access Group T: +44 (0)1206 322575
www.theaccessgroup.com
I will take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new editor of MHL. Some of you might remember me as editor of Factory Equipment until 2006 and it is a pleasure to take the reins of this successful title. I look forward to working with you, bringing the latest industry news, technologies and products - and hope to meet many of you over the coming months. With the UKWA reporting expected growth for 2014 in the 3PL sector and investment plans, it must be hoped that other industry sectors will be able to look to the future with similar optimism despite ongoing challenges including increasing fuel and energy prices. As winter beckons, this issue highlights some of the practical steps you can take to conserve energy and keep costs down in warehouse and logistics operations. I wish you all a prosperous and successful 2014.
Susan Deane Editor NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 Materials Handling & Logistics
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