The DTI has yet to publish its draft legislation implementing the latest European General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) and is running some 12 months late.
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.
Geodis and Balnak reach agreement
Dec 13, 2004
Geodis UK is pleased to announce the recent cooperation agreement with the Major Turkish operator Balnak for the movements of cargos between Turkey and the UK by road, sea and air.
Maintaining Optimal Forecast Accuracy
Dec 13, 2004
Lori Mitchell-Keller, Manugistics Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Management , shares her insight on the value of implementing and maintaining an optimal forecast accuracy chain.
BaByliss Powers European Distribution Network with Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management Solution
Dec 13, 2004
Well-Being and Beauty Products Specialist Strives for Source-to-Consumption Visibility across European Fulfilment Operation.
Feature-rich, entry level thermal transfer printing
Dec 13, 2004
Citizen Systems Europe, a worldwide supplier of thermal printingproducts, announces the introduction of the CLP 621 thermal transferprinter to increase its range of entry level printers.
Weekly report on viruses and intruders
Dec 13, 2004
This week's virus report looks at four worms: Maslam.A, Maslam.B, Atak.D and Atak.E.
Exel's fourth vision suite brings supply chain solutions to life
Dec 13, 2004
Demonstration centre in Belgium showcases solutions.
Industrial Hardware Distributor Steinel Selects CPiO For Integrated Financial & CRM System
Dec 13, 2004
30,000 order for integrated Sage MMS, Business Intelligence and Saleslogix CRM system
OBID i-scan UHF readers facilitate US-performances in Europe
Dec 13, 2004
In November 2004, the OBID i-scan UHF long-range reader ID ISC.LRU1000-EU was certified according to EN 302208, thereby allowing the space-saving, real operation of several readers without any loss of performance regarding ranges and reading velocity.
Intermec's PX Series Delivers 24/7 Smart and Network Printing In Harsh Industrial Environments
Dec 13, 2004
Prints up to 115, six-inch long compliance labels per minute. The first printers to incorporate Intermec's SmartSystem for device management. Flexible connectivity enables use of up-to-seven wired and wireless interfaces simultaneously.
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.
