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Day: 19 January 2022

Panattoni expands Crewe site with Hörmann

Posted on by David Priestman

Following the successful completion and occupation of Crewe 240, Panattoni – Europe’s largest developer of logistics property – has further expanded the Crewe site with the development of Crewe 305, a second warehouse that will provide 305,000 sq ft of built-to-suit logistics space.

Occupying a prime position, Crewe 305 is situated next to the West Coast Mainline and just five minutes off Junction 16 of the M6, offering rapid access to both the Northwest and Midlands markets. The area is also set to become a major hub for HS2, bringing investment and expanding the location’s high-speed connections.

Rated BREEAM ‘Very Good’, the built-to-suit logistics space includes a three-storey office, 15m clear internal height, and 49 HGV parking spaces. Hörmann UK has supplied full loading bays with safety and operational equipment including dock buffers, dock lights and traffic lights, plus sectional level access doors and fire exit doorsets.

The 27 loading bays consist of Hörmann SPU F42 sectional doors with HTL-2 dock levellers, featuring a 1m telescopic lip which provides an optimal range loading platform. This enables precise bridging for a variety of vehicle types and a guarantee of fast, efficient, and most importantly safe loading and unloading.

23 ‘single bay’ and four DSS-G ‘double/euro bay’ dock shelters have been installed to provide protection from the elements for both operatives and goods, helping to reduce heat loss during loading and unloading operations.

Other elements of the Hörmann UK loading system include reinforced Dock Bumpers, which are constructed from recycled tyre rubber with 15mm-thick steel faceplates.  The buffers are designed to minimise any potential damage to the bay in the event of a vehicle making direct contact with the building.  Traffic lights and dock lights complete the loading bays offering the highest standards in safety and operational efficiency during the docking and loading processes.

With the Panattoni site achieving an impressive EPC A rating, each loading and level access bay has been fitted with a robust Hörmann sectional door featuring double glazed vision panels, providing excellent thermal insulation with an impressive overall U-value of between 1.1 and 1.3 Wm2.K.  Stucco textured profiles deliver a durable and resilient finish to withstand the external elements, while rubber draught seals to the edges of the levellers help minimise heat loss during loading and unloading operations.

The provision of 14 D65 steel fire exit doorsets, installed through the warehouse and offices, completes an impressive range of products supplied by Hörmann UK, all chosen for their quality construction and the impressive service offered by the company.

Phil Thorpe, Industrial Division Manager at Hörmann UK, said: “Panattoni Crewe 240 was a landmark logistics development for the North-West and we are now extremely proud to be part of such a significant development with the completion of Panattoni Crewe 305.

“All of our loading solutions are designed to deliver unbeatable levels of safety and functionality, together with excellent thermal properties.  At Hörmann, we are committed to providing Panattoni’s clients with first-class solutions and service to help streamline their business needs and processes.”

 

Panattoni expands Crewe site with Hörmann

Posted on by David Priestman

Following the successful completion and occupation of Crewe 240, Panattoni – Europe’s largest developer of logistics property – has further expanded the Crewe site with the development of Crewe 305, a second warehouse that will provide 305,000 sq ft of built-to-suit logistics space.

Occupying a prime position, Crewe 305 is situated next to the West Coast Mainline and just five minutes off Junction 16 of the M6, offering rapid access to both the Northwest and Midlands markets. The area is also set to become a major hub for HS2, bringing investment and expanding the location’s high-speed connections.

Rated BREEAM ‘Very Good’, the built-to-suit logistics space includes a three-storey office, 15m clear internal height, and 49 HGV parking spaces. Hörmann UK has supplied full loading bays with safety and operational equipment including dock buffers, dock lights and traffic lights, plus sectional level access doors and fire exit doorsets.

The 27 loading bays consist of Hörmann SPU F42 sectional doors with HTL-2 dock levellers, featuring a 1m telescopic lip which provides an optimal range loading platform. This enables precise bridging for a variety of vehicle types and a guarantee of fast, efficient, and most importantly safe loading and unloading.

23 ‘single bay’ and four DSS-G ‘double/euro bay’ dock shelters have been installed to provide protection from the elements for both operatives and goods, helping to reduce heat loss during loading and unloading operations.

Other elements of the Hörmann UK loading system include reinforced Dock Bumpers, which are constructed from recycled tyre rubber with 15mm-thick steel faceplates.  The buffers are designed to minimise any potential damage to the bay in the event of a vehicle making direct contact with the building.  Traffic lights and dock lights complete the loading bays offering the highest standards in safety and operational efficiency during the docking and loading processes.

