An innovative system allowing haulage companies to control all of their operations under one umbrella platform while offering complete visibility to customers, is now available from Deltion Ltd.
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.
First Customers Adopt Agile PLM Solutions for Environmental Compliance
Jun 23, 2004
Agile Product Governance and Compliance Solution Enables Dolby Labs and Quantum to Address WEEE, RoHS, and Other Environmental Directives While Driving Improved Product Profitability
Grand Marnier distils G.O.L.D. Stock for traceability and optimisation of its warehouses
Jun 23, 2004
Aldata G.O.L.D. Stock software will ensure warehouse optimisation and traceability throughout Grand Marniers supply chain.
ARC Advisory Group Reaffirms Manhattan Associates as No. 1 WMS Supplier
Jun 23, 2004
Manhattan Associates Solidifies its Leadership Position by Becoming Number One in EMEA and Remaining Number One in North America.
Pedigree Wholesale invests in Accord from BCP
Jun 23, 2004
Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, the Nottingham based pet products wholesaler, is investing in an 88 user Accord Distribution system from supply chain solutions specialist, Business Computer Projects Ltd (BCP).
BearingPoint Survey: Manufacturers Still Struggle to Meet Customer Demand
Jun 23, 2004
Manufacturers Still Struggle to Meet Customer Demand for Replacing Spare Parts, According to BearingPoint and APICS Survey.
BRITISH BUSINESSES ACKNOWLEDGE E-MARKETPLACES DELIVER SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS
Jun 23, 2004
Online marketplaces reduce operating costs and improve internal efficiencies reveals new research.
Europe dominates US Global manufacturing overseas investments
Jun 23, 2004
Central and Eastern Europe investment increased ahead of EU expansion.
Epicor Expands European Channel with New Partner DABAC
Jun 23, 2004
DABAC has joined Epicors Partners for Growth Program as a Distributor, to offer Epicor Vantage alongside its own portfolio of business solutions.
E-WAREHOUSE LAUNCHES ONLINE SHOPPING CHANNEL
Jun 23, 2004
Application developer, e-Warehouse, has developed e-Ware as a cost-effective tool to help SMEs to boost online sales.
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.