The development of a web portal using Business Intelligence from Business Objects enabled United Co-operatives to deliver complete transparency of operational performance and created new standards of supply chain visibility.
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.
WRQ VERASTREAM OPTIMISES SORTING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM AT DHL BELGIUM
Dec 07, 2004
Centrally Stored Data Integrated into Local System.
Tesco.com set to lead the pack with online shopping Xperience
Dec 07, 2004
Supermarket giant, Tesco.com, can confidently claim to be delivering the goods with its internet shopping arm, as it appoints mobile computing specialist Xperience to supply 300 of its largest shops with a state of the art electronic order picking and fulfilment hardware solution.
Extended Lane Attributes Now Available for Integration with NAVTEQ Map of Germany
Dec 07, 2004
Product Poised To Improve Clarity of Route Guidance For Motorway Intersections
TNT Express in The Netherlands saves time and money with Zebra mobile printers
Dec 07, 2004
TNT Express in The Netherlands saves time and money with Zebra mobile printersEvery day, TNT Express transports tens of thousands of shipments all over the world on behalf of their customers. The majority of items pass through the system trouble free. However, about a quarter of items are unlabelled when TNT collect them, and have to be labelled on arrival at the local TNT Express depot.
HHP launches European website for partners
Dec 07, 2004
New site offers channel partners more localised information.
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.
