Active RFID Europe, 20 September, Guoman Tower Hotel, London, will be the premier forum for users and developers of Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and short range wireless communications devices. Keynote speeches are headed by the Gold Sponsor Wavetrend with Savi Lockheed Martin, Broekman Group, Aeroscout, Philips, Ubisense, Cisco, Motorola and many more presenting.
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.
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES INDUSTRYS FIRST VALUE-PRICED RUGGED BAR CODE SCANNER
Aug 14, 2006
LS3008 Bar Code Scanner Provides an Affordable, High-Performance, Rugged Scanning Solution
Item level RFID - the prosperous market 2006-2016
Aug 14, 2006
Item level RFID is set for substantial growth over the next decade. A new study from IDTechEx forecasts and explores key markets that will apply item-level tagging, advances in technology and the mass adoption that will follow. Dr. Peter Harrop from IDTechEx summarises this study below.
CODING IN THE COLD NESTLE WARMS TO IMAJE
Aug 14, 2006
On 27 March 2006, Imaje signed a Preferred Supplier Agreement with Nestrade, Nestl World Trade Corporation.
SAP World Tour UK 06
Aug 14, 2006
Listen to current SAP retail customers Halfords and Alpha Retail speak about their experiences implementing SAP retail solutions with gold partner CIBER Novasoft,
Biggest ever SYSPRO deal shortlisted in manufacturing IT awards
Aug 14, 2006
Global manufacturer and SYSPRO user, The Doncasters Group has been shortlisted in the 2006 Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards.
YORKSHIRE FORWARD INVESTS 6.5M IN 'FACTORY OF THE FUTURE'
Aug 14, 2006
Yorkshire Forward has invested 6.50 million to build a 'Factory of the Future', as part of the second phase of development of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing located at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Waverley, Rotherham
ARAMARK rolls out BCP/Toshiba retail solution
Aug 14, 2006
Managed services supplier, ARAMARK UK, has boosted store turnover and cut stock taking time by rolling out the latest retail management solution from BCP and Toshiba TEC Europe to the MODs fast-growing stores estate.
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.
