Del Equipment UK, a rapidly expanding manufacturer of vehicle tailifts is about to solve a key management issue that many design-orientated producers face following the implementation of an integrated CAD/ERP solution.
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.
INTERNACIONALE-AU NATURALE USES TALKMAN VOICE TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY
Jul 07, 2005
Picking Accuracy improved by 10 per cent and efficiency up 15 per cent.
Load planning can we make better decisions faster?
Jul 07, 2005
In order to find out exactly how load planners make decisions and what pressures they are under, Magenta Technology, a leading provider of real-time planning solutions, invited load planners from some of the UKs top logistics operations to a roundtable discussion.
WINCANTON SELECTS SERENA TO PROVIDE POWERFUL APPLICATION LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Jul 07, 2005
Serena Helps European Supply Chain Solutions Company to Minimise Complexity; Improve Control and Visibility Throughout Lifecycle.
Optimal Planning with PTV Intertour: The Dutch household appliances industry relies on trip planning made by PTV
Jul 07, 2005
The companies use the software for daily home delivery scheduling and effective planning of their field sales force.
Skills for Logistics Experience Booster Provides Substitute for Real Life Industry Experience
Jul 07, 2005
Skills for Logistics has developed a programmed called the Experience Booster which is intended to provide a proxy for experience and will come to serve as an industry-wide standard.
Wonderwares SuiteVoyager 2.5 Software Now Offers Dynamic Web Analysis and Reporting
Jul 07, 2005
With a single, scalable environment, the new release of SuiteVoyager software greatly reduces life-cycle costs of production and performance management systems through a configurable environment that dynamically links production and performance analysis reports and data.
EXEL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH ALECOP-AZUERO FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION OF EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Jul 07, 2005
As well as shipping educational materials, agricultural machinery, and laboratory and teaching equipment, the Company will also manage customs brokerage and logistics management from the port of arrival to each of seven agricultural and education centres in Venezuela.
Firestone Polymers Outsources Mobile Asset Management to TrenStar
Jul 07, 2005
TrenStar Inc. has purchased the industrys second largest returnable aluminum container fleet from Firestone Polymers LLC. In addition, TrenStar will provide an outsourced mobile asset management solution to the synthetic rubber producer for a 10-year period.
Kewill acquires Perwill to extend its leadership in the EDI and collaborative commerce marketplace
Jul 07, 2005
The acquisition brings with it a highly experienced team of sales, professional services, support, managed services and development people as well as a highly scalable business to business (B2B) collaborative commerce technology platform, Perwill eBiz-ManagerTM.
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.
