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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Practice performance expectations for smart packaging

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There seems to be a common expectation among radio frequency identification (RFID) newcomers that putting an inexpensive, passive smart label on a box will create an accounting nirvana. Download this white paper.

BOCs new transport management system boosts safety, service and efficiency standards and its environmentally friendly too!

2 BOCs new transport management system boosts safety, service and efficiency standards and its environmentally friendly too!

Thanks to 7global and partner VSc Solutions, BOCs global transport management system is helping to improve driving standards, boost service levels and increase corporate efficiency

Russian retailer Uniland slashes stock burden with Aldata G.O.L.D.

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Uniland, the 4th largest daily goods retailer in Russia, has reduced store stocks by 20% and store out-of-stocks by 15%, following the implementation of the G.O.L.D. supply chain management system from global retail solutions provider Aldata, in its Urals stores in March 2006.

Masternaut acquisition of GE Mobile Solutions creates a unique end-to-end mobile solution

4 Masternaut acquisition of GE Mobile Solutions creates a unique end-to-end mobile solution

Masternaut has acquired GE Mobile Solutions, the division of GE specialising in mobile computing technology for business.

Biomedical Supplier Selects Infor to Improve product Delivery and Quality

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Kloehn Company Cuts Lead Times, Quickly Identifies Quality Issues with Increased Visibility Provided by Infor Solution

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.

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