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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.
Instant Business Network Software Makes Team Collaboration Easy
Oct 26, 2004
Why wait months to implement enterprise team collaboration and project management software when you can get your entire team productively using the Instant Business Network in less than a day?
ZEBRA ANNOUNCES ITS BAR-CODE LABEL PRINTERS ARE PLUG-AND-PLAY COMPATIBLE WITH SAP SOLUTIONS
Oct 26, 2004
Printer rollout costs set to drop dramatically for users of SAP solutions.
AIRESPACE INTRODUCES THE NEW 3500 WLAN CONTROLLER, DELIVERS FIRST COMPLETE WLAN SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED ENTERPRISES
Oct 26, 2004
Company Expands Intelligent WLAN Services to cover Enterprise Locations with Small/Medium Footprint.
Automated RFID/data collection for Manufacturing, Logistics and Distribution industries
Oct 26, 2004
Automated RFID/data collection for any AS/400 application in 5 days.
Wal-Mart commissions Swisslog to build two more distribution centres
Oct 26, 2004
The new distribution centers will be built in Pennsylvania and Illinois, USA. Start-up of the two sites is scheduled for mid 2006.
Bathroom Products Manufacturer Plans Overseas Expansion And 50% Growth With Exel ERP System
Oct 26, 2004
The EFACS installation will be relied on to improve all aspects of management information and to enable DLP to produce a greater number of low-level and level-access shower and bathroom products whilst maintaining staff levels.
Epicor Enhances Financials and Supply Chain Management Suites
Oct 26, 2004
Epicor Enterprise Enables Efficient Inventory Planning and Management, Order Fulfillment, Compliance and Control for Midmarket Companies.
Pointsec signs global contract with ABB
Oct 26, 2004
Pointsec's security solution becomes corporate standard for data protection on mobile hand held devices at ABB, world leader in power and automation technology.
Competitive realities drive European logistics consolidation as global clients call for global capabilities
Oct 26, 2004
The last few months have been witness to significant consolidation amongst the major heavyweights in Europe's logistics sector.
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.
