Category: Blog Commentary
05 April 2024
British Sugar were looking to provide a blueprint for a group CCTV upgrade, supporting the monitoring and analytics of people, vehicle movements and assets. Read More >>
27 February 2024
Touchstar underwent a thorough IT process review in Feb 2024 to assess cyber resilience. Excited to share Touchstar earned 'Cyber Essentials Plus' status. Read More >>
26 February 2024
ELIQUO HYDROK select TouchStar for a rollout of the latest rugged tablets and handheld computing devices to secure stock visibility improvements. Read More >>
12 February 2024
How Damart successfully managed a rugged mobile device upgrade to minimise downtime, reduce costs and optimise operational efficiencies. Read More >>
26 September 2023
Access next generation advanced scanning with the latest upgrade to TouchStar's TS8200 Rugged Handheld Computer. Read More >>
12 May 2023
UK-based rugged mobile computing providers, TouchStar Technologies, is pleased to announce that NGF Europe Limited (NGFE), one of the World’s leading manufacturers of specialised reinforcement cord products has selected TouchStar for a third-generation RFID technology refresh. The upgrade will see the business upgrade their existing data capture technology with the latest, future proof rugged mobile computers enabling real time accuracy and control of their production processes. Read More >>
27 February 2023
UK-based rugged mobile computing providers, TouchStar Technologies, is pleased to announce that Silver Mushroom, the family run, premium online kitchen and homeware retailer has selected TouchStar for a mobile computer refresh. The upgrade will see the business upgrade their existing picking operations with the latest, rugged devices for real time stock visibility and control. Read More >>
03 May 2022
The UKIFDA show is regarded by those in the industry as the place to launch new products and services, meet clients and do business and Touchstar has been a regular exhibitor for several decades. Gordon Hyland, Touchstar’s Sales Director for the fuel division, is a well-seasoned business traveller having worked in the airline industry as well as general & fuel logistics. So what prompted him to make such a strong declaration regarding the attributes of UKFDA 2022? Click to read on. Read More >>
07 June 2021
Like all industries, the food and drinks sector face challenges, both long-standing and due to recent global events, such as COVID-19 and changes in consumer behaviours and appetites. We look at some of the key challenges being faced by food delivery businesses and how the ‘PODStar’ Electronic Proof of Delivery (EPOD) system from Touchstar can help to overcome them Read More >>
24 March 2021
From palletised and international distribution, through to contract logistics and warehousing, Expect Distribution have built long term partnerships with their clients, delivering real competitive advantage through the provision of reliable, flexible and profitable logistics operations. Read More >>
23 February 2021
With manufacturing excellence very much at the forefront of this operation, intelligent technologies play a key part in securing this company’s vision. Read More >>
19 November 2020
Following a £9million investment in a brand new cold storage facility in Portadown Northern Ireland, Carn Coldstore, a leading provider of temperature-controlled services, has selected TouchStar’s TS8200 handheld mobile computer to support real time data capture within their order picking processes. Read More >>
02 October 2020
Here at Touchstar, people are our biggest asset. We strive to find the brightest minds in data capture, logistics optimisation and mobile computing; people who can support our bulk logistics clients in implementing enterprise-ready solutions for greater operational performance. This includes our Business Development Director, Gordon Hyland. With decades of industry experience and specialising in mobile EPOS / EPOD solutions, Gordon brings a keen technical perspective to our bulk logistics division.
As our management systems continue to evolve, Gordon shares his thoughts on the latest developments at Touchstar and the wider bulk logistics market. Read More >>
30 September 2020
The battle between Windows and Android for dominance in the warehouse appears to be coming to a close with Microsoft’s decision to end support for mobile devices that use their software by 2022.
