This week's report on viruses and intruders will focus on four malicious code: three worms -Bagle.AF, Atak.A and Korgo.Z-, and the Trojan Xebiz.A.
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.
Siemens VDO awards satnav data contract to MI International
Jul 19, 2004
MI International wins contract to supply a bespoke European points of interest and business directory to Siemens VDO.
Terra Nitrogen selects Atos Origin to upgrade production information systems
Jul 19, 2004
Atos Origin will replace 10 plant systems and a central management system with the latest industrial software products.
Announcing the 2004 Information Management Awards
Jul 19, 2004
The Information Management (IM) Awardsnow in their ninth yearare the most widely recognized and coveted symbols of excellence and innovation in the management of business information in the UK.
IDC Security Conference 2004 to Address Threats and IT Solutions in Dublin and London
Jul 19, 2004
To help enterprise buyers evaluate the latest security threats and solutions, IDC will host Security Conference 2004 Ireland on September 23 in Dublin and Security Conference 2004 U.K. on September 24 in London.
Deloitte joins Smart Active Label Consortium
Jul 19, 2004
Further demonstrating the firm's commitment to RFID technology.
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.
