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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Aldata G.O.L.D. becomes partner for MC&A in the United States

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The contract covers an Aldata G.O.L.D. Stock software installation together with G.O.L.D. Radio, G.O.L.D. Voice, G.O.L.D. C-Plan and G.O.L.D. Events modules.

HUCKERBY ROYALLS LATEST JOBSHOP RELEASE MAJORS ON SPEED AND FLEXIBILITY

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Jobshop 9.2, the latest release of Huckerby Royalls comprehensive manufacturing software suite, provides major time savings and more streamlined operation, backed by the need for fewer data entry or command keystrokes.

MORE WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT INNOVATION FROM CHESS WITH LATEST EMPIRICA SOFTWARE

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Advanced new features and functional improvements to enhance support for processes including real-time tasking, despatch load management and processing are delivered by the latest version of the popular Empirica Warehouse Management System from Chess Logistics Technology.

EIGHT NEW CONTRACT WINS FOR EXEL COMPANY PHARMA LOGISTICS 12 MONTHS SINCE ACQUISITION

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Acquisition boosts healthcare business in Italy.

Night Owl truck stops

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Fuel service resumed thanks to deal with CH Jones.

CARRIER LOGISTICS IN THE US DEVELOP A PROGRESS-BASED FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

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The new ANC system called FOCUS will be used by ANC's 800 users spread over 85 depots handling more than 125,000 pieces of freight per night.

FREE RFID MASTERCLASSES FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS

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Softworld Supply Chain, 16 17 March 2005, NEC, Birmingham.

Racal Antennas Boost Customer Service and Profitability with K3s Smartvision CRM

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The system will generate all sales quotations, consolidate the customer and contact information and provide more consistent quotations together with timely and accurate sales forecasting.

Lack of RFID knowledge at 3PLs is holding back RFID implementations

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Major European manufacturers and retailers expect logistics service providers to knowledgeable about RFID, experienced in its implementation and capable of taking a proactive role in its integration. While tier-1 companies are bullish about the business benefits of RFID and leading in deployments, tier-2 companies are more sceptical and look to logistics service providers to help them extract value from the technology.

Solutions @ Work implements Cybit telematics systems to monitor and protect its fleet

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Order fulfilment increases 15 per cent through expanded fleet management flexibility and rollout to wider market; enhanced customer satisfaction as drivers avoid congestion and provide an on-time service.

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.

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