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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.
Materials Handling Live! and Logistics Link Live!
May 14, 2007
See live demonstrations of leading-edge materials handling and logistics solutions
INFOR GIVES HUOLINHE COAL INDUSTRY EFFICIENT CONTROL OVER ASSETS AND PERFORMANCE
May 14, 2007
Infor EAM Datastream7i will improve operations while modernising the Inner Mongolian coal mine
Sanderson wins another M&M Value contract
May 14, 2007
Sanderson, the publicly owned UK provider of software solutions to the Delivered Wholesale and Cash & Carry industries, has won a contract to supply its Swords solution to Turner & Wrights, a Nisa Todays Group 1 member.
Motorola Refreshes Heineken's Retail Supply Chain to Adapt to Changing Customer Demands
May 14, 2007
Heineken Espaa Reduces Data Loss by 98% and Increases Supply Chain Efficiency Using Motorola MC9000 Mobile Computers
Vocollect unveils next generation voice application on open source platform to boost distribution centre performance and improve IT integration
May 14, 2007
Vocollect, Inc., a world leader in Voice-Directed Work, has unveiled VoiceLink 3.0, claimed to be the first voice software application that combines open source technology
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.