But will Microsoft’s “slow sunset” mean an automatic win for Android? TouchStar’s Jon Hall looks at some of the most frequently asked questions to offer an understanding of OS choice in a warehouse environment. Read More >>
08 July 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a uniquely challenging time for the logistics sector. Never have the world’s supply chains faced such a universally seismic set of circumstances, nor one that is likely to have such far-reaching consequences. Yet the challenges of COVID-19 have been, and continue to be, somewhat different for the logistics industry than that of other areas of business. Read More >>
26 March 2020
Many logistics workers in the UK are now considered ‘key workers’ in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This means that, rather than staying at home, healthy logistics workers can continue to keep the nation’s supply chains moving, carrying out essential duties that ensure we all have what we need during this period of uncertainty. Read More >>
18 September 2019
Oblong (UK) Ltd. The company are a provider of specialists lists for marketing purposes but they recently highlighted an entirely different venture to us that sparked our interest and is very much in keeping with our own stance on environmental issues. Oblong Trees is a not-for-profit initiative that helps individuals and organisations reduce their carbon footprint by committing to an effective and highly affordable tree planting scheme. Read More >>
19 August 2019
The key goals of implementing new technology in a warehouse environment have traditionally fallen into two camps: increasing staff productivity and replacing inefficient (often paper-based) processes. Read More >>
26 March 2019
Most businesses need a central point of operations; a hub that acts as a focus for organisational performance.
Yet, when it comes to the manufacturing industry – or indeed any industry that makes use of separate points in a supply chain such as factories and/or warehouses – having just one source of complete operational control can limit and even impede productivity in these secondary sites and place unnecessary pressure on the nerve centre. Read More >>
22 February 2019
According to respected market analysts Gartner, Global IT spending is set to increase despite Brexit, recession and tariff rumours. Gartner predicts global IT spending will reach $3.8 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2% from 2018. If the ‘gloom and doom’ predictions prove correct and Brexit helps to trigger another recessionary period, notably for the UK, why on earth would business organisations contemplate spending increases? This article explains why IT spending in a recessionary period can be critical to survival. Read More >>
25 January 2019
Over the last decade, the level of connectivity offered by the mobile devices that we carry with us has evolved from a luxury feature to an essential part of our everyday lives.
With that in mind, it’s little surprise that connectivity has become just as essential in the workplace. It’s especially important in environments where mobile workers rely on the connectivity between the mobile device they use and a central management system in order to do their job. Read More >>
26 July 2018
It’s been over two years since the vote on Brexit, yet many still remain divided over the best plan to take UK forward following its scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29, 2019. In the logistics sector, just as among the general public, opinion is split. But one thing for sure is that there will be an enormous effect for logistics players on both sides of the English Channel no matter the final deal. Read More >>
30 April 2018
Read More >>
22 June 2017
As consumers and businesses evolve, so too must the logistics industry that supports them; the sector may have existed for centuries, but it has always transformed to keep up with its users’ needs and expectations. This article runs through some of the major steps forward the industry has taken. Read More >>
30 May 2017
Fuel contamination within a large commercial tanker can be costly error, reducing the quality of the product and damaging a business reputation. New technology systems such as the Electronic Proof of Delivery system can reduce the risk of contamination by logging movement of produce at all times. Read More >>
07 April 2017
As a hub of sales, returns and supplies, your warehouse is a vital part of your business. Managing it effectively, though, is no easy feat but innovative new technologies are helping to run warehouses confidently from any location, whether it’s a neighbouring building or a city on the other side of the world. Read More >>
03 April 2017
Fuel tankers are large delivery vehicles carrying dangerous materials and so require a high-level of care to ensure that they are working to optimum standard. The law requires drivers of such vehicles to carry out daily walkaround checks, inspecting various aspects of the vehicle to ensure everything is working as it should be.
This daily walkaround check must be recorded, a task which is often seen as onerous and filled with paperwork. Frequently, issues arise with regards to poor handwriting preventing some of the information being read or paperwork getting lost or damaged in the cab. As such, companies are looking to new technology to find ways to improve this process. Read More >>
14 March 2017
Stock is something today’s retail, supply and manufacturing businesses must manage effectively – products can only be sold if they’re available, but storing everything all year round can be a major waste of valuable space. Technology can assist with understanding when demand peaks and what you have in your warehouse. Read More >>
03 March 2017
While many people view their warehouse as simply a storage space, effective management can provide huge business benefits. Using the latest technology available from Touchstar, such as robust mobile computers, rugged barcode scanners and computer software, can ensure that companies can get the most from the space they have. Read More >>
10 February 2017
A recent report looking at the logistics sector in the UK has shown a slight rise in confidence among businesses. Following four successive reports of a fall in confidence levels, this rise is seen as significant, although the level still remains lower than the highs of 2014 and 2015. Read More >>