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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New NiceLabel Developer Series 5.2 released

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Take advantage of SDK benefits to master global markets and escalate in mobile applications development!

Track & trace: Hologram leading the way to added value

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Theres no doubt about the growing impact and utility that holograms are having in the battle against counterfeiting

European Manufacturing Strategies 2008

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Taking place from 6th 9th October 2008 with platinum media partner support from Manufacturing & Logistics IT, the European Manufacturing Strategies summit begins with a choice of advanced manufacturing tours of BMW's Leipzig production plant and DHLs Air hub

Strategic Manufacturing Awards 2008 - ENTRY DEADLINE IMMINENT

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Time is running out to enter your company into the Strategic Manufacturing Awards 2008!

i2 GLOBAL Metals Day

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As i2 celebrates the 20th anniversary of its founding, it has organised its 10th Metals Day, which will take place in Prague

Supply Chain Risk Management Summit 2008

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SCRM 2008 is the conference and networking event that will highlight the key issues in supply chain risk management

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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