With the Panattoni site achieving an impressive EPC A rating, each loading and level access bay has been fitted with a robust Hörmann sectional door featuring double glazed vision panels, providing excellent thermal insulation with an impressive overall U-value of between 1.1 and 1.3 Wm2.K.  Stucco textured profiles deliver a durable and resilient finish to withstand the external elements, while rubber draught seals to the edges of the levellers help minimise heat loss during loading and unloading operations.

The provision of 14 D65 steel fire exit doorsets, installed through the warehouse and offices, completes an impressive range of products supplied by Hörmann UK, all chosen for their quality construction and the impressive service offered by the company.

Phil Thorpe, Industrial Division Manager at Hörmann UK, said: “Panattoni Crewe 240 was a landmark logistics development for the North-West and we are now extremely proud to be part of such a significant development with the completion of Panattoni Crewe 305.

“All of our loading solutions are designed to deliver unbeatable levels of safety and functionality, together with excellent thermal properties.  At Hörmann, we are committed to providing Panattoni’s clients with first-class solutions and service to help streamline their business needs and processes.”

 

No need to panic over lack of warehouse space

Posted on by David Priestman

Making the best use of industrial warehouse space has become even more urgent at the start of 2022 with the latest figures suggesting a severe shortage is due to the pressures of e-commerce.

A recent report has highlighted that only 18.1 million sq ft of space remains in the UK despite the building of 11.1 million sq ft built in 2021. Although this is highlighted as the equivalent of 26 Wembley Stadiums, nearly 75% of this space has already been let or is under offer at the start of 2022. There is no escaping the fact that despite the demand increasing for warehouse space, the ability to outrun the demand is not keeping pace with changing consumer trends.

Yet the prospects for extra warehouse space are alarming in the short-term. The demand for e-commerce is causing a surge in demand for extra warehouse space. This will only increase as the global pandemic has altered the retail environment. But solutions are not confined to increased space: the use of intelligent data can resolve many of these issues by utilising space and delivery schedules to free up warehouse capacity.

The capture of real-time insights enables the measurement, tracking and finding of goods without disruption to the workflow. In an environment of space restrictions and short-term storage, the control of information and real-time data is essential to fully utilise the space and keep stock moving. London manufacturer BotsAndUs has created a fully autonomous robot system called Mim to collect data to create a comprehensive overview and detailed inventory of goods in any warehouse.

This system enables goods to be recorded, identified and shipped faster, creating more space in a warehouse and reducing costs. By controlling the movement of goods in any warehouse space using autonomous data collection, users can maximise the space utilisation and reduce the need for extra space creation. This is not just a short-term solution: the demand for warehouse space will increase steadily as the e-commerce sector expands to include not only retail hardware but also food and drink businesses. These are fast-moving operations that rely on speed of delivery. To achieve that they also need efficient data to keep control of their stock.

Many logistics operations waste time and human resources trying to locate goods in their warehousing locations. Not only that, but they suffer from significant revenue reductions when incorrect goods arrive at their locations and repacked for outbound delivery. Without correct data collection, time and effort is wasted, resources underused, and deliveries subjected to delays and financial penalties.

The use of autonomous robotics to collect information on stock and assist in the movement of inward and outbound goods will ease the pressure on the logistics’ sector. What is needed now is not panic, but an understanding of the assistance and solutions robotics has for the longer-term issues related to retail logistics.

CLICK HERE to watch a video

No need to panic over lack of warehouse space

Posted on by David Priestman

Making the best use of industrial warehouse space has become even more urgent at the start of 2022 with the latest figures suggesting a severe shortage is due to the pressures of e-commerce.

A recent report has highlighted that only 18.1 million sq ft of space remains in the UK despite the building of 11.1 million sq ft built in 2021. Although this is highlighted as the equivalent of 26 Wembley Stadiums, nearly 75% of this space has already been let or is under offer at the start of 2022. There is no escaping the fact that despite the demand increasing for warehouse space, the ability to outrun the demand is not keeping pace with changing consumer trends.

Yet the prospects for extra warehouse space are alarming in the short-term. The demand for e-commerce is causing a surge in demand for extra warehouse space. This will only increase as the global pandemic has altered the retail environment. But solutions are not confined to increased space: the use of intelligent data can resolve many of these issues by utilising space and delivery schedules to free up warehouse capacity.

