Radio frequency identification (RFID) can assist the supply chain to become real-time, says Winston Anderson, business technologist at Bytes Business Solutions.
Music for Pleasure has invested in Ultimate Retail Solutions software that enables users to send orders via cellphones.
ProScan Systems will demonstrate its barcoding, wireless and mobile solutions at the Cape Futurex exhibition from 29 September to 1 October.
Dimension Data division 3fifteen has developed and implemented a workflow process at Edcon that can track its projects.
Amid increased interest in RFID, the barcode scanning industry is producing its own low-cost mobile technology.
Square One Solutions and ComputAssist have installed laser and wireless technology at Mica to help it conduct real-time online stocktaking and control.
AccTech Systems has streamlined the IT back office solutions of the Natal Sharks.
Light Edge Technology has joined forces with kalahari.net to open its first retail operation online.
Courier and logistics companies face a number of critical issues related to efficiencies and costs, says Mark Lilje, MD of RangeGate.
The real danger of moving to radio frequency ID (RFID) is that the business will not be able to adjust to derive the enormous benefits, says Kevin Simpson, marketing director at Safmarine Computer Services.
Harmonic Group is seeking to expand its technologies into Africa by appointing a distributor in Kenya.
A campaign by US and European retailers to fast-track radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment has led to an explosion of interest, but experts warn that claims of fast returns and short-term benefits may be premature.
Sony has introduced its Retail Intelligence concept to enable retailers to source and analyse customer data to maximise store performance.