The solution will enable the organisation to react more quickly and flexibly to its customers requirements and requests for information, and ultimately will underpin greater business efficiency and competitiveness.
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.
Sidewinder launches ServiceVIEW at SME 2005
Oct 05, 2005
Believed to be an industry first, it not only graphically and numerically summarises performance against measurement criteria such as SLA levels or number of appointments per day, it also predicts performance and KPIs.
ASPECTIVE PROMOTES SPEED AND ACCURACY WITH A CONVERGED GPS AND FIELD WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Oct 05, 2005
Integrates industry leading TomTom navigation software with ViryaNet to provide a one-stop solution for field force navigation and real-time resource tracking
9 November 2005 -- BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING 4 RETAILERS
Oct 05, 2005
The UKs only dedicated event for Business Continuity Planning & Disaster Recovery in RETAIL now in its 3rd year.
INDEPENDENT CONVENIENCE STORE CHAIN ROLLS OUT EPOS SYSTEM
Oct 05, 2005
VPoS from VoiteQ provides greater managerial visibility across all David Sands stores and improves stock control at branch level
HOMEBASE MOVES TO IBM PLATFORM FOR ITS WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Oct 05, 2005
Catalyst International has announced that it has successfully migrated its CatalystCommand Warehouse Management System (WMS) to Homebases new IBM AIX servers. The migration was carried out over five weekends without impacting Homebases operations and has already delivered huge performance improvements.
Alliance UniChems Norway retail business goes live in under five months with Manhattan Associates replenishment solution
Oct 05, 2005
Norway implementation follows successful deployment across UK and Is part of European-wide implementation to streamline replenishment process
A UNIQUE RFID SOLUTION THAT USES DOLPHINS FROM HAND HELD PRODUCTS
Oct 05, 2005
High Wycombe-based UnIQue ID, the automated data capture solutions specialist, has adapted two of Hand Held Products' Dolphin(r) mobile computers to incorporate RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) capabilities.
Western European SRM Applications Market on the Upswing as Strategic Sourcing Fuels Growth, Says IDC
Oct 05, 2005
Demand for supplier relationship management (SRM) applications in Western Europe increased in 2004, according to a new study from IDC. Much of the demand has come from a surge in orders for strategic sourcing solutions integrating and leveraging existing procurement systems.
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES SELECTS SOFTBRANDS' FOURTH SHIFT ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOLUTION TO RUN ITS OPERATIONS
Oct 05, 2005
Clover, a leading provider of compatible consumable printing supplies to the rapidly growing digital imaging supplies industry, has selected Fourth Shift to run its operations. The modular and fully integrated Fourth Shift system will allow Clover to safeguard and expand their efficiencies right across the supply chain.
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.
