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Day: 24 April 2024

Deliver Europe Returns to Amsterdam

Posted on by David Priestman

DELIVER Europe, the premier matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals, is back in Amsterdam on 5th and 6th June 2024. Held at the esteemed Taets Art and Event Park, this year’s event is set to gather over 1,000 leaders from industry giants such as Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung, and Tiktok, offering unparalleled opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.

Founded by Stephane Tomczak, DELIVER Europe celebrates its 9th year, maintaining its legacy of excellence in bringing together the brightest minds in retail and commerce. According to Tomczak, “We’re excited to unite the retail and commerce ecosystem. With over 1000 retailers and 150 supply chain partners expected to attend from across the continent, DELIVER Europe serves as the leading matchmaking event for the retail and commerce community. Matchmaking is in our DNA, and our unique process and platform deliver carefully curated 1-2-1 meetings, fostering valuable connections between retail giants and strategic supply chain providers.”

This year’s conference program will feature a lineup of top experts addressing the future of the retail industry. Jannie Appelt, VP Global Logistics at Just Eat, will deliver a keynote address focusing on the evolution of on-demand delivery and the trend towards empowering everyday convenience. Jesper Toubøl, Vice President Operations at LEGO, will focus his keynote presentation on the all-important need of boosting efficiency and sustainability through digitalisation and automation.

A highlight of the conference will be an exciting panel titled “The Future is Circular,” featuring Laurence Fontinoy, Head of Circularity at Decathlon, Amy-Marie Allen, Head of Fulfilment, Supply Chain at Selfridges, Stephanie Crespin, Founder & CEO of Reflaunt.com. Together, they will explore how circularity offers companies a way to gain a competitive edge at significant scale and thrive in a future in which profits will be made differently.

The future of the retail industry will be on display at DELIVER Europe’s vibrant exhibition, with over 150 supply chain experts showcasing cutting-edge solutions. Among the exhibitors is Ocado Intelligent Automation, presenting their warehouse automation solutions, including the Ocado Storage & Retrieval System (OSRS) and CHUCK AMR.

Dave Wood, Vice President Special Project at Ocado Intelligent Automation, commented, “Ocado Intelligent Automation is a pioneer of automation solutions geared at making the operations of retail brands, 3PLs, healthcare/pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, and many more industries more efficient and customer-focused. DELIVER Europe stands out as a strategic choice for Ocado Intelligent Automation in 2024. With its exceptional participants and precise matchmaking process, the event provides a valuable platform for engaging our target audience, learning more about industry needs, and driving innovative solutions forward”.

In 2024, DELIVER Europe will once again demonstrate its dedication to eco-responsibility by maintaining its 100% carbon-neutral and profit-neutral hosting approach. As the industry increasingly adopts eco-conscious practices, DELIVER Europe sets the standard by prioritising sustainability in all aspects of event planning. From providing exclusively vegetarian meals to selecting venues with convenient public transport access and implementing sustainable exhibition practices, DELIVER Europe leads the way in hosting eco-friendly events.

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Deliver Europe Returns to Amsterdam

Posted on by Keith McKinley

DELIVER Europe, the premier matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals, is back in Amsterdam on 5th and 6th June 2024. Held at the esteemed Taets Art and Event Park, this year’s event is set to gather over 1,000 leaders from industry giants such as Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung, and Tiktok, offering unparalleled opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.

Founded by Stephane Tomczak, DELIVER Europe celebrates its 9th year, maintaining its legacy of excellence in bringing together the brightest minds in retail and commerce. According to Tomczak, “We’re excited to unite the retail and commerce ecosystem. With over 1000 retailers and 150 supply chain partners expected to attend from across the continent, DELIVER Europe serves as the leading matchmaking event for the retail and commerce community. Matchmaking is in our DNA, and our unique process and platform deliver carefully curated 1-2-1 meetings, fostering valuable connections between retail giants and strategic supply chain providers.”

