Trans-Poludnie, the leading Polish provider of logistics solutions, have started the implementation of one of the stringiest ecological norms ISO 14001 norm, defining the relationship between the company and the natural environment.
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.
1E hits the sweet spot for British Sugar
Nov 18, 2004
How 1E, the leading UK specialist software developer and Windows management consultancy, helped the UKs leading supplier of sugars, British Sugar, achieve an incident-free Windows 2003 migration during its peak production season.
Forecast Xperts Go Global
Nov 18, 2004
ForecastX Wizard will be available in Localized Editions for French, Spanish, German and Japanese.
Menlo Worldwide Selects Precision Software for Global Deployment of State-of-the-Art Parcel Manifesting System
Nov 18, 2004
Precision Software, the leading provider of international trade and freight management solutions announced today that it has signed an agreement with Menlo Worldwide.
BRITISH BAKELS LTD PLUMPS FOR 236,000 ROLL OUT OF MICROSOFT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - AXAPTA
Nov 18, 2004
Microsoft Business Solutions' partner Index Computer Systems announces contract to replace British Bakels Ltd legacy IT systems with Microsoft - Axapta.
Preactor opens doors on effective scheduling at Geddes Window Systems
Nov 18, 2004
Geddes is able to keep on top of lead times in a highly efficient, largely stress-free manner.
INDIGO ANNOUNCES RFID & VOICE SOLUTION TO ENABLE RFID COMPLIANCE
Nov 18, 2004
Indigo Software Limited is unveiling a new software solution called Syncro that utilises RFID, voice and RDT technologies to help consumer goods companies to achieve RFID compliance dictated by the major retailers.
Lean ERP is Alvis Vickers vehicle for war on waste
Nov 18, 2004
Alvis Vickers called in specialist lean manufacturing consultants, HOSCA, to help them establish a more efficient organisation.
NetDespatch equips Amtrak with online shipping
Nov 18, 2004
The online despatch service gives Amtrak's customers an easy way to book, label and track their shipments by simply connecting to the web.
Barcode-IT announce the Falcon 4420 colour screen data capture terminal
Nov 18, 2004
Barcode-IT is pleased to introduce the latest addition to its mobile computing range.
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.
