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Maersk UK & Ireland and Dexory expand DexoryView partnership


Maersk UK & Ireland has announced that it is expanding the use of Dexory autonomous technology across all its warehouse operations in the area over the next few months. The partnership began with a successful


deployment of the first Dexory robot and integrated data platform into the Kettering site in January. The platform and robot helped Maersk save dozens of hours per week in tracking and solving inventory issues, giving continuous visibility across the site that supports identifying and achieving improvements across the operation. Due to its ongoing success, the solution will be deployed into another Maersk facility in Tamworth early June and across the UK a Ireland afterwards, in line with Maersk’s expansion plans in the region.


Oana Jinga, Dexory’s chief commercial officer,


added: “We’re thrilled to continue supporting Maersk on their journey to being the efficient and sustainable global integrator they intend to be. The extension of our partnership underlines the growing trust in our technologies and the value we are bringing to their organisation.” Using the DexoryView platform allows Maersk and its customers to automate data collection and build real-time digital twin technology that unlocks insights across all levels of warehouse operations. Dexory’s technology allows Maersk to gather full visibility of stock across the various UK and Ireland sites, and achieve greater operational efficiency, thus bringing resilience as well as flexibility to their supply chains.


RS Group details progress towards its 2030 ESG action plan


Altus Group introduces hi-res Quins inspection solution


Altus Group, a leading supplier and service provider of capital equipment for the electronics industry, said it is pleased to introduce the innovative Quins HR inspection solutions to its customers in the UK and Ireland. Developed by Quins with customer feedback in mind, these new high-resolution units are designed to effectively address the increasing challenges faced by manufacturers due to the shrinking size of components and the growing demands of inspection requirements.


With the widespread adoption of 01005 components, the need for the highest level of accuracy in inspection has become crucial to ensure fault detection and traceability for production support. The Quins LC20HR and


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LC20HR/UV units offer unparalleled image quality and resolution and is equipped with the LS30 Quins box boasting an impressive 4800 dpi capability. The system is accompanied by an upgraded SL300 computer, delivering enhanced data processing capabilities to handle the increased demands of modern inspection applications. Anthony Oh, operations manager for inspection products at Altus Group, said: “We have had a great run since we partnered exclusively with Quins to support the UK and Irish market with their processes. Their products are really enjoyable to support, our customers find their products very interesting and valuable to use throughout the production process.”


RS Group has unveiled its ESG Report for 2022/23, detailing its overall strategy, achievements and future actions required in the area of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). In November 2021, RS launched its 2030 ESG action plan, entitled ‘For a Better World’, which has four global goals and 15 ambitious actions for 2030. The approach also supports six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and lays the foundation for the Company’s long- term vision to 2050. The four key goals are in the areas of advancing sustainability, championing education and innovation, empowering people, and doing business in a responsible way. Andrea Barrett, vice president of social responsibility and sustainability at RSm, said: “ESG is absolutely core to our purpose and in how we operate as a business in conjunction with our employees, our suppliers and our customers “We see the release of our ‘For A Better World’ report as a key part of the process of transparency for the benefit of all our stakeholders as we state our position, our future and our hopes, and how we view our place and responsibilities not only in terms of the environment and society but also how we govern ourselves as an organisation in a more sustainable manner.”


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