A new generation of in-cab mobile devices, which can be used for a variety of purposes, is offering retailers the chance to control their distribution fleets much more effectively. Simon Jack explores its potential to control key areas of retailers’ logistics operations. Skip to page 14 of the Retail Week Supply Chain supplement, linked below,…
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A team of second year University of Derby students has been selected to design and deliver an iconic trophy for one of the most prestigious transport and logistics awards in the country. The Microlise Driver of the Year Awards are run by one of the country’s largest technology providers for the transport sector, Microlise, to…
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Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, Andrew Jones MP, responsible for making sure goods are safely moved around the UK and beyond, is expected to speak at the Microlise Transport Conference in May. Mr Jones, who was recently ranked sixth in Motor Transport’s Top 20 Power Players list, has been in…
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Rexel, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies and services, has deployed Microlise Fleet Performance telematics across its UK fleet of more than 350 light commercial vehicles. Across Europe, Rexel Group accounts for over 12 billion Euros in annual sales. In the UK, the company operates brands including Newey & Eyre, Parker Merchanting,…
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CILT’s (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) new chief executive Kevin Richardson has confirmed his speaker status at this year’s Microlise Transport Conference – 18 May, Ricoh Arena. Richardson joined CILT in December 2015 and this will be one of the first opportunities to hear him speak publicly about his vision for CILT and key…
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New Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Kevin Richardson, has been confirmed as a speaker at the Microlise Transport Conference, now the largest road transport conference in Europe. Richardson joined the Institute in December 2015 and this will be among the first opportunities to hear him speak publicly about his…
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Food retailer The Co-operative is looking to boost driver efficiency and reduce its environmental impact through an investment in new fleet technology. The new tech implementation includes Microlise’s Fleet Performance, a tool that encourages drivers to adopt a fuel efficient driving style. Microlise Journey Management has also been deployed to provide insight and visibility around…
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The Co-operative, one of the UK’s best known brands, has deployed a new vehicle telematics and transport management solution from Microlise to support its ambitious store development plan to open 120 new shops in 2016. The mutual, which is the UK’s leading community food retailer, has a priority to increase technology integration and drive a…
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UK-based food business Aryzta Food Solutions UK has started using journey management solutions by Microlise to its entire UK fleet of 105 vehicles in order to boost its delivery operations. Aryzta is already using ORTEC planning and route optimization tool, and Microlise’s journey management solutions will link with the ORTEC tool.
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ARYZTA Food Solutions UK, a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery products, has deployed fleet performance and journey management solutions from transport management solution provider Microlise across its entire UK fleet of 105 vehicles. The company, which owns and operates the Delice de France brand, along with a host of other…
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UK “big four” supermarket Morrisons has deployed a new telematics solution across 545 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in order to reduce fuel costs and cut carbon emissions. The new solution, based on Fleet Performance and Journey Management products from telematics platform provider Microlise, has been deployed within six weeks of order including integration to Paragon’s…
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Registration is now open for the 2016 Microlise Transport Conference, taking place on 18 May at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The free-to-attend conference attracted over 1,000 delegates in 2015 and, says Microlise, is expected to prove equally popular next year.
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