The capture of real-time insights enables the measurement, tracking and finding of goods without disruption to the workflow. In an environment of space restrictions and short-term storage, the control of information and real-time data is essential to fully utilise the space and keep stock moving. London manufacturer BotsAndUs has created a fully autonomous robot system called Mim to collect data to create a comprehensive overview and detailed inventory of goods in any warehouse.

This system enables goods to be recorded, identified and shipped faster, creating more space in a warehouse and reducing costs. By controlling the movement of goods in any warehouse space using autonomous data collection, users can maximise the space utilisation and reduce the need for extra space creation. This is not just a short-term solution: the demand for warehouse space will increase steadily as the e-commerce sector expands to include not only retail hardware but also food and drink businesses. These are fast-moving operations that rely on speed of delivery. To achieve that they also need efficient data to keep control of their stock.

Many logistics operations waste time and human resources trying to locate goods in their warehousing locations. Not only that, but they suffer from significant revenue reductions when incorrect goods arrive at their locations and repacked for outbound delivery. Without correct data collection, time and effort is wasted, resources underused, and deliveries subjected to delays and financial penalties.

The use of autonomous robotics to collect information on stock and assist in the movement of inward and outbound goods will ease the pressure on the logistics’ sector. What is needed now is not panic, but an understanding of the assistance and solutions robotics has for the longer-term issues related to retail logistics.

CLICK HERE to watch a video

eCommerce packaging “must change to meet COP26 objectives”

Posted on by David Priestman

The recent COP26 summit has focused new attention on the contribution that supply and distribution chains, especially in e-commerce, make to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental ills, writes Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies (formerly Packaging by Quadient). Many leading companies have publicly committed to change but, as consultants McKinsey note, “In many instances net-zero commitments are running ahead of companies’ own plans to meet them”.

Clearly, it will take years, and much innovation and investment in material production, product design and distribution technology, to deliver net-zero supply of the products that consumers want and need. But one step that ecommerce businesses could take, economically, effectively, and right now, is to stop delivering what consumers neither want nor need – excess packaging.

If businesses are serious about aligning their policies to COP26 objectives, then simple, obvious steps to reducing waste should be taken now.

The cardboard box is a wonderful invention, but the commonplace experience of receiving small items in grossly oversized packaging often filled with non-recyclable polyethylene or polystyrene void fill, has moved from amusing, through annoying, to downright scandalous. This is a wasteful act that undermines efforts to attain a net-zero future.

As a material, cardboard packaging may be far more environmentally acceptable than its petrochemical-based alternatives, but it is still a valuable resource that should be used as thoughtfully and sparingly as possible. Making and recycling paper and cardboard is an energy-intensive process using significant amounts of hot water, so keeping the amount of cardboard we use to an absolute minimum is an important step on the journey to achieving a net-zero supply chain.

The ecommerce sector has an opportunity, indeed, a duty, to use available technology to make right-sized packaging for each individual ecommerce order. Sparck Technologies offers CVP Automated Packaging Solutions that create ‘right-size’ boxes in seconds by scanning and measuring the goods – single or multi-item orders – cutting and erecting the box, sealing, weighing, and labelling. Interestingly, multiple corrugate feeders are becoming more popular with ecommerce businesses as different widths of cardboard can be selected automatically by the machine to minimise off-cuts – and branded board is also an option.

By minimising corrugate use, cardboard consumption reduces by 30% on average and void fill is virtually eliminated, significantly reducing packaging material costs. And as businesses are well aware, cardboard is under significant upward price pressure.

Furthermore, using smaller boxes means a greater density of product per truck or van load. A reduction in volume for a given quantity of goods of up to 50% potentially reduces the number of trucks required on trunk routes, and the empty running caused by ‘last mile’ vehicles having to return to depot to reload in mid-shift – both of which can significantly reduce transport GHG emissions and costs, as well as other environmental harms, from noise pollution to congestion.

CVP packaging solutions also conserve other scarce resources. Labour shortages are driving up staffing costs in the logistics industry, but right-size packaging can help reduce the requirement for drivers and staff within the warehouse – a CVP machine can typically replace between 8 and 20 manual packing stations. Up to 500 shipments an hour can be produced by the CVP Impack machine, and 1,100 packages an hour on the CVP Everest. They can also save on another resource that is becoming increasingly expensive – warehouse space.

