Ensuring its fleet of vehicles are co-ordinated, efficient and able to meet ever-changing demands has led James & Son (GM) Ltd, leading animal feed merchants and holders of the Royal Warrant, to combine its know-how gained over the last 150 years of business with investing in the industrys first ever silo and vehicle management system.
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.
Benchpoint Wins International Recognition With "Measurement Product Of The Year" Award From The USA
Feb 23, 2005
Benchpoint, the UK web polling and measurement system, has been named as the "Best New Measurement Product of 2004". The award comes from the US-based "Measurement Standard", a specialist communications measurement portal.
Launch of GS1 UK sets new standards for global commerce
Feb 23, 2005
GS1 unifies EAN Member Organisations worldwide; signals the arrival of new services.
INFORMATICA RE-DEFINES REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERPRISE DATA INTEGRATION WITH LAUNCH OF POWERCENTER ADVANCED EDITION
Feb 23, 2005
First to deliver industry's most comprehensive set of enterprise data integration capabilities - all on one platform and with a one-hour install.
Smeg selects Maginus distribution solution to streamline sales order complexity
Feb 23, 2005
Leading manufacturer of domestic kitchen appliances deploys Maginus technology to help integrate its sales and outsourced logistics operations.
DIGITAL UNION ANNOUNCES SUPPLY CURVE SOLUTIONS
Feb 23, 2005
Enables multi-supplier, multi-factor sourcing; promotes fair procurement.
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.
