Research among 700 IT directors in the manufacturing industry reveals that their primary spending objectives are to improve system stability and up-time (39%) and to deliver business benefit (38%). Only 20% in the manufacturing sector spend in order to cut costs.
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.
Stretched IT budgets in the manufacturing sector focus on business benefit over cost-cutting
Oct 01, 2004
Outsourced logistics to account for 45% of total logistics spend as EU15 manufacturers and retailers outsource more supply chain functions
Oct 01, 2004
According to Datamonitor, total spend on outsourced logistics will reach Euro175.5bn by 2008 to account for 45% share of total logistics spend.
TXT e-solutions interested in Finmaticas Supply Chain business
Oct 01, 2004
TXT e-solutions (Nuovo Mercato TechSTAR TXTS) advises that today it has sent a nonbindingletter expressing interest in assessing the company divisions forming Finmatica SpAsbusiness in the Supply Chain sector.
Norwich Union partners with Cybit to launch "Fleet Telematics"
Oct 01, 2004
New 'Fleet Telematics' solution to provide fleets with performance based premium rebates and pricing stability through fixed price cover over 2 or 3 years.
One of Denmarks biggest retailers invests with Geac to help it compete with major global fashion brands
Oct 01, 2004
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system will enable rapid new product introductions via coordination of global partners for Dansk Supermarked Gruppen.
Weekly report on viruses and intruders
Oct 01, 2004
This week's report will focus on two worms -Noomy.A and Bagle.BB-, and a Trojan called HardFull.A.
16,17 March 2005 - Softworld Supply Chain 2005
Oct 01, 2004
Softworld Supply Chain is Europes leading event for effective supply chain management solutions.
20, 21 October 2004 - Softworld Business Integration Expo 2004
Oct 01, 2004
Softworld Business Integration Expo is the UK's only event to showcase the full range of integration tools and technologies that update, consolidate and co-ordinate all of the applications and business processes within - and between - enterprises.
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.
