JDA Software has acquired global supply chain software provider i2 Technologies for an enterprise value of around £182 million ($346 million) as it tries to strengthen its position in the supply chain and optimisation market.
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Plant hire company Liebherr-Rental has fitted a range of RDS on-board weighing systems to its fleet of wheeled and telescopic loaders in the UK.
Safe Europe has launched Monityre, a wireless tyre pressure monitoring system which the company says could help a 100-strong fleet cut its fuel bill by around £100,000 a year.
Avery Weigh-Tronix is set to launch a new software package designed to identify and weigh vehicles and trailers, manage customer and supplier contracts and handle in and outgoing payments.
Management Dynamics has developed Air Rate Manager, an on-demand application to help companies manage air freight costs more efficiently.
DHL has installed a pallet measuring system at its international gateway in London Colney to enable it to weigh, measure and scan large pallets quickly.
Secureseal has launched an electronic hubodometer intended to make it easier for companies to keep track of how far trailers have travelled by accurately recording wheel revolutions.
Ingersoll Rand has appointed Ray Pittard as president of its Climate Control Technologies division in Europe, replacing Didier Teirlinck.
Department store Harvey Nichols has installed a business intelligence platform from Board, replacing a number of existing tools from Business Objects, Arthur Planning and Hyperion as it tries to “harmonise” its business and reduce costs.
Technology and business consultancy CVL has appointed Paul Cunningham to the newly created role of associate director as it expands its supply chain and retail team.
