This edition of Panda Softwares weekly report looks at seven examples of malware: a hacking tool, Amplusnet; two Trojans, Mytob.EN and Downloader.CZR; two worms, Mytob.EP, and Bobax.AO; a spyware program, Smitfraud; and a virus, Smitfraud.A.
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.
Deal with the issues
Jun 13, 2005
The consumer goods supply chain has many issues to deal with. What is more, these issues are growing in complexity and need addressing immediately. We address some of the issues to Martin Hiscox, EMEA Leader, RedPrairie.
Xplores Rugged Tablet PCs Meet Emerging Defense Training Challenges
Jun 13, 2005
Xplores iX104C2 Tablet PCs have been deployed as a part of combat training systems. Tablets are used by the supervisor of the training session to monitor the session and record the data for post-training analyses. Case study.
Xplores iX104C2 Rugged Tablet PCs Mobilize Oil Haulage in Finland
Jun 13, 2005
Using Xplore's rugged tablet, the transportation company receives the oil delivery schedule from Teboil Oy via GPRS connection direct to oil trucks. Drivers can monitor the amount of each oil type remaining in the containers and can respond to urgent changes in the route plan.
Rugged Technology Ramps Up District Heating Systems
Jun 13, 2005
The service staff deployed Xplore's rugged iX104C2 Tablet PCs with indoor/outdoor readable AllVue displays and snap-on GPS modules. The database of plans for buildings and districts enables immediate access to needed information.
Automating Documents for RFID
Jun 13, 2005
Document Process Automation enables companies to make the most of RFID technologies by eliminating manual processes for managing paper documents associated with tagged items.
Advances In Technology Mean Accurate Reporting Of Stock Levels And Value For Beaverbrooks
Jun 13, 2005
Using Nucleus IS - Stock Audit, Beaverbrooks manages its 5,000 product lines by capturing data at the warehouse and at each of its 52 outlets.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES BEGINS SHIPPING FIRST HIGH PERFORMANCE UHF RFID PRINTER/ENCODER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR EUROPEAN RFID SPECIFICATIONS AND FREQUENCIES
Jun 13, 2005
The new R4Mplus printer/encoder is uniquely designed to provide European suppliers to major retailers with RFID tag encoding and printing capabilities that meet case and pallet tagging requirements now and into the future.
Texas Instruments and VeriSign Collaborate on Authenticated RFID Model for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Jun 13, 2005
Combining RFID and PKI Technologies Adds New Layer of Security to Combat Counterfeit Drugs.
Sanderson signs new customers worth 500,000
Jun 13, 2005
Sanderson, the leading UK-owned wholesale distribution and cash & carry software provider will supply its Swords software to three new customers in the UK wholesale market with contracts worth in excess of 500,000.
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.