Many net-zero strategies are widely believed to reduce consumer choice, or impair productivity and profit, or require large upfront investment for slow and uncertain gain, or require wholesale change to products, processes and business models throughout the supply chain. However, CVP Automated Packaging Solutions offer a compelling economic case by improving productivity while reducing transport, labour and material costs, along with an immediate and verifiable improvement in the supply chain’s carbon footprint.

Importantly, far from adversely impacting consumers, more efficient packaging will be immediately noticed and valued by the half of consumers who rate over-size packaging as one of the most annoying features of e-commerce, and the 77% who believe that the packaging a brand uses reflects its environmental values.

Right-sized packaging offers a net-zero contribution that is environmentally effective, commercially attractive, and available right now.

eCommerce packaging “must change to meet COP26 objectives”

Posted on by David Priestman

The recent COP26 summit has focused new attention on the contribution that supply and distribution chains, especially in e-commerce, make to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental ills, writes Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies (formerly Packaging by Quadient). Many leading companies have publicly committed to change but, as consultants McKinsey note, “In many instances net-zero commitments are running ahead of companies’ own plans to meet them”.

Clearly, it will take years, and much innovation and investment in material production, product design and distribution technology, to deliver net-zero supply of the products that consumers want and need. But one step that ecommerce businesses could take, economically, effectively, and right now, is to stop delivering what consumers neither want nor need – excess packaging.

If businesses are serious about aligning their policies to COP26 objectives, then simple, obvious steps to reducing waste should be taken now.

The cardboard box is a wonderful invention, but the commonplace experience of receiving small items in grossly oversized packaging often filled with non-recyclable polyethylene or polystyrene void fill, has moved from amusing, through annoying, to downright scandalous. This is a wasteful act that undermines efforts to attain a net-zero future.

As a material, cardboard packaging may be far more environmentally acceptable than its petrochemical-based alternatives, but it is still a valuable resource that should be used as thoughtfully and sparingly as possible. Making and recycling paper and cardboard is an energy-intensive process using significant amounts of hot water, so keeping the amount of cardboard we use to an absolute minimum is an important step on the journey to achieving a net-zero supply chain.

The ecommerce sector has an opportunity, indeed, a duty, to use available technology to make right-sized packaging for each individual ecommerce order. Sparck Technologies offers CVP Automated Packaging Solutions that create ‘right-size’ boxes in seconds by scanning and measuring the goods – single or multi-item orders – cutting and erecting the box, sealing, weighing, and labelling. Interestingly, multiple corrugate feeders are becoming more popular with ecommerce businesses as different widths of cardboard can be selected automatically by the machine to minimise off-cuts – and branded board is also an option.

By minimising corrugate use, cardboard consumption reduces by 30% on average and void fill is virtually eliminated, significantly reducing packaging material costs. And as businesses are well aware, cardboard is under significant upward price pressure.

Furthermore, using smaller boxes means a greater density of product per truck or van load. A reduction in volume for a given quantity of goods of up to 50% potentially reduces the number of trucks required on trunk routes, and the empty running caused by ‘last mile’ vehicles having to return to depot to reload in mid-shift – both of which can significantly reduce transport GHG emissions and costs, as well as other environmental harms, from noise pollution to congestion.

CVP packaging solutions also conserve other scarce resources. Labour shortages are driving up staffing costs in the logistics industry, but right-size packaging can help reduce the requirement for drivers and staff within the warehouse – a CVP machine can typically replace between 8 and 20 manual packing stations. Up to 500 shipments an hour can be produced by the CVP Impack machine, and 1,100 packages an hour on the CVP Everest. They can also save on another resource that is becoming increasingly expensive – warehouse space.

Many net-zero strategies are widely believed to reduce consumer choice, or impair productivity and profit, or require large upfront investment for slow and uncertain gain, or require wholesale change to products, processes and business models throughout the supply chain. However, CVP Automated Packaging Solutions offer a compelling economic case by improving productivity while reducing transport, labour and material costs, along with an immediate and verifiable improvement in the supply chain’s carbon footprint.

Importantly, far from adversely impacting consumers, more efficient packaging will be immediately noticed and valued by the half of consumers who rate over-size packaging as one of the most annoying features of e-commerce, and the 77% who believe that the packaging a brand uses reflects its environmental values.

Right-sized packaging offers a net-zero contribution that is environmentally effective, commercially attractive, and available right now.

