Three critical vulnerabilities affecting several Microsoft products, three new variants HT, HU, and HV- of the Mytob worm, a Trojan called Bobin.A and Application/SpyPc are covered in this weeks report.
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.
Zetes UK announce their solution to asset inventory/auditing requirements
Jul 18, 2005
The Asset Audit Kit--Protect Your Company's Assets* High speed, high volume auditing with interactive control* Reduces personnel costs whilst increasing audit frequency* Compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies.
New Intermec CN2 Mobile Computer Puts Power in Your Shirt Pocket
Jul 18, 2005
Unlike consumer-grade or "semi-rugged" PDAs, the CN2 delivers the durability necessary for data collection in a full range of in-store retail operations - including price verification, shelf pricing, receiving and cycle-counting - and size-sensitive, light-industrial operations, including receiving, putaway and picking, shipping and inventory management.
SIGMAKALON ENHANCES PICKING EFFICIENCY WITH NEW PSION TEKLOGIX 7535 HANDHELD DATA TERMINALS
Jul 18, 2005
SigmaKalon decided to invest in improved technology in order to drive much greater efficiencies for its picking processes.
AJ Wells Stokes Fires Up Business with SYSPRO
Jul 18, 2005
Rapidly expanding stove, fire and vitreous enamelling manufacturer, AJ Wells and Sons Ltd has joined a growing number of companies to implement an integrated CRM/ERP system in order to better manage their manufacturing and sales and marketing activities.
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.
