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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.
COGNEX ANNOUNCES HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAMERA LINK FRAME GRABBERS
Jun 09, 2005
Cognex has announced the MVS-8600 Series, a new family of frame grabbers that support the Camera Link digital communications standard.
MCL Technologies and Vocollect provide customers with voice recognition for mobile computers
Jun 09, 2005
MCL Technologies, a recognised leader in high-productivity software development tools for mobile workforce applications, and Vocollect, the global leader in voice-directed work, today announced the release of MCL-Collection with Vocollect Voice.
VSc Solutions adds Routing as a Service to Dispatch Dynamic
Jun 09, 2005
VSc Solutions, leaders in supply chain and last mile integrated dispatch management today launched the availability of routing and scheduling optimisation as a software service as part of Dispatch Dynamic.
TRACKER HELPS LOCAL BUSINESS THRIVE
Jun 09, 2005
E&D Boiler Maintenance is a rapidly expanding business based in Stowmarket. Its local client base has grown as the company continues to deliver customer satisfaction. Its seven-strong fleet have all recently been fitted with the TRACKER Reporter vehicle asset management system. Productivity has increased as a direct result.
Password Management receives vote of no confidence from IT Managers
Jun 09, 2005
Passwords are the most basic element of any IT security system, yet new research findings revealed today show that many organisations are still tripping up at this first security hurdle.
THE KEY TO COMPLIANCE
Jun 09, 2005
Michael Burling, EMEA managing director of Thor Technologies, examines how an effective enterprise provisioning solution can help companies comply with corporate governance regulations.
VOITEQ SHOWS SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN TURNOVER AND PROFITS
Jun 09, 2005
Voice systems specialist continues success in 2004. Turnover increased 185% to 4.96 million. Net profit* increased 296% to 682,094.
ARGOS CHOOSES VOXWARE'S VOICELOGISTICS TO VOICE-ENABLE DISTRIBUTION CENTRES
Jun 09, 2005
Argos Achieves 99.8% Accuracy, Improves Productivity and Reduces Training Time.
Onninen signs frame agreement with Consafe Logistics
Jun 09, 2005
The Onninen Group, one of Europes leading materials services companies, has signed a frame agreement with Consafe Logistics AB. The agreement means Onninen will use Astro WMS in their distribution centres group wide.
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.
