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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SAP Extends Safe Passage Program to Small and Midsize Enterprises

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SAP AG announced the next wave of its Safe Passage program of SAP applications and support, joining with its channel partners in a special program and conversion credit designed specifically for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) running PeopleSoft and JD Edwards solutions.

TRANSALIS LAUNCHES PAY AS YOU GO EDI FOR COMPANIES OF ANY SIZE

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Transalis Ltd has announced the immediate availability of iComConnect.NET, a Pay As You Go EDI Solution that allows companies to trade electronically with all of its customers large and small. This unique solution, developed by a British company, is set to deliver the cost savings and efficiency benefits that EDI provides for potentially thousands of small & medium size companies in the UK and beyond.

COMPUTERWORLD HONOURS PH EUROPE LTD WITH "BEST PRACTICES IN MOBILE & WIRELESS" AWARD FOR 2005

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pH Europe Ltd Recognized for Strategic Deployment of Mobile and Wireless Technology.

Leading U.K. Importer and Distributor of Floor Coverings and Furniture Chooses Epicor

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Responsive Designs to Leverage Epicor for Distribution to Reduce Costs and Drive Efficiency in Business Processes and Warehouse Operations

Kelgray Launches Complete Warehouse Management Solution

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Kelgray, a leading data capture solutions provider, has become a Global Partner for Radio Beacon Inc., a provider of modular warehouse management solutions (WMS).

Infor SyteLine 7 Gains Significant Momentum with Manufacturing Markets

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Infor SyteLine version 7.04 provides enhanced international appeal.

Consortium launches comprehensive UHF supply chain solutions

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Intellident announce the launch of a range of high performance UHF RFID products for the supply chain, developed within a consortium of leading RFID technology vendors, including Philips Semiconductors, UPM Rafsec and Feig. The Consortium was led by Intellident, in partnership with rfiq solutions.

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH STOCK TRACEABILITY

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THEN CERT HAS THE SOLUTION

Paxar uses air to solve Radio Frequency Identification problem

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The RFID Label for Metals and Liquids.

SSA Global Selected by Cognos for Platinum Award

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Alliance with Cognos provides SSA Global customers with compelling proposition for corporate performance management solutions

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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