This year’s conference program will feature a lineup of top experts addressing the future of the retail industry. Jannie Appelt, VP Global Logistics at Just Eat, will deliver a keynote address focusing on the evolution of on-demand delivery and the trend towards empowering everyday convenience. Jesper Toubøl, Vice President Operations at LEGO, will focus his keynote presentation on the all-important need of boosting efficiency and sustainability through digitalisation and automation.

A highlight of the conference will be an exciting panel titled “The Future is Circular,” featuring Laurence Fontinoy, Head of Circularity at Decathlon, Amy-Marie Allen, Head of Fulfilment, Supply Chain at Selfridges, Stephanie Crespin, Founder & CEO of Reflaunt.com. Together, they will explore how circularity offers companies a way to gain a competitive edge at significant scale and thrive in a future in which profits will be made differently.

The future of the retail industry will be on display at DELIVER Europe’s vibrant exhibition, with over 150 supply chain experts showcasing cutting-edge solutions. Among the exhibitors is Ocado Intelligent Automation, presenting their warehouse automation solutions, including the Ocado Storage & Retrieval System (OSRS) and CHUCK AMR.

Dave Wood, Vice President Special Project at Ocado Intelligent Automation, commented, “Ocado Intelligent Automation is a pioneer of automation solutions geared at making the operations of retail brands, 3PLs, healthcare/pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, and many more industries more efficient and customer-focused. DELIVER Europe stands out as a strategic choice for Ocado Intelligent Automation in 2024. With its exceptional participants and precise matchmaking process, the event provides a valuable platform for engaging our target audience, learning more about industry needs, and driving innovative solutions forward”.

In 2024, DELIVER Europe will once again demonstrate its dedication to eco-responsibility by maintaining its 100% carbon-neutral and profit-neutral hosting approach. As the industry increasingly adopts eco-conscious practices, DELIVER Europe sets the standard by prioritising sustainability in all aspects of event planning. From providing exclusively vegetarian meals to selecting venues with convenient public transport access and implementing sustainable exhibition practices, DELIVER Europe leads the way in hosting eco-friendly events.

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Haulier Reduces Fleet Emissions and Achieves Accreditation

Posted on by David Priestman

International haulage company JJX Logistics has improved the safety and sustainability of its fleet operations by implementing advanced AI solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud. The move has enabled JJX Logistics to achieve a 17% reduction in fleet emissions in just three months and become one of the seven UK companies to gain Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) Level 1 approval.

With more than 70% of goods handled by JJX Logistics being UN-regulated dangerous goods — such as commercial lithium-ion battery packs and Class 8 corrosive liquids — Samsara has played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of drivers carrying dangerous, high-value cargo.

By fitting its fleet of 58 hard-bodied, soft-sided and temperature-regulated trailers, Sprinter vans, and articulated trucks with Samsara’s dual-facing cameras and AI-driven Vehicle Gateways, JJX Logistics has full visibility of every vehicle, which can be monitored and tracked on a single screen.

Samsara’s technology has also been pivotal in reducing overall vehicle emissions and improving fuel efficiency. Within the first three months of implementing Samsara’s monitoring features, the company has achieved a 17% reduction in vehicle emissions. The ability to monitor idling times has also helped to shape changes in driver behaviour, saving almost 400 gallons of fuel in the second half of 2023.

Haulier Reduces Fleet Emissions

Edward Martin, Head of Security & Fleet Compliance at JJX Logistics comments: “We’re continuously operating in a high-pressure environment where compliance is paramount. We’re not about moving items from A to B in bulk, as fast or as cheap as possible – we’re a solutions-driven company who work with our customers to tailor the perfect approach for every individual task. And we are able to operate at a high level of service because of the value the Samsara technology adds to our operations.

“Our vehicles are now being driven better, and this is increasing sustainability, fuel efficiency and hopefully insurance costs. The real-time tracking, transparency and efficiency we can now achieve is part of our credibility as a business.”

Philip van der Wilt, SVP and GM EMEA at Samsara, said: “Like us, JJX Logistics views every customer engagement as a partnership. Trustworthiness, reliability and customer service are at the heart of their business and regardless of what they transport, one thing that links their customers and their consignments is security and the assurance they can provide to ensure that their loads are safe. We’re pleased that our technology is playing a pivotal role in that, and we’re looking forward to seeing our partnership with JJX grow even further.”