FourKites acquires visibility leader NIC-place

Posted on by David Priestman

FourKites has acquired NIC GmbH (NIC-place), a leading European supply chain visibility provider. FourKites’ and NIC-place’s combined over-the-road, rail and ocean carrier networks creates the largest multimodal carrier network in Europe. This will bring global shippers the most comprehensive end-to-end global supply chain visibility platform.

The acquisition will also accelerate the adoption of secure real-time visibility solutions specifically designed for carriers. Moreover, it shortens the time to value for shippers with complex, multimodal carrier networks.

NIC-place is a market leader in supply chain visibility software solutions specifically designed for transport companies, carriers and logistics service providers. With its proprietary Data Control Center (DCC), NIC-place provides carriers a flexible and secure way to share supply chain data with customers.  At the same time carriers keep complete control of their business, their network and their data.

NIC-place was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Germany. Thousands of companies, such as Kuehne+Nagel, H. Essers, Unterer, Quehenberger and Frigotrans rely on NIC-place to track and monitor millions of shipments every year.

“We are thrilled to join forces with FourKites, the innovative market leader in real-time supply chain transport visibility and end-to-end multimodal coverage,” said Pete Jendras (pictured, left), Founder and managing director of NIC-place. “FourKites shares our vision to prioritise data security and integrity, and to empower carriers to collaborate easily with their supply chain partners. We look forward to extending the combined benefit of NIC-place’s leading carrier solutions with the largest global real-time visibility network in the world.”

As a FourKites company, NIC-place will remain focused on carrier-specific solutions. It will tap into FourKites’ leading shipper network, global scale and R&D engine to accelerate the pace of innovation. The companies will maintain the NIC-place name, and will keep the NIC-place offices in Germany from which to expand its team and operations.

“NIC-place boasts the only carrier-focused visibility solution on the market; the most advanced rail tracking features in Europe; and unmatched expertise in high-value and temperature-controlled shipments,” said FourKites founder and CEO Mathew Elenjickal (pictured, right). “This acquisition creates a powerhouse of carrier- and shipper-focused expertise that accelerates end-to-end visibility and the delivery of new solutions tailor-made for our customers’ unique requirements.”

The acquisition helps accelerate much-needed supply chain visibility across Europe. According to a recent research report on the state of European supply chains by Reuters and FourKites, 78% of European companies indicated that end-to-end freight traceability was their biggest supply chain pain point.

NIC-place’s advanced capabilities:

Data privacy and security. NIC-place’s Data Control Center (DCC) is subject to some of the most stringent data privacy regulations regarding GDPR. These laws allow carriers to have complete control over their data and with whom they share it.

Easy integration with any real-time visibility provider. NIC-place’s DCC is the only solution with standardised interfaces to all open real-time visibility platforms.  It unifies all data types from multiple telematics systems across different manufacturers and transport modes. Carriers who onboard with DCC have a simple, single hub for all of their visibility data.

Temperature-controlled and high-value shipments. NIC-place is a market-leader for tracking temperature-controlled and high-value transports such as pharmaceuticals, fresh and frozen products, and electronic equipment. The largest group of European refrigerated logistics companies rely on the NIC-place platform to better serve customers and ensure that critical goods are delivered with the highest quality.

Comprehensive and optimised rail coverage. NIC-place tracks the largest European rail network — an increasingly critical capability as many companies shift more shipments to rail in the face of ongoing ocean challenges. The company’s advanced monitoring tracks wagons, train compositions, points of interest and transports for effective use, smooth processes and better planning.

“We’re excited to see these two market leaders joining forces,” said European Carrier Rainer Linke, Unterer Logistics. “With their shared commitment to secure, carrier-controlled data sharing, collaboration and ongoing innovation, we are excited about the value this union will bring to the broader European logistics community.”

FourKites’ acquisition of NIC-place comes on the heels of record growth for both companies as they address the challenges fuelled by the ongoing global supply chain crisis. In 2021, FourKites saw 148% growth in European shipment volume, doubled the number of new European customers, grew its carrier network 35% and saw 110% growth in European carriers on FourKites’ Premier Carrier List.

FourKites will be showcasing the NIC-place solution and the value it brings to both carriers and shippers in a live webinar taking place on Wednesday, 16th February. CLICK HERE to register.

