The SAP UK and Ireland User Group, an independent voice that represents the SAP user community, is holding its annual conference on 26th and 27th November 2007 at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
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.
BlueStar to distribute Metrologic MS1890 Focus industrial-Grade hand-held area imager
Oct 09, 2007
BlueStar, the solutions-based distributor for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility and RFID products, is distributing the new MS1890 Focus industrial-grade hand-held imager from Metrologic Instruments.
UnIQue ID wins contract to supply Dolphin 7900 GPS mobile computers to premier UK delivery network
Oct 09, 2007
UnIQue ID has signed a contract to supply Dolphin 7900 mobile computers with integrated GPS from Hand Held Products to ByBox, the UKs premier in-night delivery network.
IBM expands software line for SMEs
Oct 09, 2007
IBM has announced new software and resources to help mid-sized customers more effectively manage the quality of their software and network infrastructures, just like their counterparts in large enterprises.
Epicor extends barcode capabilities with iScala Collect
Oct 09, 2007
Epicor iScala Collect Platform Simplifies Inventory Tracking, Picking and Packing, Creating a Truly Mobile Warehouse Worker
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.
