European major players from industry have joined to recommend proper actions on RFID standards and regulations to the European Commission.
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.
WonderWorld Global Conference Series
Sep 13, 2006
Microsoft Co-Sponsors Invensys Wonderwares 2006 UK event hosted by Pantek
MAP&GUIDE Mapware Conference
Sep 13, 2006
MAP&GUIDE develops and markets software covering the entire spectrum of digital map applications. Its core products include route planners with extended functionality for use in transport and logistics applications, call centres, or in sales forces, as well as navigation systems.
Supply-Chain Council Europe Annual Conference
Sep 13, 2006
The Supply-Chain Council will hold its 2006 annual European conference in Barcelona. More than 200 participants, industry practitioners, consultants, software enablers and renowned academics will attend this well acclaimed and trusted event among the supply chain management community.
Free RFID Seminar at Logistics Link North
Sep 13, 2006
The seminar, will include an introduction and overview of RFID technology and illustrate comparisons with barcode solutions along with a presentation of case studies where RFID is currently in use, in logistic and supply chain applications.
SAP Seminar dates for your diary
Sep 13, 2006
Peak Technologies has issued advance notice of some extremely popular SAP focussed seminars coming up - enlightening and FREE!
Manhattan Associates presents technology in action at Logistics Link North
Sep 13, 2006
Logistics Link North, Wednesday 20th Thursday 21st September, Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate - Stand 138
K3 Drink-IT up with Robinsons
Sep 13, 2006
Frederic Robinson Limited, brewers of Stockport, have selected a new head office solution from K3, Microsofts largest Dynamics partner (formerly Navision) in the UK, to provide information for finance, operations, property management and telesales for its business.
Witron wins picking system project for Boots The Chemists
Sep 13, 2006
Boots The Chemists, the UKs leading health and beauty retailer, is to re-organise its UK-wide supply chain network to respond more efficiently to the fast changing UK retail market.
The CIES IT & Supply Chain Conference
Sep 13, 2006
Creating Value Together - Delivering Business Growth throug Supply Chain & IT Excellence
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.
