Sterling Commerce has announced a new alliance strategy designed to help companies innovate in global commerce by productively collaborating inside and outside their enterprise
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.
Sterling Commerce launches alliance strategy and extends relationships with leading systems integrators
Nov 19, 2008
IFS chosen as Jotuns global IT partner
Nov 19, 2008
IFS Applications will be implemented in 64 companies with 40 production facilities worldwide
ILOG Plant PowerOps 3.1 offers dynamic safety stock for true demand-driven manufacturing
Nov 19, 2008
ILOG has unveiled ILOG Plant PowerOps 3.1 , the latest version of ILOGs integrated planning and scheduling solution, featuring industry-first support for dynamic safety stocks
Logicon Europe 2009
Nov 19, 2008
With the rising oil prices and consumer demand fluctuating wildly, many businesses are facing their biggest challenges yet
Gandhi Oriental Foods Champions Sanderson
Nov 19, 2008
Sanderson has won a contract to supply its Wholesale Distribution solution to Gandhi Oriental Foods
Nestl hires Transporeon
Nov 19, 2008
Nestl Purina PetCare Europe has selected Transporeon's e-logistics solutions for the management of its international transport
Daimler FleetBoard Selects Intermec CN3e Handheld Computers
Nov 19, 2008
Intermec has announced that Daimler FleetBoard GmbH has selected the Intermec CN3e rugged mobile computer for its new DispoPilot solution
Case Study - Transwide improves transportation execution performance for Carmeuse Group
Nov 19, 2008
Operating in 22 countries, with over 100 production plants worldwide, Carmeuse manufactures and ships more than 58 million tons of lime and limestone products per year
Cubic selects 360 Scheduling
Nov 19, 2008
Cubic Transportation Systems has awarded 360 Scheduling a contract to supply a real-time mobile workforce planning and scheduling system
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.
