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Day: 5 March 2020

Routing and Scheduling Specialist Paragon Bought by Aptean

Posted on by David Priestman

Routing and scheduling specialist Paragon Software Systems has been bought by global software provider Aptean.

This acquisition furthers Aptean’s presence in the European market and adds purpose-built software designed to meet the expanding supply chain needs of its customers around the globe. With solutions that assist its customers with routing, logistics, scheduling, and home delivery, Paragon has seen strong growth in recent years due to the continuing rise in e-commerce and the rapidly expanding need for companies to support more timely and efficient deliveries.

Founded in 1991, Paragon has remained at the forefront of the industry for over 30 years with a track record of continuously investing in and delivering logistics software that helps customers solve real-world distribution challenges. Paragon is well positioned to take advantage of the growing transportation management market which Gartner projects will see accelerated growth over the next few years, reaching $1.94 billion by 2022.

“We see numerous growth opportunities given Paragon’s strengths in route optimizing and home delivery capabilities. This acquisition progresses our company’s strategy of delivering world class solutions designed to assist our customers in effectively running their business from the production floor to delivery to the end user,” says TVN Reddy, CEO of Aptean.

“The opportunity to join Aptean, with its proven ability to drive exceptional growth and leadership in the industries we jointly serve, presents a great opportunity for the future of Paragon,” said William Salter (above), Managing Director of Paragon.

Routing and Scheduling Specialist Paragon Bought by Aptean

Posted on by David Priestman

Routing and scheduling specialist Paragon Software Systems has been bought by global software provider Aptean.

This acquisition furthers Aptean’s presence in the European market and adds purpose-built software designed to meet the expanding supply chain needs of its customers around the globe. With solutions that assist its customers with routing, logistics, scheduling, and home delivery, Paragon has seen strong growth in recent years due to the continuing rise in e-commerce and the rapidly expanding need for companies to support more timely and efficient deliveries.

Founded in 1991, Paragon has remained at the forefront of the industry for over 30 years with a track record of continuously investing in and delivering logistics software that helps customers solve real-world distribution challenges. Paragon is well positioned to take advantage of the growing transportation management market which Gartner projects will see accelerated growth over the next few years, reaching $1.94 billion by 2022.

“We see numerous growth opportunities given Paragon’s strengths in route optimizing and home delivery capabilities. This acquisition progresses our company’s strategy of delivering world class solutions designed to assist our customers in effectively running their business from the production floor to delivery to the end user,” says TVN Reddy, CEO of Aptean.

“The opportunity to join Aptean, with its proven ability to drive exceptional growth and leadership in the industries we jointly serve, presents a great opportunity for the future of Paragon,” said William Salter (above), Managing Director of Paragon.

New Head of Sales Appointed at Europa’s Largest Facility

Posted on by David Priestman

Europa Warehouse has appointed its first Head of Sales at its state-of-the-art £60m facility in Corby, Northants which is set to open this summer.

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with six divisions – Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, Europa Showfreight, Europa Warehouse, Europa Contact Centre and Continental Cargo Carriers. The new Corby site will become Europa’s largest facility in the UK.

Sally Watson, who joined Europa as a Senior Account Manager in 2014, has swiftly progressed up the management ladder within the business, first to Branch Manager in Nottingham, then Birmingham and now to Head of Sales for Europa Warehouse. She said: “I’m thrilled to have been promoted to this very exciting new position at a time of such growth and expansion for Europa. Our new facility in Corby is at the forefront of innovation within the logistics sector, so discussing its credentials and contract requirements is proving to be a really rewarding and positive experience as everyone is keen to learn more about it.

Midlands Logistics Park in Corby has already created 2,200 local jobs since 2015. Built on the site of a former British Steel quarry and latterly Stanion Plantation, Midlands Logistics Park covers 150 acres. Corby is an established and strategic industrial and distribution location in the heart of the East Midlands, and benefits from excellent connectivity due to recent road network upgrades. Europa is looking to recruit a team of 200 ready for its site opening.

 

New Head of Sales Appointed at Europa’s Largest Facility

Posted on by David Priestman

Europa Warehouse has appointed its first Head of Sales at its state-of-the-art £60m facility in Corby, Northants which is set to open this summer.

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with six divisions – Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, Europa Showfreight, Europa Warehouse, Europa Contact Centre and Continental Cargo Carriers. The new Corby site will become Europa’s largest facility in the UK.

