The Dover branch of international freight forwarding and global logistics company Frans Maas is the first of the port's agents to benefit from a new digital link to the Dover DTI community, installed by Customs software specialist Impatex.
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.
Management Dynamics Expands European Operations to Meet Growing Demand
Apr 29, 2005
Leading on-demand solution provider launches London office, builds upon U.S. success.
Meadowhall truly is an International Award winning Centre
Apr 29, 2005
Meadowhall gained the Centre Productivity Category, awarded for The ARC (Accelerated Response Centre) Meadowhall's pioneering logistic and warehousing concept. The Centre beat off stiff competition from the Paisley Centre (UK) and Nine Centres of Rodamko Europe (Spain).
PartsArena Fit For The Task
Apr 29, 2005
PartsArena, the mobile technical content solution developed by software house Infomill, has added a vital string to its bow. Work on integrating the solution with TBS Taskmaster has been completed and now the two systems run as a single complete solution.
Capgemini, HP and Intel announce CP-Connect initiative to jointly help Consumer Products Companies strengthen links with Fulfillment, Trading Partners and Consumers
Apr 29, 2005
Capgemini Group, HP and Intel today announced CP-Connect, a joint initiative designed to help consumer products companies respond to customer demands more quickly, drive down costs in their supply chain,…
2005 - Key Year For Adoption of RFID Solutions
Apr 29, 2005
60 per cent of manufacturers indicate they have an RFID project underway.
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.
