Datalogic signed a binding contract for the acquisition of the entire capital stock of the Unites States based company PSC, and calls the shareholders meeting to deliberate a capital increase.
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.
ILOG UNVEILS NEXT GENERATION APS SOLUTION FOR PRODUCTION PLANNING
Oct 25, 2005
New Plant PowerOps Integrates Planning and Scheduling, Delivers Significant Efficiency Gains, Supports Interactive "What-if" Analysis
TIBCO ADDS MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES AND EXPANDS FOCUS ON CONSUMER MARKETS
Oct 25, 2005
Technology Acquisition Strengthens Enterprise Software Portfolio with Industry Leading Platform; Drives Customer Success with Process-centric Master Data Management
EPCglobal Publishes New Report Detailing the Framework for the EPCglobal Network
Oct 25, 2005
Report Outlines Framework for Future Standards Activities, Implementations, and Data Exchange via the EPCglobal Network
Microsoft and Siemens launch European MES Expertise Centre
Oct 25, 2005
Centre will help demonstrate the benefits of seamless information from the factory floor to plant managers in real time.
New Version of SAP Business One
Oct 25, 2005
In a move to solidify its lead as the premier provider to companies of all sizes, SAP AG unveiled the latest version of SAP Business One, its affordable business management software solution designed to address the needs of rapidly growing small and midsize enterprises.
25 years of Customs software
Oct 25, 2005
The UK's longest-established Customs software supplier is celebrating 25 years in business. From a one-man, one-customer business in 1980, Impatex Computer Systems now employs 25 staff and provides software for nearly 300 customers at nearly 700 sites in the UK.
Oracle expands Supply Chain suite with PeopleSoft Strategic Network Optimisation and PeopleSoft Production Scheduling
Oct 25, 2005
Oracle leverages PeopleSoft functionality to provide greater business insight across Supply Chain operations
Users demand more strategic approach from their 3PLs to help reduce supply chain costs
Oct 25, 2005
New Research Suggests Third-Party Logistics Providers Offer Tactical Services, While Users Demand Deeper Collaboration and More Strategic Offerings
STATE OF FLUX INTRODUCES MOBILIZE TO EUROPEAN LOGSITICS MARKET
Oct 25, 2005
State of Flux, a leading supply chain consulting company, is today announcing a partnership with Kaluma to deliver process-based logistics solutions based on its Mobilize software platform, to the European logistics market.
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.
