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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Weekly report on viruses and intruders

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In this weeks report on viruses and intruders we will be looking at three worms, Tobecho.A, Mytob.E; and Elitper.D.

Make your orders always enHand with Casio

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enHand is the essential tool for field sales personnel, developed specifically to enhance control of inventory, minimise shrinkage and remove the necessity to manually re-process orders back at base.

Manhattan Associates Delivers for British Land in The ARC at Meadowhall

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Warehouse Management Solution Forms Core Element of Innovative Service to Retailers.

Manugistics Dedicated Business Units Will Serve the Synchronised Supply Chain Needs of Retail and Consumer Goods Industries

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Each specialised group will have separate sales, pre-sales, industry marketing and client service executives to capitalise on emerging opportunities, focus on the unique challenges these industries face and leverage an industry edge.

Leading Mexican Grain Distributor and Third Party Logistics Provider Gains Competitive Advantage with RedPrairies Warehouse Management Solution

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Almacenadora Mercader Achieves Improved Inventory Management and Operational Efficiency.

Rockwell Collins Taps MCA Solutions

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Service Planning & Optimization Software Delivers Worldwide Service Excellence for Government and Commercial Aviation Customers.

ALDATA ANOUNCES END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN TRACK & TRACE

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G.O.L.D. Track has been launched to coincide with the need to provide pro-active reporting based on new regulations on product traceability, and at a time of a rise in health and bio-terrorism scares.

SATO Teams with Oracle to Offer RFID Compliance Solutions

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Together, SATO and Oracle can provide leading RFID compliance solutions with a complete offering of consulting, services, hardware, and enterprise software.

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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