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oneywell recently introduced
its latest technology
breakthroughs and
innovative solutions to address
the rapid rise in e-commerce in the
Middle East, and the continued
development of the region’s
manufacturing, retail and logistics
sectors.
The new products and solutions are
targeted at regional manufacturers,
distribution centers, logistics
providers, delivery firms and
retailers, and aim to significantly
streamline operations and ultimately
achieve better bottom-line results by
driving efficiency across supply chain
operations.
The new technology, announced
during the Honeywell LIVE: The
Future of Supply Chain, Today
online broadcast event, range from
a revolutionary 3-D dimensional
system that automatically
captures the volume of parcels to
connected solutions that boost the
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productivity of workers in brick-and-
mortar retail stores.
“The e-commerce boom and
growing consumer expectations
have put a spotlight on operational
inefficiencies and disconnects. To
stay competitive, businesses need
to deploy the Internet of Things,
cloud solutions and automation
throughout their supply chains,”
said John Waldron, president
and CEO of Honeywell Safety
and Productivity Solutions (SPS).
“The technology we launched
demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and bringing to market
hardware and software solutions
that can help organizations boost
productivity and safety.”
Edmond Mikhael, general manager
for Honeywell SPS in the Middle
East, Turkey and Africa (META),
said: “Having access to the latest
technology allows those working in
supply chain management to plan
better, run multiple operations and
drive collaborative decision-making,
therefore improving delivery and
response times.”
“Our solutions increase effectiveness
through automated and optimized
processes that reach every
touchpoint – from the warehouse
to retail shops, enabling a seamless
end-user experience and allowing
our customers to get closer to
their goal of a more efficient, next
generation supply chain,” he added.
Honeywell is deploying connected
solutions for a range of customer
challenges. Automation, software
and hardware solutions are helping
retailers meet growing customer
expectations for faster and cheaper
delivery. Cloud technology is helping
logistics providers better track and
route deliveries. And connected
safety solutions from SPS make
workplaces safer by enabling better
monitoring of workers in high-risk
situations, such as firefighters or
utility line workers.
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