Manhattan Associates has announced that Foschini Group, one of South Africas leading fashion and lifestyle retail chains, has selected Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management solution.
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.
Weak domestic demand and high cost inflation push manufacturing output lower
Jul 04, 2008
Latest data from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and Markit.
Service Oriented Architecture and Global Trade Management: Exploding the myths
Jul 04, 2008
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA): no doubt you've already heard and read a lot about it. But how can you make sense of all the conflicting information? Where does the hype stop and the reality begin? In the context of global trade, this whitepaper investigates this much discussed 'silver bullet' approach to business and separates the fact from the fiction.
Burmeister selects IFS to support future growth
Jul 04, 2008
The contract includes software and consulting services and has a total value of SKr 28 million.
RedPrairie improves inventory management flexibility for third party logistics providers
Jul 04, 2008
RedPrairie Corporation has enhanced its Ee supply chain execution solution suite to enable third party logistics providers (3PLs) to better manage multi-client public warehouses.
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.
