According to a new study from IDC, large players such as Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, EDS, and IBM are positioning themselves to take a leading role in the emerging radio frequency identification (RFID) services sector.
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.
CHECKPOINT SETS RFID PACE TODAY AND TOMORROW
Jul 15, 2004
Checkpoint Systems takes important part in implementing tomorrows METRO Group RFID roll-out and at todays Innovation Centre
Preactor enlarges world partner community on wave of record sales year
Jul 15, 2004
Leading scheduling software solutions provider Preactor International has increased and diversified its partner network by over 40 new resellers worldwide over the past year, on a wave of record company business performance.
Enterprise Solution for Life Sciences Companies Built on Microsoft Axapta Now Available Globally
Jul 15, 2004
Comprehensive solution meets industry requirements and streamlines business processes.
Metrologic Introduces the IS3480 QuantumE
Jul 15, 2004
A New Combination Omnidirectional and Single-line Scan Engine.
Grand Marnier distils G.O.L.D. Stock for traceability and warehouse optimisation
Jul 15, 2004
Due to the new legislation in the USA on bio-terrorism, Grand Marnier has to locate and trace its entire production and distribution supply chain, from raw materials through to finished goods.
Swisslog sells German subsidiary Transnorm divestment program completed
Jul 15, 2004
Logistics specialist Swisslog has successfully concluded the sales negotiations for its subsidiary Transnorm System GmbH.
Clyde Materials Handling chooses infor:COM
Jul 15, 2004
ERP solutions provider infor business solutions, part of Agilisys, a US company and leading supplier of enterprise business solutions to select manufacturing verticals, has secured a major new business win in the machinery and engineering sector.
New performance indicator brings hands-on help to UK manufacturing sector
Jul 15, 2004
An organisation being formally launched in the UK reportedly is set relieve the pressures on the UK manufacturing sector.
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.
