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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.
SOFTBRANDS CREATES DEDICATED BUSINESS UNIT TO MEET DEMAND FOR FOURTH SHIFT AND SAP BUSINESS ONE ERP ALLIANCE
Jun 25, 2004
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE DEPLOYS STRATEGIX E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF SERVICES
Jun 25, 2004
OneOffice system to automate procurement process, creating paperless office and driving better value from suppliers.
UDEX PARTNERS WITH KING DISTRIBUTION & SERVICES TO IMPROVE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY
Jun 25, 2004
UDEX, the UK's leading data quality services provider, has recently announced its break through into the non-food service sector, securing a major deal with King Distribution & Services, part of the Autobar Group.
OBID i-scan HF - Readers identify HF EPC
Jun 25, 2004
FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH, manufacturer of the highly successful OBID i-scan HF product family, has announced the release of firmware for their product line that enables support of EPC transponders that correspond to the AutoID Center specifications.
Optimal supervision of the cold storage supply chain with OBID i-scan HF Readers
Jun 25, 2004
FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH, manufacturer of the highly successful OBID i-scan HF product family, announced the release of firmware for thier product line that enables support of the KSWTempSense-transponder offered by KSW Microtec Corp., Dresden, Germany.
New OBID i-scan mid-range reader
Jun 25, 2004
With the OBID i-scan Mid-range reader ID ISC.MR200, FEIG ELECTRONIC offersa reader, supplementing the OBID i-scan13.56 MHz reader family which identifies ISO 15693-transponders and EPC-tags.
New OBID i-scan Antenna Multiplexer
Jun 25, 2004
The eight port antenna multiplexer ID ISC.ANT.MUX-A by FEIG ELECTRONIC is an affordable way to implement wide scale antenna systems for gates, portals and shelf identification systems.
SATO's Latest Desktop Printer CX400 Brings a Brand New Look to Front Desk Printing
Jun 25, 2004
This is a new generation of SATO's desktop printers with a small footprint.
Efficiency in motion
Jun 25, 2004
Zebra is well known for its industrial printers. The companys products are found in many different environments where rugged print solutions are key to efficient operations. The company is also producing innovative mobile printing technology and the following story spells out how the company itself makes use of this development for improving its distribution centre operations in Preston, UK.
Negotiating Successfully
Jun 25, 2004
This is the alleged transcript of an actual radio conversation between a US naval ship and a Canadian maritime contact off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995.
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.