Sally Watson, who joined Europa as a Senior Account Manager in 2014, has swiftly progressed up the management ladder within the business, first to Branch Manager in Nottingham, then Birmingham and now to Head of Sales for Europa Warehouse. She said: “I’m thrilled to have been promoted to this very exciting new position at a time of such growth and expansion for Europa. Our new facility in Corby is at the forefront of innovation within the logistics sector, so discussing its credentials and contract requirements is proving to be a really rewarding and positive experience as everyone is keen to learn more about it.

Midlands Logistics Park in Corby has already created 2,200 local jobs since 2015. Built on the site of a former British Steel quarry and latterly Stanion Plantation, Midlands Logistics Park covers 150 acres. Corby is an established and strategic industrial and distribution location in the heart of the East Midlands, and benefits from excellent connectivity due to recent road network upgrades. Europa is looking to recruit a team of 200 ready for its site opening.

 

Efficient Second-Level Order Picking with New Linde Model

Posted on by David Priestman

Higher pick rates, ergonomic working conditions and greater safety for employees are just some of the advantages claimed by the new V08 vertical order picker from Linde Material Handling. The truck allows for regular picking at up to 2.80 metres height and helps logistics managers to keep the costs of labour-intensive pick processes under control.

In many warehouses, ever more goods have to be picked within ever shorter periods of time. Often one rack level is not sufficient, so that goods are stored not only next to each other but also on the rack above. Up to heights of 1.60 metres it is quite convenient to use a ground-level order picker. But beyond that, work becomes uncomfortable and strenuous for warehouse staff – and inefficient as well.

In addition to the driver’s platform, in the new Linde V08 vertical order picker the load handling device moves upwards as well. The operator can immediately place down the goods removed from the rack on the forks and continue to the next pick position. “This ensures greater efficiency when employees regularly pick from the first and second levels,” says Eloïse Lévêque, Product Manager at Linde Material Handling.

Since companies have different pick systems in place, there are two order picker models available:

On the Linde V08-01, the driver’s platform and forks are firmly connected to each other – and the operator is able to access the pallet directly from the platform. This allows bulky or heavy products to be pushed onto the pallet or roller container without lifting them from the rack. For constricted spaces with tight bends, there is a version with short load arms and 700 kg load capacity (with 500 millimeter load center). By comparison, the version with longer load arms and 1,000 kg load capacity provides greater stability.

The second model, Linde V08-02, has an auxiliary lift with 800 kg load capacity. This allows the operator to raise the forks independently of the driver’s platform in order to place the goods removed from the racking at a convenient height on the pallet.

Efficient Second-Level Order Picking with New Linde Model

Posted on by David Priestman

Higher pick rates, ergonomic working conditions and greater safety for employees are just some of the advantages claimed by the new V08 vertical order picker from Linde Material Handling. The truck allows for regular picking at up to 2.80 metres height and helps logistics managers to keep the costs of labour-intensive pick processes under control.

In many warehouses, ever more goods have to be picked within ever shorter periods of time. Often one rack level is not sufficient, so that goods are stored not only next to each other but also on the rack above. Up to heights of 1.60 metres it is quite convenient to use a ground-level order picker. But beyond that, work becomes uncomfortable and strenuous for warehouse staff – and inefficient as well.

In addition to the driver’s platform, in the new Linde V08 vertical order picker the load handling device moves upwards as well. The operator can immediately place down the goods removed from the rack on the forks and continue to the next pick position. “This ensures greater efficiency when employees regularly pick from the first and second levels,” says Eloïse Lévêque, Product Manager at Linde Material Handling.

Since companies have different pick systems in place, there are two order picker models available:

On the Linde V08-01, the driver’s platform and forks are firmly connected to each other – and the operator is able to access the pallet directly from the platform. This allows bulky or heavy products to be pushed onto the pallet or roller container without lifting them from the rack. For constricted spaces with tight bends, there is a version with short load arms and 700 kg load capacity (with 500 millimeter load center). By comparison, the version with longer load arms and 1,000 kg load capacity provides greater stability.

The second model, Linde V08-02, has an auxiliary lift with 800 kg load capacity. This allows the operator to raise the forks independently of the driver’s platform in order to place the goods removed from the racking at a convenient height on the pallet.

Hannover Messe Postponed Until July 2020

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Hannover Messe is the latest big event to fall victim to the coronavirus precautions, though the event will still go ahead at the later date of July 13-17, 2020.

