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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.
Manhattan Associates latest release offers greater global supply chain visibility and expanded optimisation capabilities
May 24, 2006
Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc., has announced that the latest release of its Supply Chain Solutions will be available on May 26, 2006.
INFOR APPOINTS TREVOR SMITH TO MANAGING DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR UK AND IRELAND
May 24, 2006
Infor, the largest global enterprise software provider focused on developing solutions for the manufacturing and distribution industries, has just appointed Trevor Smith to Managing Director and Vice President for UK and Ireland.
IBS ANNOUNCES UK GROWTH
May 24, 2006
IBS (UK) Ltd has announced a period of sustained growth for its UK operations, including a 34 per cent increase in revenue in 2005. Simon Shorthose, MD, IBS UK (pictured) comments.
METRO Group Goes Live with Intermec Gen 2 RFID Technology
May 24, 2006
METRO Group, one of the world's largest retailers, has gone live with Intermec Inc. Gen 2 RFID (radio frequency identification) technology in its Cash & Carry wholesale stores throughout Germany.
IBM Uses Advanced Analytics to Transform Inventory Management for Retail Industry
May 24, 2006
German Retailer Max Bahr Innovates Business Process to Achieve 99 Percent Service Level
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.
