Many organisations could benefit from deferring payment of taxes to as close to the point-of-sale as possible by using bonded warehouses.
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.
Roches European Logistics Centre successfully migrates to Aldata software
Jul 29, 2004
Aldata received an order from Roche Diagnostics in Germany in May 2003 and the first phase of the delivery has now been successfully completed.
300,000+ order to implement complete new ERP systems
Jul 29, 2004
Accantia Health and Beauty Limited has placed an order valued in excess of 300,000 with business software specialists CPiO for a complete, new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Top Search Engines are affected by Mydoom.N worm
Jul 29, 2004
Google problems include personal e-mail address spoofing that Mydoom repeats repetitively
SEL Imperial employ invisible workforce
Jul 29, 2004
It is well documented that British companies involved in the sales and distribution of products are facing an up hill battle against rising fuel prices and stiff competition. However, one Doncaster-based company is fighting back with something very different, an invisible workforce.
SOX COMPLIANCE - LESSONS FOR EUROPEAN SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE US EXPERIENCE
Jul 29, 2004
This white paper explains the need for organizations involved in supply chain activities to comply with SOX and outlines the best practices that can be adopted to achieve that. Considerable amount of space is devoted to explain the impact of SOX in the US context and the learning European companies can embrace from these early adopters.
LOADBUILDER PROGRAM FROM DELTION MAKES MANUAL LOAD PLANNING A THING OF THE PAST
Jul 29, 2004
Time-consuming manual load planning is now a thing of the past for transport companies with the new LoadBuilder automatic load planning program from Deltion Ltd, creator of the logistics industrys first collaborative web based system.
Coca-Cola Enterprises to Roll out Ruggedized Handheld Computers from Symbol Technologies to 28,000 Mobile Workers
Jul 29, 2004
Symbol Technologies, Inc. have announced that Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. is purchasing Symbol's next-generation handheld computer, the Symbol MC9000, as part of a comprehensive enterprise mobility solution for its North American and European mobile workforce.
Rheem Air Conditioning Adds Logility Supply Chain Planning
Jul 29, 2004
Increasing service levels through improved inventory planning is key driver
VOXWARE'S NEW VLS-410 WIRELESS COMPUTER NOW SHIPPING
Jul 29, 2004
Faster Processor, Extended Battery Life, New Smart Charger, and VoiceXML Architecture Combine to Raise the Bar for Industrial-Strength Voice 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.
