Logistics Link North

FREE Seminar Programme

Tuesday 14th October 2008

Distribution Planning
9.45 - 10.15


Title:
Discover logixcentral: scheduling on the move

Speaker:
Grenville Benton, Commercial Executive, DPS

Content: DPS International (www.dps-int.com) is one of the world's leading of suppliers of vehicle routing and scheduling software, the LogiX suite, based on a wealth of experience in logistics consulting.

Now in its 25th year, the company has launched a ground-breaking web version of LogiX called logixcentral (www.logixcentral.com). logixcentral is the only web-based scheduling software on the market and it has already won three awards for innovation.

In addition to the usual benefits of LogiX, such as a reduction in mileage, fuel, vehicles and hence carbon footprint; logixcentral also offers the convenience of browser access.
logixcentral may be deployed in two ways:

  • Internet version: operates on a pay monthly pricing system making it viable for smaller companies
  • Intranet version: offers a multi-depot solution for larger companies, hosted on their own servers.

Inotec & Belgravium
10.30 - 11.00

Title:
RFID is it right for you?

Speakers:
David Drinnan inotec UK & Jon Hall Belgravium

Auto ID specialists inotec UK and Belgravium will present an educational seminar focused on the use of RFID in the logistic and industrial sectors.

Items covered include an introduction and overview of RFID technology, comparisons between RFID and barcode solutions along with a diagnostic to determine whether RFID is right for your business.

The seminar is aimed at removing some of the mystery and misconceptions regarding the technology and includes pragmatic and live examples demonstrating the benefits which this exciting and powerful technology is already delivering to the commercial marketplace.

Dematic
11.15 - 11.45

Title:
Intelligent Order Fulfilment Solutions for the Warehouse

Speaker:
Simon Barnwell, Sales Manager Northern Europe, Dematic

Content: Dematic, the UK's leading automated logistics systems provider will be showcasing latest trends and solutions focussing on small and medium sizes companies. With Order Fulfilment the most labour-intensive warehouse process, Dematic will present examples of leading edge system solutions from around the world. The solutions covered will include both case and item picking, using a mix of technologies such as Voice, Conveyor and Goods To Man picking that maximise productivity, accuracy and solution flexibility, delivering a strong ROI.

Wire 3
12.00-12.30pm


Title:
Drive down costs and increase efficiencies with Vehicle Telematics

Speakers:
Andrew Pearce and Paul Joyce

Content:The seminar will be based around the logistics market and how you can reduce fuel costs and increase efficiencies when utilising the latest vehicle tracking and mobile data solutions that Wire3 provide, we will be concentrating on how fuel is costing every logistics operator and the hidden costs that they are unaware of i.e. unauthorised journeys, unnecessary idling, unnecessary journeys and overtime that should never occur.

Andrew Pearce and Paul Joyce will be presenting facts and figures taken from live customers and demonstrating how operators can reduce their monthly overheads with the use of simple to use software.

Clandestine Software
12.45 – 13.15

Title:
Using Voice in an RF environment


Speaker:
Mike Smith, Clandestine Software

Content:While voice technology claims to offer a fast payback from improved accuracy and productivity, there are human elements and other limitations to consider.

Mike Smith of Clandestine Software will explain the circumstances under which this technology works well, and where it doesn't.

Wednesday 15th October 2008

Distribution Planning
9.45-10.15am



Title:
Discover logixcentral: scheduling on the move

Speaker:
Grenville Benton, Commercial Executive, DPS

Content: DPS International (www.dps-int.com) is one of the world's leading of suppliers of vehicle routing and scheduling software, the LogiX suite, based on a wealth of experience in logistics consulting.

Now in its 25th year, the company has launched a ground-breaking web version of LogiX called logixcentral (www.logixcentral.com). logixcentral is the only web-based scheduling software on the market and it has already won three awards for innovation.

In addition to the usual benefits of LogiX, such as a reduction in mileage, fuel, vehicles and hence carbon footprint; logixcentral also offers the convenience of browser access.

logixcentral may be deployed in two ways:

  • Internet version: operates on a pay monthly pricing system making it viable for smaller companies
  • Intranet version: offers a multi-depot solution for larger companies, hosted on their own servers.

Inotec & Belgravium
10.30- 11.00


Title:
RFID is it right for you?

Speaker:
David Drinnan inotec UK & Jon Hall Belgravium

Content:Auto ID specialists inotec UK and Belgravium will present an educational seminar focused on the use of RFID in the logistic and industrial sectors.

Items covered include an introduction and overview of RFID technology, comparisons between RFID and barcode solutions along with a diagnostic to determine whether RFID is right for your business.

The seminar is aimed at removing some of the mystery and misconceptions regarding the technology and includes pragmatic and live examples demonstrating the benefits which this exciting and powerful technology is already delivering to the commercial marketplace.

Dematic
11.15-11.45

Title:
Intelligent Order Fulfilment Solutions for the Warehouse

Speaker:
Simon Barnwell, Sales Manager Northern Europe, Dematic

Content: Dematic, the UK's leading automated logistics systems provider will be showcasing latest trends and solutions focussing on small and medium sizes companies. With Order Fulfilment the most labour-intensive warehouse process, Dematic will present examples of leading edge system solutions from around the world. The solutions covered will include both case and item picking, using a mix of technologies such as Voice, Conveyor and Goods To Man picking that maximise productivity, accuracy and solution flexibility, delivering a strong ROI.

Wire 3
12.00-12.30pm


Title:
Drive down costs and increase efficiencies with Vehicle Telematics

SpeakerS:
Andrew Pearce and Paul Joyce

Content:The seminar will be based around the logistics market and how you can reduce fuel costs and increase efficiencies when utilising the latest vehicle tracking and mobile data solutions that Wire3 provide, we will be concentrating on how fuel is costing every logistics operator and the hidden costs that they are unaware of i.e. unauthorised journeys, unnecessary idling, unnecessary journeys and overtime that should never occur.

Andrew Pearce and Paul Joyce will be presenting facts and figures taken from live customers and demonstrating how operators can reduce their monthly overheads with the use of simple to use software.

Clandestine Software
12.45 – 13.15

Title:
Using Voice in an RF environment

Speakers:
Mike Smith, Clandestine Software

Content:While voice technology claims to offer a fast payback from improved accuracy and productivity, there are human elements and other limitations to consider.
Mike Smith of Clandestine Software will explain the circumstances under which this technology works well, and where it doesn't.

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