Blue Fountain Systems(BFS) has delivered a state of the art Blue SCM solution for major Japanese manufacturing company Yamatake Europe NV.
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.
Catalyst International, Inc. Appoints Vice President of Sales for SAP Services
Mar 22, 2007
Brian Thorn heads up sales for Catalyst's SAP LES implementation and support services
Escort Memory Systems Goes Mobile with the Element RFID Bluetooth Reader
Mar 22, 2007
Element RFID Reader developers kits are now available from Escort Memory Systems.
Preactor v10.0 brings unparalleled developments in underlying technology and User Interface
Mar 22, 2007
Preactor v10.0 will be unveiled on 28th March at the IT & Logistics Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham
The benefits of RFID technology
Mar 22, 2007
RFID has been in existence for many decades but it is only now that RFID is being increasingly used in many different applications
Answer Solutions releases new version of Answer Enterprise ERP software
Mar 22, 2007
Answer Solutions, a leading UK ERP and retail software provider, has released a new version of Answer Enterprise.
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.
