In both retail and wholesale distribution, matching stock to demand is critical to profitability--maximising service levels while minimising stock investment. This is one of the areas where your IT system can deliver a fast ROI-provided it offers the right functionality and this is properly used.
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.
20 -22 September -- G-Log's Global Customers Highlight Second Annual G-Log User Conference, FUSION 2005
Sep 02, 2005
G-Log, the leading provider of global logistics and transportation software, announced today a stellar line-up of Fortune 100 customers for FUSION 2005, G-Log's second annual worldwide user conference.
CIMANDIS Choose Sanderson to Support Business Growth
Sep 02, 2005
Sanderson, a UK supplier of software and IT services, has won a contract to supply new technology to CIMANDIS. In a substantial order Sanderson will provide powerful new servers to support the growing enterprise.
12th -13th October 2005 -- Documation UK 2005 - Delivering solutions for all your information management issues
Sep 02, 2005
New for 2005, the Documation UK show focuses on the latest solutions and technology for efficient and effective information, content and document management. Including its own, free to attend, dedicated education programme and over 20 specialist exhibitors.
Manhattan Associates Completes Acquisition of Evant
Sep 02, 2005
Expands Supply Chain Product Footprint to Include Demand Planning & Forecasting and Replenishment
GSM CODING SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS LAUNCH REVOLUTIONARY NEW SYSTEM AT THE EAST MIDLANDS MANUFACTURING EXHIBITION
Sep 02, 2005
GSM Printer & Label Systems, the printer and labelling systems arm of the GSM group, are launching OdetteMaster V6 at the East Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition in Donnington on 14 September 2005.
Commenting…
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.
