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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Datalogic/EMS Goes Mobile with the Element RFID Bluetooth Reader

1 Datalogic/EMS Goes Mobile with the Element RFID Bluetooth Reader

Element RFID Reader developers kit is now available from Escort Memory Systems, one of Datalogic Automations business units, which is part of the Datalogic Group

Witron wins contract with leading Netherlands department store chain

2 Witron wins contract with leading Netherlands department store chain

A leading Netherlands department store chain HEMA B.V., part of the Maxeda holding group, is building an automated logistics centre with an integrated picking solution in Utrecht (NL)

T Quality benefits from Accord

3 T Quality benefits from Accord

Foodservice wholesaler, T Quality, is reporting significant performance improvements across a range of activities, following its 235,000 investment in an 80 user Accord system from Supply Chain Solutions specialist Business Computer Projects Ltd (BCP).

Exact Software continues acquisition strategy with purchase of alphaSIGMA Consulting

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Chicago-area IT consulting firm alphaSIGMA Consulting LLC strengthens US regional office network

Epicor named to prestigious list of 100 fastest-growing technology companies for second consecutive year

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Epicor Posts Third Highest Revenue Growth Percentage Out of All Software Companies Appearing on Business 2.0 Magazines Elite 2007 List

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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