The organisers’ statement said:

“As a result of the current situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Deutsche Messe is postponing Hannover Messe, originally scheduled from April 20 to 24, 2020, to July 13 to 17 2020.

“The Hannover Region Health Authority has reassessed the current situation and highly recommends that the Robert Koch Institute’s guidelines for major event be observed and implemented. These include comprehensive health-protection measures when organizing trade fairs.

“Those requirements cannot be met by Deutsche Messe in such a short period of time. In addition, implementing them would have an adverse impact on the smooth organization of our events to such an extent that we could no longer guarantee that our exhibitors and visitors would be able to achieve their event-related goals.

“The health of our exhibitors, visitors, employees and the general public is a top priority for Deutsche Messe.The new date for Hannover Messe is therefore 13 to 17 July 2020.

“Your admission ticket will of course continue to remain valid. The purchase of a new ticket for the new event timeframe is NOT necessary.”

Hannover Messe Postponed Until July 2020

Posted on by David Priestman

Hannover Messe is the latest big event to fall victim to the coronavirus precautions, though the event will still go ahead at the later date of July 13-17, 2020.

The organisers’ statement said:

“As a result of the current situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Deutsche Messe is postponing Hannover Messe, originally scheduled from April 20 to 24, 2020, to July 13 to 17 2020.

“The Hannover Region Health Authority has reassessed the current situation and highly recommends that the Robert Koch Institute’s guidelines for major event be observed and implemented. These include comprehensive health-protection measures when organizing trade fairs.

“Those requirements cannot be met by Deutsche Messe in such a short period of time. In addition, implementing them would have an adverse impact on the smooth organization of our events to such an extent that we could no longer guarantee that our exhibitors and visitors would be able to achieve their event-related goals.

“The health of our exhibitors, visitors, employees and the general public is a top priority for Deutsche Messe.The new date for Hannover Messe is therefore 13 to 17 July 2020.

“Your admission ticket will of course continue to remain valid. The purchase of a new ticket for the new event timeframe is NOT necessary.”

Gefco Launches Freight Forwarding Digital Solution

Posted on by David Priestman

Automotive logistics specialist GEFCO Group has launched GEFCO VISIBILITY, where users can manage all freight forwarding shipments from booking to invoicing.

It was developed with WiseTech Global, a global developer of cloud-based software solutions for the international and domestic logistics industries. Its flagship product, CargoWise One provides logistics companies with a comprehensive end-to-end solution to improve integration, automation, and communication across the supply chain.

GEFCO Visibility aims to simplify the management of freight shipments, allowing customers to collaborate more effectively with their ecosystems and to streamline processes. The solution enables customers to manage air, sea, road or rail shipments in just a few clicks and monitor the status of their daily shipments through standard milestones or a customised set adapted to their business needs.

The tool offers various modules, including a reporting module to extract detailed reports on forwarding activity and a finance module which provides access to their latest financial information. The exception management module allows customers to set up automatic alerts and notifications on any deviation from the standard shipping process or upon completion of milestones.

GEFCO VISIBILITY is also connected to GEFCO’s voice-activated shipment tracking tool, TRACY, which enables customers to obtain key shipment information through voice commands, enabled by Smart Speaker technology.

 

Gefco Launches Freight Forwarding Digital Solution

Posted on by David Priestman

Automotive logistics specialist GEFCO Group has launched GEFCO VISIBILITY, where users can manage all freight forwarding shipments from booking to invoicing.

It was developed with WiseTech Global, a global developer of cloud-based software solutions for the international and domestic logistics industries. Its flagship product, CargoWise One provides logistics companies with a comprehensive end-to-end solution to improve integration, automation, and communication across the supply chain.

GEFCO Visibility aims to simplify the management of freight shipments, allowing customers to collaborate more effectively with their ecosystems and to streamline processes. The solution enables customers to manage air, sea, road or rail shipments in just a few clicks and monitor the status of their daily shipments through standard milestones or a customised set adapted to their business needs.

The tool offers various modules, including a reporting module to extract detailed reports on forwarding activity and a finance module which provides access to their latest financial information. The exception management module allows customers to set up automatic alerts and notifications on any deviation from the standard shipping process or upon completion of milestones.

GEFCO VISIBILITY is also connected to GEFCO’s voice-activated shipment tracking tool, TRACY, which enables customers to obtain key shipment information through voice commands, enabled by Smart Speaker technology.

 

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