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Dec 8, 2024 | 
itsupplychain.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
We’ve all seen it: a poor, lonely abandoned shopping trolley. Marooned in the middle of nowhere – often a stream or park, or the most obscure and unexpected place. It means no harm. But is out of place. It is not where it belongs. It is not serving customers, and it is not supporting the quest to bring in revenue. In fact, it’s the complete opposite.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
waterindustryjournal.co.uk | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
By Gareth Mitchell, UK Partner Manager, Heliot EuropeGareth Mitchell, UK Partner Manager, Heliot Europe, discusses how the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and sub-gigahertz connectivity has emerged as a pivotal tool for leak detection and prevention. UK water utilities are under increasing pressure with legislation – such as Ofwat’s regulatory targets and the – underscoring the need to find innovative solutions that detect and manage leaks more effectively.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
stg-iotforall-ifastaging.kinsta.cloud | Heliot Europe |Gareth Mitchell |Andy Welch
Water leakage is a critical issue affecting residential and commercial properties across the UK, with severe financial, environmental, and operational consequences. The rising cost of water bills, paired with the prevalence of insurance claims for water damage, highlights the urgency of finding innovative solutions for leak detection.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
itsupplychain.com | Heliot Europe
With the help of Sigfox 0G technology, Austrian Post always keeps an eye on its 50,000 roll containers and more than 2,000 swap bodies – for more efficient logistics processes and optimised procurement management. In 2023 alone, the Austrian Post delivered around 4.1 billion letter and direct mail items as well as 200 million parcel items.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
itsupplychain.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
Avoiding fines, pollution and recouping lost revenue with IoTWe’ve all seen it: a poor, lonely abandoned shopping trolley. Marooned in the middle of nowhere – often a stream or park, or the most obscure and unexpected place. It means no harm. But is out of place. It is not where it belongs. It is not serving customers, and it is not supporting the quest to bring in revenue. In fact, it’s the complete opposite.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
supplychainit.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
Regular Industry Development Updates, Opinions and Talking Points relating to Manufacturing, the Supply Chain and Logistics. Rolling away with retail budgets: the hidden cost of abandoned shopping trolleys By Gareth Mitchell (pictured)UK Partner Manager, Heliot Europe Avoiding fines, pollution and recouping lost revenue with IoTWe’ve all seen it: a poor, lonely abandoned shopping trolley.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
itsupplychain.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
Local councils in the UK are facing unprecedented financial pressures, with one in five potentially facing insolvency by 2025. These councils must meet the demands for essential services, such as waste management, against a backdrop of ever-decreasing budgets. This challenge is further complicated by stringent waste management and recycling targets imposed by the government and regulatory bodies.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
itsupplychain.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
Manufacturers face rising energy and labour costs, regulatory pressures, and growing environmental responsibilities. Among their common challenges is waste management inefficiency. Traditionally, industrial waste bins, especially in expansive setups like automotive production lines, are emptied on fixed schedules, often before they are full, leading to resource wastage. Internet of Things (IoT) technology offers a solution that equips bins with sensors to monitor fill levels.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
rcrwireless.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
In the United Kingdom, a nation with a deep love for caravans, and other recreational vehicles, one in five adults has embarked on a caravan holiday since the beginning of the pandemic. But there is an ongoing struggle to ensure that these beloved mobile holiday homes are not stolen by thieves, and traditional methods of theft prevention and recovery may be falling short.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
itsupplychain.com | Gareth Mitchell |Heliot Europe
Over the last few years manufacturers and their supply chains have come up against an array of challenges. There was the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2023; the Suez Canal obstruction in March 2021; the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and ongoing war; and now, in the midst of a global cost of living crisis, there are shipping challenges affecting the transport of goods through the Red Sea, causing further delays and spikes in costs.
