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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.
UK downturn continues
Sep 03, 2008
The ongoing downturn of the UK manufacturing sector continued in August
'The good, the bad and everything else in between...' - tell us, says Keynote forum sponsor
Sep 03, 2008
Sponsored by software developer and consultant Barloworld Optimus, the 6th annual forum has been 're-christened' Supply Chain Planning Forum so as to broaden the appeal to include planners as well as modellers
PSI continues successful internationalisation in the steel industry
Sep 03, 2008
PSI has been charged by ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA with the delivery and implementation of the production management system PSImetals
CASE STUDY: Furnished for success
Sep 03, 2008
Supplier of home and interior design products OKA, is 'furnished for success' with Elucid multi-channel software from Sanderson
Game Group signs Numero to handle inbound emails
Sep 03, 2008
Numero has signed a deal with Game Group plc to implement numero's SmartAgent Customer Interaction Management solution
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.
