By Bo Tao, Chief Technology Officer, FourKites.
It’s everywhere. AI-powered this. AI-enabled that. And, yes, it’s for good reason — there are very real, very practical and incredibly astonishing use cases for AI in business. Of course, for every company unveiling real innovations, there are countless others exaggerating, or AI Washing.
Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain articles
Manufacturing and Supply Chain IT articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology within supply chain applications. All topics are covered in these articles which include ERP/MRP, Manufacturing Software, Advanced Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management Software, Automatic Identification/Datacapture, Voice-Directed Warehousing, Printing & Labelling, Transport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.
An AI inflection point and the art of possible in supply chains
Apr 18, 2024
95% of IT leaders concerned about mainframe modernisation backlog
Apr 18, 2024
Some 95% of IT leaders across industries have voiced concerns over the implications of not modernising applications and data running on mainframe systems.
Transporeon joins the Virtual Watch Tower Network
Apr 18, 2024
Transporeon, a Trimble Company, has joined the Virtual Watch Tower Network (VWTnet). A digital platform delivering collective intelligence from multiple industry players, VWTnet improves collaboration and visibility in global supply chains and modernises disruption management.
Synergy Logistics has partnered with industry solutions adviser, Supply Chain BEST, to expand WMS implementation capabilities
Apr 17, 2024
Working together as preferred channel partners, rapidly expanding Synergy will leverage access to Florida-based Supply Chain BEST’s end-to-end system implementation and project management expertise.
Manufacturers using less than two fifths of their ‘data brain’
Apr 17, 2024
Appsbroker & CTS, the Google Cloud-only consultants, has released a new report showing that manufacturers are still struggling to get full value from their ‘data brain’ – the data an organisation captures and analyses to drive business value.
GoComet sets sail with smart freight planning module
Apr 17, 2024
GoComet, the supply chain visibility platform, has launched its GoSchedules emissions tracking component, an addition to the company’s Smart Schedules module, to support logistics planning teams with climate goals.
The Retail Technology Show announces the shortlist for its 2024 Innovation Awards
Apr 17, 2024
The Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading industry event that connects retail’s changemakers and leading tech providers, has announced the shortlist of its 2024 Innovation Awards, which champion progressive, best-in-class technologies and solutions.
BlackBerry collaborates with AMD to advance foundational precision and control for robotics industry
Apr 16, 2024
At Embedded Worldy, BlackBerry Limited announced a collaboration with AMD designed to develop the next-generation robotic systems by enabling new levels of low latency and jitter and repeatable determinism.
Hobbyist astime or industrial evolution? IDTechEx explores the maturing 3D printing industry
Apr 16, 2024
After years of hype, the 3D printing industry has moved onto a more critical examination of the value-add that effective additive manufacturing adoption brings to businesses and supply chains. In a recent episode on 3D printing, the technology innovation podcast ‘Tomorrow’s Tech by IDTechEx’ explored the history and benefits of this versatile technology...
Online shoppers are demanding faster and more convenient delivery options
Apr 15, 2024
A new study looking at delivery preferences when ordering online has confirmed that consumers want retailers to provide faster and more convenient delivery options.
Logistics Information Technology News (LogisticsIT.com)
Logistics information technology (LIT) is the use of information technology (IT) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics operations. LIT encompasses a wide range of technologies, including:
- Barcoding and electronic data interchange (EDI): These technologies are used to automate the exchange of data between different parts of the supply chain.
- Warehouse management systems (WMS): These systems are used to track inventory levels, manage orders, and optimize the flow of goods in and out of warehouses.
- Transportation management systems (TMS): These systems are used to plan and track shipments, manage carriers, and optimize routes.
- Fleet management systems (FMS): These systems are used to track and monitor vehicles, manage fuel consumption, and improve driver safety.
- Geospatial technologies: These technologies are used to track the location of goods in real time and optimize delivery routes.
- Artificial intelligence (AI): AI is being used in logistics to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and optimize operations.
LIT can help logistics organizations to improve their performance in a number of ways, including:
- Increased efficiency: LIT can help to automate tasks, streamline processes, and improve communication between different parts of the supply chain. This can lead to significant reductions in costs and improved efficiency.
- Improved visibility: LIT can help to track the location of goods in real time and provide visibility into the entire supply chain. This can help to identify and resolve problems more quickly and improve customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced decision-making: LIT can help to provide decision-makers with real-time data and insights. This can help them to make better decisions about things like inventory levels, shipping routes, and pricing.
