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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.
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS NEW SERIES OF VALUE-PRICED MOBILE COMPUTERS FOR RUGGED ENVIRONMENTS
Jul 20, 2005
19-22 September 2005: Smart Labels Europe 2005 -- RFID market to reach $7.26 billion in 2008 - but what are your opportunities?
Jul 20, 2005
IDTechEx hosts sixth annual Smart Labels Europe Conference, Europe's Largest RFID event.
Outsourcing the Supply Chain in the On Demand Era
Jul 20, 2005
When a large international peace keeping organization needed to ship computer equipment to distant and often dangerous countries they decided to outsource the logistics to the same company that sold them the IT equipment. In doing so, the organization saved $5 million dollars of uplift costs that would have been applied if a third party was used. In this case outsourcing was the right decision, but can it also be a wrong decision? Linda Cantwell, Vice President, Business Growth Initiatives, IBM Integrated Supply Chain examines the issues and benefits.
SME MANUFACTURING SECTOR ON COURSE FOR RECESSION
Jul 20, 2005
- Sector shrinks for first time since Q4 2001- Employment falls for third quarter running- New orders lowest since Q2 2003.
Business Intelligence: Discover the truth about your business
Jul 20, 2005
Businesses are faced with an abundance of data but surprisingly few have the information they need for timely and accurate decision making; or worse they are mislead by inaccurate or poorly presented data. Free white paper.
Pertinence Partners with Aegis Analytical to Reduce Process Variability and Increase Productivity in Life Science Manufacturing Processes
Jul 20, 2005
New combination of systems provides improved process control and greater access to data.
BUSINESSES MUST CLEAN-UP OUTDATED TECHNOLOGY AS ENTERPRISE IT INFRASTRUCTURES ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY OBSOLETE
Jul 20, 2005
Leading Edge Forum Report Says Over Two-Thirds of IT Resources Spent On Low Value IT Work, Posing Long-Term Business Risk
Musgrave chooses BCP for next generation systems
Jul 20, 2005
Following a comprehensive systems review, Musgrave Group, Irelands largest food and grocery distributor, has chosen to re-commit to its existing solution from supply chain specialist Business Computer Projects (BCP) for its Musgrave Wholesale Services Division (MWS).
Codetrack from Codeway Keeps Tabs on Vehicles at Roll-on Roll-off Ports
Jul 20, 2005
Transport & logistics solutions provider, Codeway, has today published a new report on the benefits of its Codetrack system developed for roll-on roll-off (RoRo) operators.
Manhattan Associates Recognised by Industry Analyst for 15 Consecutive Years of Profitable Growth
Jul 20, 2005
Cape Horn Strategies cites Manhattan Associates as one of only three software companies to achieve this level of financial success.
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.
