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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.
John Heathcoat and Company Limited Selects Epicor
Mar 09, 2007
Industry Leading Precision Fabric Engineers Turns to Epicor Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning Solution to Maximise Visibility
JOBSHOP 9.3 TO BE DEMONSTRATED AT AEROLINK WALES 2007
Mar 09, 2007
The latest release of Jobshop's high capability manufacturing and production control software will be demonstrated on Stand 2 at the international 'meet the buyer' exhibition and conference Aerolink Wales, which takes place at the Cardiff International Arena on Thursday 15 March.
PILKINGTON STREAMLINES INVENTORY AND IMPROVES CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH INFOR
Mar 09, 2007
Global glass products leader to improve market share with better stock availability with Infor SCM Demand Planning
Kewill acquires IPACS e-Solutions
Mar 09, 2007
Kewill has acquired IPACS e-Solutions Pte Ltd, an electronic freight forwarding and customs brokerage solution, to offer companies improved control of and visibility into their global supply chains.
CarrierNetOnline Wins Transport Industry Oscar
Mar 09, 2007
Deltion is proud to announce that CarrierNetOnline the prestigious award from the Institute of Transport Management (ITM) for the Web Based Transport Management Solution for 2007.
Speech Recognition Technology in the Enterprise moves beyond Customer Service Applications
Mar 09, 2007
Customer service is not the only high growth area for speech recognition technology in the enterprise
IHC SELECTS LABELTRACE FOR NATIONAL LABELLING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
Mar 09, 2007
As part of its drive towards increased IT systems integration and better data quality, Informing Healthcare has signed a framework agreement for the provision of LabelTrace
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.
