Company Will Gain Full Asset Visibility and Item-Level Traceability for its Millions of Unique Flower Seedling Trays
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.
Small Wholesalers Set To Benefit As Sugro And Sanderson Launch Affordable Software Solution
Oct 12, 2005
The service has been launched to provide smaller wholesalers with the opportunity to support their businesses with the market leading solution, Swords from Sanderson, without the need for individual capital investment in the software.
TNT EXPRESS ICS WINS THE EUROPEAN QUALITY AWARD
Oct 12, 2005
The TNT Express Information & Communications Services (ICS) team - based at Holly Lane, Atherstone has been awarded the European Quality Award by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), for demonstrating Excellence in the Operational Units of larger companies, category.
Co-op protects its goods in transit with Secureseal
Oct 12, 2005
Secureseal is a permanent re-usable seal with a unique random security number generator that eliminates the ongoing cost and administration of disposable seals. It can be fitted to roller shutter and standard back doors of curtainsiders, box vans, rigids and other specialist trailers.
Reading between the lines: Bar code basics
Oct 12, 2005
Modern automated warehouses, conveyor belts and manufacturing facilities increasingly require the implementation of identification systems. Datalogic white paper.
John Lewis Set to Make Substantial Savings While Increasing Staff Productivity Using Warehouse Management System from RedPrairie
Oct 12, 2005
John Lewis Chooses RedPrairies Solution Suite to Streamline Operations at Distribution Centres Nationwide as it Expands Storage Capacity and Grows Shop Numbers by 40% over 10 years
8 December 2005 -- Seminar on Manufacturing Logistics and Synchronised Supply Chain...
Oct 12, 2005
...at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Money doesn't buy results
Oct 12, 2005
New Booz Allen Hamilton innovation study finds no relationship between R&D spending and corporate performance
25, 26, 27 October -- Epicor Software and European Supply Chain Council road show set for October
Oct 12, 2005
Educational seminars highlight Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model
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.
