A major logistics provider wanted to use leading edge technology to improve their service offering. They used Juniper Innovations’ consultants to help with hardware selection, system and website designs. Read the rest of this entry »
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Website and system design help provided for major logistics provider
January 5th, 2012Technology project delivery help given to major maintenance and repair operator
December 12th, 2011Juniper Innovations have provided technology project delivery to help a major maintenance and repair operator. Read the rest of this entry »
IT strategy support provided for maintenance organisation
November 21st, 2011A maintenance and repair organisation required IT strategy advice including a review their existing software, hardware and service levels. Juniper Innovations were asked to provide some advice to help improve both their customer and IT service levels. Read the rest of this entry »
Barcoding the NHS
June 20th, 2011
Having been a member of GS1’s Supervisory Board since 2007, the NHS Supply Chain has recently signed up to the GS1 UK Data Pool in order to synchronise data for 620,000 products with its suppliers.
GS1 is an independent, not for profit, global supply chain data standards and solutions organisation. It facilitates a common data set allowing an NHS partnership to drive the adoption and use of coding standards, to improve patient safety in the NHS in line with the Department of Health’s recommendations.
In addition, by standardising codes, the NHS aim to reduce the purchasing of duplicate items and incidences of paying different prices for the same item across the organisation.
Bite Size Tracking For Businesses And Consumers
June 17th, 2011
Imagine putting food on your plate and having your computer tell you whether it is out of date, or contains unsuitable ingredients for you. Or imagine your fridge creating your shopping list when food gets low or when a product goes bad. Or even popping food in your oven for it to automatically start the appropriate cooking process. Well “nutrismart” an invention by London student Hannes Harms, may turn these ideas into a practical reality. Whilst at the same time, help create supply chain tracking improvements within the food industry. Read the rest of this entry »
Wall Street Journal Discusses Productivity Tools
June 14th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about the use and misuse of heavy equipment fleet. All related to Asset Management and GPS tracking equipment, the article echoes many good points and examples of where and how this technology is employed, including the monitoring of over productive workers, engines that run too fast and lunches being eaten in air conditioned cabs. Read the rest of this entry »
Supply Chain Internet Of Things Takes Another Step Forward
June 14th, 2011
The Internet of Things is blurring the line between the on-line and real world. Imagine using the internet to search for your lost car keys or office laptop, or being text or tweeted if a borrowed asset such as a handheld computer, lone worker device or even a lawn mower hasn’t been returned on time. Well in China, the Internet of Things is being used in Supply Chain Management. Read the rest of this entry »
Here Comes Google After Your Wallet
May 29th, 2011
Google have finally entered the mobile payments and NFC market by launching Google Wallet. Using NFC devices, Google Wallet is aimed at replacing your actual wallet, allowing you to make purchases using your mobile phone. Google’s market entry has been long awaited however its launch is not without controversy. Read the rest of this entry »
How Much Technology Does Your Supply Chain Embrace?
May 28th, 2011
Many Supply Chains have embraced ERP, WMS, TMS, APO and many other solutions to advance efficiencies and have more productive working practices. Has your Supply Chain however gone far enough? Compare how your Supply Chain management works given the advances in technology available. How far are you really embracing technology or are you still stuck in the 1990’s?
5 reasons why GPS tracking will improve your sales
May 26th, 2011
GPS technology is often only thought about for use in logistics deliveries and for large fleets of vehicles. It is however also used successfully in sales. If you have sales personnel and are not using GPS tracking, you need to find out what you are missing out on. Read the rest of this entry »