Day: 2 December 2019

A new version of the IoT software CrossTalk provides more transparency in production and logistics with over 100 additional functions. In a press release the company said:

With version 3.4, Kathrein Solutions has launched an update of the IoT suite CrossTalk. The software, which is widely used in RFID, AutoID and RTLS environments, has been enhanced with numerous new and improved functions. In addition, there are more than 100 new functions and improvements for the application and reliability of the software.

With CrossTalk, thousands of AutoID systems are managed in productive operation. The robust and modular software integrates all common RFID devices and RTLS systems. Standardised IT interfaces, such as the web services SOAP/REST, MQTT, EPCIS or OPC/UA can be used right “out of the box”.

Licence Management
The new version simplifies license management. There are now only read point-specific licenses for the Base and Full platform. New reading points are simply added. All license purchases are clearly displayed in a new list. If the software is installed without a license, a 90-day evaluation version is automatically available.

Automated Documentation
Many customers and partners have been waiting for this feature. With the help of the new “System Documentation App”, the entire installation of the software with all apps, configurations, parameters and settings can be saved to a PDF with just one click. This helps to keep the state of a productive installation complete and very easy to document.

ITS App
For our ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) market segment, which includes tolling and parking solutions, the ITS app is now an important integration module. This significantly simplifies the combination of RFID and intelligent camera solutions for vehicle identification. We also support the highly secure UCODE DNA technology, which prevents the counterfeiting of RFID transponders and can be read at speeds of up to 220 km/h.

 

Albertine Hanin has been appointed EVP Group Legal & Insurance at GEODIS. She becomes a member of the Group’s Management Board, reporting directly to CEO Marie-Christine Lombard.

Hanin holds a Master’s degree in International Law and a Certificate of Professional Proficiency in Law. After an initial experience as a business lawyer, she joined a GEODIS subsidiary in 1998 as Deputy Legal Director. In 2002, she moved to the GEODIS Group’s Corporate Legal Department as Legal Manager.  Since 2008, she has been in charge of legal affairs for distribution and logistics activities in France and more recently in the Western Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

In her new role, Albertine Hanin will supervise the Corporate Legal Affairs and the Insurance Departments. She will also provide legal support for GEODIS Group activities with legal affairs managers working in the Regions and the Lines of Business.

 

Industrial door supplier Hörmann UK is celebrating the success of its new Training Academy at its headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire, with over 100 individuals attending its seminars over the last six months.

As one of the UK’s only manufacturers to offer in depth, tailored training programmes for both its employees and customers, the Training Academy provides comprehensive tuition across Hörmann’s diverse portfolio of products. Twelve seminars have been hosted since the Academy opened in June, with over 40 Hörmann UK retailers attending seminars regarding the sales, installation and servicing of its domestic and industrial ranges. This includes its garage, entrance and internal doors, along with loading bay solutions, high speed sectional doors, curtains and roller shutters.

The sessions include Basic Sales and Product Training, Domestic Fitter Training and Industrial Training, and are two-day courses with an overnight stay and evening meal included free of charge. The sessions can also be tailored upon request.

Mark Stoddart, Senior Technical & Product Support at Hörmann UK, said: “Being the leading manufacturer within the industry not only requires the highest quality products, but also first class sales, installation and aftersales care. This can only be achieved through regular hands-on training, which is why we have launched our Training Academy to support our nationwide team of distributors in delivering the highest standard of service across every aspect of the customer journey.”

The Hörmann UK Training Academy was launched as part of the company’s 40th anniversary, reflecting its commitment to designing, manufacturing and installing innovative solutions that meet the ever changing requirements of its clients.

European Logistics Service Provider Vos Logistics is looking to boost is Benelux profile by buying Woerden-based SNEL Shared Logistics. This acquisition is in line with Vos Logistics’ strategy of further growth in the field of fine-meshed distribution, warehousing and cross-docking of goods with a focus on B2B, retail, e-commerce fulfilment and the delivery of, in particular, larger products to consumers. With a location of 65,000 m2 in Woerden, SNEL Shared Logistics is well positioned in the Randstad and is able to supply shops, businesses and consumers quickly and efficiently. In addition, the location offers opportunities for warehousing and order fulfilment for customers. Peter de Vries, director and owner of SNEL Shared Logistics will be part of the management team of Vos Logistics and will remain responsible for the operation in Woerden.

Sustainability is of the utmost importance to both companies: “Together we are even better able to respond to the growing demand for more efficient and sustainable mobility and logistics. By combining the goods flows of both organisations, we increase the occupancy rate of vehicles. This reduces CO2 and nitrogen emissions, and enables us to respond in time to the energy transition for distribution in cities,” according to Frank Verhoeven, CEO Vos Logistics.

Ben Vos, CFO Vos Logistics: By scaling up and digitizing business processes, we are able to deliver faster throughout the Benelux, better integrate with customers’ systems and keep rising costs under control. In this way, we remain an attractive partner to work with.”