Taking place for the second year, RFID 4 Retailers at the London Marriott in Mayfair is a one day "retails to retailers" conference looking at the short and medium term implications on the use of RFID technology through out the retail supply.
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.
Co-op Selects Manhattan Associates Integrated Logistics Solution for the Retail Industry
Sep 07, 2004
Manhattan Associates Solutions to Underpin Leading Convenience Retailers Supply Chain Re-engineering Initiative.
Weekly report on viruses and intruders
Sep 07, 2004
This week's report on viruses and intruders looks at four threats: Bagle.AY, Bagle.AW, Bagle.AV and CodeBase.gen.
Customer Data In Real Time
Sep 07, 2004
Eight months after project start, Lenta, a wholesale and retail discounter in St. Petersburg, has a powerful ERP solution.
RedPrairie launches DLx Labour in Europe
Sep 07, 2004
Advanced Productivity Management Solution expected to expand RedPrairies success story in Europe.
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.
