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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M+R Spedag Group selects Infor Warehouse Management to expand supply chain services in Asia

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Infor has announced that M+R Spedag Group will implement Infor SCM Warehouse Management (WM) to assist the expansion of its supply chain and logistics services across Asia.

Quintiq and Capgemini form expanded alliance for global advanced planning

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Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)solutions and Capgemini, one of the world's largest providers of Consulting,Technology and Outsourcing services, have announced a new global approachfor APS.

Agility Systems wins new contract with global motor corporation, Suzuki

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A Darlington-based business, Agility Systems, has won a major contract to supply specialist software solutions to the UK distribution centre of global motor corporation, Suzuki.

Aldon appoints Nordic distributor

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Aldon, a leading provider of process-driven Application Lifecycle Management(ALM) solutions, has appointed Danish consultancy and software company SOSYas its distributor for the Nordic region.

Sterling Commerce recognised for delivering innovation to the manufacturing industry

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Company named to Manufacturing Business Technology Global 100 List.

Handheld Europe launches the TDS Nomad!

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Handheld Europe has launched the TDS Nomad, a powerful and versatile rugged handheld computer. The Nomad comes standard with an 806 MHz processor, a full VGA display, integrated Bluetooth and has integration options such as GPS, WLAN, Barcode scanner and Camera.

Supply Chain Collaboration essential for eco-friendly logistics operations-SCALA Consulting Annual Logistics Debate

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More environmental logistics strategies and operations will come - but this will be as a result of consumer pressure and will require collaboration between supply chain partners and a culture of trust.

SSI to sponsor first 'fresh produce' category at 2007 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

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SSI, a Chelford Group company and provider of ERP and supply chain management solutions for specialist industries, has announced that it will sponsor the inaugural fresh produce category at the 2007 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards.

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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