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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Lean manufacturing, business intelligence and workflow products are the focus for Lilly Software at the CIM Show

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A new module to streamline workflow, a business intelligence module and a system to support lean manufacturing operations, complemented by suites for manufacturing, warehouse and supply chain management, are products being highlighted on the company's stand at the CIM Show.

FIELDCENTRIX HELPS HONEYWELL DEPLOY GLOBAL FIELD SERVICE PLATFORM

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Roll-Out Marks International Expansion of Honeywell's Award-winning FieldCentrix Implementation.

PeopleSoft and JDA Software Partner to Deliver Enterprise Solution for Retailers

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Integrated Solutions to Improve Financial Control, Reduce Costs and Speed Information to Retail Executives.

European software solutions provider, VcsTimeless, heads for China

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VcsTimeless signs a partnership agreement for the distribution and support of its retail software solutions in China with Hong Kong-based company, Bedford Technologies Ltd.

Leading Team Set Up New IT Professional Services Firm

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A team of partners and directors from top firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Origin, Anderson Consulting and IBM, have joined forces to launch an IT professional services company, Acuera Consulting Limited.

RAC saves 300,000 per annum by reviewing its network and monitoring services

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Design and roll-out of 2 separate WANs: Insite and Uptime.

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.

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