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RGIS unveils universal self-scan software for retailers

Inventory management solutions provider RGIS revealed its latest innovation: U Count. U Count is an innovative SaaS technology that allows retailers to access its market-leading inventory tools directly from their own devices, the company explains. The software is designed to transform in-house inventory and make it more accurate, efficient and highly cost-effective, it says. U Count is tailored to the needs of small- to medium-size business, including departments in larger retailers or independent storeowners. RGIS says the technology represents the most advanced solution on the market, enabling retailers to enhance their inventory capabilities using any Android or iOS handheld device. “We’re thrilled to introduce U Count to the market, providing retailers with an adaptable and innovative solution to meet their inventory needs,” said Asaf Cohen, global CEO at RGIS, in a statement. “This self-scan software gives businesses the ability to conduct efficient and professional-grade inventory management in-house, making it particularly valuable for smaller retailers or those where outsourced professional solutions are usually unfeasible due to cost. With U Count, our aim is to make RGIS’s leading technology accessible for all retailers, regardless of their stock levels or size, empowering them with the right tools to streamline their processes and enhance inventory accuracy. At RGIS, we believe U Count delivers just that — a universal, intuitive solution designed to meet retailers’ inventory requirements comprehensively.” The software’s cutting-edge functionality includes optional integration with RGIS’s figure laser, which leverages subitizing methodology to enable rapid and reliable inventory, the company notes. The figure laser can be hired either with or without handheld devices, adding to the flexibility that RGIS’s U Count has to offer, it says.

Toyota Material Handling releases eco-friendly forklifts

Toyota Material Handling has expanded its portfolio with the release of high-performance, eco-friendly forklifts. These new offerings are the Integrated Mid & Large Electric Pneumatic Forklifts and the refreshed Core Electric Forklift series. The models deliver superior operational efficiency while enhancing environmental sustainability, the company says. This reinforces its commitment to its Vision 2030 and its goal to become a carbon-neutral company. “Our two newest products reinforce Toyota’s commitment to environmental stewardship without compromising the efficiency and power of our reliable products,” said Bill Finery, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling, in a statement. “These two new models are impactful in many different applications, meeting the needs of all our customers and harnessing the innovation and power of our electric products.” Engineered to meet the most demanding heavy-duty applications, the Integrated Mid & Large Electric Pneumatic Forklifts are particularly fit for outdoor environments where robust performance is required for transporting heavy loads. The electric pneumatic forklifts have load capacities ranging from 8,000 to 17,500 pounds, making it versatile across various applications, the company notes. Each model is equipped with an integrated lithium-ion battery, delivering low maintenance and reduced downtown. It is powered by a Toyota-designed electric dive system, offering the performance of internal combustion with the efficiency of electric models. Meanwhile, the Core Electric Forklift delivers efficient uptime and lower energy consumption to maximize productivity and cost efficiency with improved motors and controllers, the company says. The new models are designed to prioritize operator comfort with ergonomic enhancements. The upgraded forklift offers increased runtime and 34 customizable options as well.

Hitachi launches food quality visualization solution

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd. announced it now is offering paid samples of its food quality visualization solution, which uses time-temperature sensing ink. The ink changes color based on elapsed time and temperature, enabling cost-effective quality monitoring in the supply chain, the company notes. Without requiring power or retrieval, the solution simplifies tracking temperature-sensitive products, improving product value and reducing waste, it says. This solution includes a label printed with time-temperature sensing ink and a quality visualization app. The label is attached to products and includes a two-dimensional code for tracking. By scanning the label with the app, users can determine accumulated temperature data, predict ripeness and identify the optimal time for consumption.

Domino Printing Sciences announces pallet labeling solution

Domino Printing Sciences launched its new Mx-Series electric pallet labeler, the Mx350i-eP. The new, electrically driven pallet labeler boasts a suite of smart technological enhancements that allow for safer operation and improved efficiency, all while reducing overall energy and air consumption compared with traditional pneumatic technology, the company says. The mx350i-eP is part of the company’s electric range of print and apply label applicators, which builds on existing Mx-Series technology by delivering electrical applicators with potion paths in the horizontal and vertical planes, which suite a wide range of product and palletizing applications. Domino shares that electrical applicators are a significant improvement from pneumatic application technologies that offer a substantial reduction in overall energy and factory air requirements. “In the global logistics industry, where millions of pallets are shipped every day, the need for effective labeling for traceability and identification of products as they move through supply chains has never been greater,” said Sharmil Ghouse, global head of thermal transfer overprinters (TTO) and print and apply (P&A) at Domino, in a statement. “As demand for print and apply labeling continues to grow year on year, businesses are prioritizing sustainability, seeking energy-efficient pallet labeling technologies that align with their environmental goals while protecting worker safety, and enhancing operational efficiency — we have developed the Mx350i-eP with these demands in mind.” Like all technologies from the company, Mx350i-eP is designed to help customers promote efficiency and reduce the risk of waste by utilizing efficient labeling processes, the company says.