NIC-place Solution Demo

 

FourKites acquires visibility leader NIC-place

Posted on by Keith McKinley

FourKites has acquired NIC GmbH (NIC-place), a leading European supply chain visibility provider. FourKites’ and NIC-place’s combined over-the-road, rail and ocean carrier networks creates the largest multimodal carrier network in Europe. This will bring global shippers the most comprehensive end-to-end global supply chain visibility platform.

The acquisition will also accelerate the adoption of secure real-time visibility solutions specifically designed for carriers. Moreover, it shortens the time to value for shippers with complex, multimodal carrier networks.

NIC-place is a market leader in supply chain visibility software solutions specifically designed for transport companies, carriers and logistics service providers. With its proprietary Data Control Center (DCC), NIC-place provides carriers a flexible and secure way to share supply chain data with customers.  At the same time carriers keep complete control of their business, their network and their data.

NIC-place was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Germany. Thousands of companies, such as Kuehne+Nagel, H. Essers, Unterer, Quehenberger and Frigotrans rely on NIC-place to track and monitor millions of shipments every year.

“We are thrilled to join forces with FourKites, the innovative market leader in real-time supply chain transport visibility and end-to-end multimodal coverage,” said Pete Jendras (pictured, left), Founder and managing director of NIC-place. “FourKites shares our vision to prioritise data security and integrity, and to empower carriers to collaborate easily with their supply chain partners. We look forward to extending the combined benefit of NIC-place’s leading carrier solutions with the largest global real-time visibility network in the world.”

As a FourKites company, NIC-place will remain focused on carrier-specific solutions. It will tap into FourKites’ leading shipper network, global scale and R&D engine to accelerate the pace of innovation. The companies will maintain the NIC-place name, and will keep the NIC-place offices in Germany from which to expand its team and operations.

“NIC-place boasts the only carrier-focused visibility solution on the market; the most advanced rail tracking features in Europe; and unmatched expertise in high-value and temperature-controlled shipments,” said FourKites founder and CEO Mathew Elenjickal (pictured, right). “This acquisition creates a powerhouse of carrier- and shipper-focused expertise that accelerates end-to-end visibility and the delivery of new solutions tailor-made for our customers’ unique requirements.”

The acquisition helps accelerate much-needed supply chain visibility across Europe. According to a recent research report on the state of European supply chains by Reuters and FourKites, 78% of European companies indicated that end-to-end freight traceability was their biggest supply chain pain point.

NIC-place’s advanced capabilities:

Data privacy and security. NIC-place’s Data Control Center (DCC) is subject to some of the most stringent data privacy regulations regarding GDPR. These laws allow carriers to have complete control over their data and with whom they share it.

Easy integration with any real-time visibility provider. NIC-place’s DCC is the only solution with standardised interfaces to all open real-time visibility platforms.  It unifies all data types from multiple telematics systems across different manufacturers and transport modes. Carriers who onboard with DCC have a simple, single hub for all of their visibility data.

Temperature-controlled and high-value shipments. NIC-place is a market-leader for tracking temperature-controlled and high-value transports such as pharmaceuticals, fresh and frozen products, and electronic equipment. The largest group of European refrigerated logistics companies rely on the NIC-place platform to better serve customers and ensure that critical goods are delivered with the highest quality.

Comprehensive and optimised rail coverage. NIC-place tracks the largest European rail network — an increasingly critical capability as many companies shift more shipments to rail in the face of ongoing ocean challenges. The company’s advanced monitoring tracks wagons, train compositions, points of interest and transports for effective use, smooth processes and better planning.

“We’re excited to see these two market leaders joining forces,” said European Carrier Rainer Linke, Unterer Logistics. “With their shared commitment to secure, carrier-controlled data sharing, collaboration and ongoing innovation, we are excited about the value this union will bring to the broader European logistics community.”

FourKites’ acquisition of NIC-place comes on the heels of record growth for both companies as they address the challenges fuelled by the ongoing global supply chain crisis. In 2021, FourKites saw 148% growth in European shipment volume, doubled the number of new European customers, grew its carrier network 35% and saw 110% growth in European carriers on FourKites’ Premier Carrier List.

FourKites will be showcasing the NIC-place solution and the value it brings to both carriers and shippers in a live webinar taking place on Wednesday, 16th February. CLICK HERE to register.

NIC-place Solution Demo

 

TSC offers on-site servicing across entire range

Posted on by David Priestman

TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH’s comprehensive On-Site Service Program, previously only available across Europe on its Printronix Auto ID industrial enterprise devices, is now available across its entire range of industrial and industrial enterprise printers, TSC and Printronix Auto ID.