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Goods-to-Person Calculator Helps Automation Investment

Posted on by David Priestman

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, today announced the launch of its innovative Goods-to-Person (GTP) e-Commerce Assessment Calculator. This cutting-edge tool provides businesses across industries with a comprehensive analysis of potential labour savings achievable by integrating goods-to-person technologies.

In light of the unprecedented growth of e-Commerce and escalating labour costs, companies are struggling to maintain operational efficiency and profitability. The FORTNA GTP calculator arrives as a way for warehouse operators to better plan around the challenges of recruiting, training and retaining a capable workforce.

“Using GTP for labour savings, better ergonomics, improved cycle time and space savings for e-Commerce has moved into the realm of table stakes.” said Russ Meller, Chief Scientist, FORTNA. “Our GTP calculator moves beyond generalities to specifics – it provides estimated, long-term labour savings that a properly designed goods-to-person solution can bring to a business, reflecting some of the most pressing tradeoffs. So, although designing a system will take more investigation, the calculator can quickly represent what you are leaving on the table by not having a GTP installed today.”

The FORTNA Goods-to-Person e-Commerce Assessment Calculator empowers companies to make strategic decisions by quantifying the tangible benefits and labour savings of automating their fulfillment processes. The calculator is a response to the increasing need for businesses to advance beyond traditional methods and harness the efficiency that technology offers for picking productivity. The GTP e-Commerce Assessment Calculator allows users to adjust various entries to reflect their specific operational context, delivering personalized 10-year labour savings forecasts by leveraging goods-to-person technologies.

“Today’s e-Commerce landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, demanding more efficient and scalable solutions,” added Meller. “The push for warehouse automation is not just about keeping up, it’s about setting the pace for the future.”

FORTNA invites anyone looking to revolutionize their warehouse and fulfillment operations to utilize this assessment tool to formulate a thorough business case, considering all factors alongside labour savings, to support investment in the efficiency and growth potential automation offers.

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Goods-to-Person Calculator Helps Automation Investment

Posted on by David Priestman

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, today announced the launch of its innovative Goods-to-Person (GTP) e-Commerce Assessment Calculator. This cutting-edge tool provides businesses across industries with a comprehensive analysis of potential labour savings achievable by integrating goods-to-person technologies.

In light of the unprecedented growth of e-Commerce and escalating labour costs, companies are struggling to maintain operational efficiency and profitability. The FORTNA GTP calculator arrives as a way for warehouse operators to better plan around the challenges of recruiting, training and retaining a capable workforce.

“Using GTP for labour savings, better ergonomics, improved cycle time and space savings for e-Commerce has moved into the realm of table stakes.” said Russ Meller, Chief Scientist, FORTNA. “Our GTP calculator moves beyond generalities to specifics – it provides estimated, long-term labour savings that a properly designed goods-to-person solution can bring to a business, reflecting some of the most pressing tradeoffs. So, although designing a system will take more investigation, the calculator can quickly represent what you are leaving on the table by not having a GTP installed today.”

The FORTNA Goods-to-Person e-Commerce Assessment Calculator empowers companies to make strategic decisions by quantifying the tangible benefits and labour savings of automating their fulfillment processes. The calculator is a response to the increasing need for businesses to advance beyond traditional methods and harness the efficiency that technology offers for picking productivity. The GTP e-Commerce Assessment Calculator allows users to adjust various entries to reflect their specific operational context, delivering personalized 10-year labour savings forecasts by leveraging goods-to-person technologies.

“Today’s e-Commerce landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, demanding more efficient and scalable solutions,” added Meller. “The push for warehouse automation is not just about keeping up, it’s about setting the pace for the future.”

FORTNA invites anyone looking to revolutionize their warehouse and fulfillment operations to utilize this assessment tool to formulate a thorough business case, considering all factors alongside labour savings, to support investment in the efficiency and growth potential automation offers.

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