Kruidvat, a subsidiary of the worldwide operating A.S. Watson group of companies, is planning to build a new automated warehouse and picking system for retail distribution in Heteren (NL).
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.
ENDOLINE MACHINERY TO EXPAND INTO EUROPE LEVERAGING REAL-TIME VIEW OF MANUFACTURING, FINANCE AND INVENTORY OPERATIONS
Nov 16, 2006
Infor ERP Visual promotes efficiency and enables Endoline to embrace lean thinking
VOICE IN THE WAREHOUSE: THE HIDDEN DECISION (Free White Paper)
Nov 16, 2006
Making the Open and Shut Case - Free white Paper that looks at open versus proprietary voice systems.
New AberdeenGroup Research Reveals Logility Customers Exceed Best in Class Companies in Inventory Optimization Performance
Nov 16, 2006
Aberdeen Survey finds Logility customers are ahead of Best in Class companies in customer level forecasting and detailed inventory optimization
Lawson: Untapped Supply Chain Management Opportunities Leave Global Food & Beverage Firms at Risk
Nov 16, 2006
Study suggests companies could immediately benefit from better use of technology
Symbol Technologies Announces Third Annual Enterprise Mobility Solutions Award Winners
Nov 16, 2006
Partners Provide Innovative Enterprise Mobility Solutions that Simplify Customer Business Processes to Deliver Significant ROI
A silver bullethow to effectively integrate mobile data capture solutions with SAP
Nov 16, 2006
PEAK Technologies Werner Hinze presents three very different options on how best to integrate mobile data solutions with SAPbut whats the best way to eliminate errors within the supply chain?
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.