Businesses cannot afford prolonged production and packaging downtime, they need to reliably produce barcode labels on demand. Even short, unplanned disruptions and failures can add time delays and costs upstream and downstream. By making the On-Site Service Program available across the complete range of TSC industrial and Printronix Auto ID industrial enterprise printers, customers can now benefit from increased operational availability, consistently high print quality and longer life for the hardware itself.

“Whether you’re a large or small company, you don‘t need unpleasant surprises, in supply chain productivity, you need to keep things moving and ensure your printers are performing optimally at all times,” said André van Swaaij, Manager Services and Customer Solutions TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH.

The On-Site Service Program can be purchased with any new TSC industrial printer and Printronix Auto ID industrial enterprise printer, or added later. It helps not only keep businesses up and running but also gives them known service costs. The Program ensures TSC devices are kept in good order by certified TSC technicians and include labour costs, travel expenses (up to 150km) and genuine spare parts*. By only using genuine components, TSC ensures compatibility and longevity of the printers.

Bringing service programmes on TSC printers in line with Printronix Auto ID devices means TSC can now consistently and cost-effectively support both brands and enable customers to remain at peak productivity at all times.

“Having tailor-made service and maintenance contracts on both TSC and Printronix Auto ID industrial and industrial enterprise printers helps companies forecast service costs over a fixed period of time allowing complex work to be planned and budgeted for,” explained van Swaaij. “Faults can also be quickly and professionally resolved, and defective devices repaired at short notice or exchanged.”

In addition to its two-year guarantee, TSC printer customers can also extend their warranties to three, four or five years, providing they take out the policy within 30 days of purchasing the printer. The company offers two options:

  • Priority Guarantee: Includes repairs if electrical parts malfunction, replacement of defective components with genuine spare parts, labour costs, cleaning, adjustments and function testing.
  • Comprehensive Warranty Coverage: Includes everything in Priority Guarantee plus replacement of wear parts such as platen rollers and print heads.
* Excludes print heads, cutting parts and components damaged by users

TSC offers on-site servicing across entire range

Posted on by Keith McKinley

TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH’s comprehensive On-Site Service Program, previously only available across Europe on its Printronix Auto ID industrial enterprise devices, is now available across its entire range of industrial and industrial enterprise printers, TSC and Printronix Auto ID.

Businesses cannot afford prolonged production and packaging downtime, they need to reliably produce barcode labels on demand. Even short, unplanned disruptions and failures can add time delays and costs upstream and downstream. By making the On-Site Service Program available across the complete range of TSC industrial and Printronix Auto ID industrial enterprise printers, customers can now benefit from increased operational availability, consistently high print quality and longer life for the hardware itself.

“Whether you’re a large or small company, you don‘t need unpleasant surprises, in supply chain productivity, you need to keep things moving and ensure your printers are performing optimally at all times,” said André van Swaaij, Manager Services and Customer Solutions TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH.

The On-Site Service Program can be purchased with any new TSC industrial printer and Printronix Auto ID industrial enterprise printer, or added later. It helps not only keep businesses up and running but also gives them known service costs. The Program ensures TSC devices are kept in good order by certified TSC technicians and include labour costs, travel expenses (up to 150km) and genuine spare parts*. By only using genuine components, TSC ensures compatibility and longevity of the printers.

Bringing service programmes on TSC printers in line with Printronix Auto ID devices means TSC can now consistently and cost-effectively support both brands and enable customers to remain at peak productivity at all times.

“Having tailor-made service and maintenance contracts on both TSC and Printronix Auto ID industrial and industrial enterprise printers helps companies forecast service costs over a fixed period of time allowing complex work to be planned and budgeted for,” explained van Swaaij. “Faults can also be quickly and professionally resolved, and defective devices repaired at short notice or exchanged.”

In addition to its two-year guarantee, TSC printer customers can also extend their warranties to three, four or five years, providing they take out the policy within 30 days of purchasing the printer. The company offers two options:

  • Priority Guarantee: Includes repairs if electrical parts malfunction, replacement of defective components with genuine spare parts, labour costs, cleaning, adjustments and function testing.
  • Comprehensive Warranty Coverage: Includes everything in Priority Guarantee plus replacement of wear parts such as platen rollers and print heads.
* Excludes print heads, cutting parts and components damaged by users

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