Todays report looks at the A, B and C variants of the Lebreat worm, two hacking tools -RemoteLogger and AFXFireWall.A- and a type of adware called E-Eliminator.
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.
The smart companies are looking to niche savings
Jul 25, 2005
In the highly competitive FMCG market, companies are looking at every possible way to drive down cost, maximise efficiency and ultimately profit. Whereas most look in the usual places such as costs of freight, labour, plant, raw materialsonly the really smart ones go a bit more "left-field".
The fast-moving world of the WMS
Jul 25, 2005
Changes in supply chain practice have presented some interesting challenges to suppliers of warehouse management systems (WMS) as we try to keep up with evolving market requirements. This is especially true in the FMCG/CPG sectors where the pace of change shows no sign of slowing.
Infor Introduces VISUAL Time & Attendance Solution that Integrates Labour Data Collection with Payroll and Policies
Jul 25, 2005
As part of Infors Discrete Manufacturing Essentials, the automated Infor VISUAL Time & Attendance solution standardises processes and policies and eliminates the lost productivity costs of lengthy manual procedures and human error involved in processing time cards.
Dyson Picks Sidewinder to Enhance Efficiency of Service Staff with Real-Time Appointment Scheduling
Jul 25, 2005
Dyson is using four of the components of the Sidewinder platform: RealTIME Scheduler, AppointmentOPTIMISER, ResourceMANAGER and InformationGATEWAY.
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.
