Supply Chain Management Market Sizing Report, 2007-2012 finds economic challenges offer greater opportunity for supply chain technology adoption
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.
Transwide case study: Evonik
Jan 26, 2009
Evonik is a leading industrial group, active in the Chemicals, Energy and Real Estate markets.
Seafield Logistics drives cost savings with RedPrairie WMS solution
Jan 26, 2009
Best practice will mean benefits across the Seafield Logistics estate.
Building sales and improving supplier performance
Jan 26, 2009
Jewson had a cumbersome supply chain management system that combined outdated manual entries, telephone calls and fax exchanges with suppliers...
Belgravium launchs VRS, a new Voice Recognition System
Jan 26, 2009
A fully operational Voice Recognition System from Belgravium Ltd is now available for demonstration and implementation.
Skye deploys Manhattan Associates supply chain solution
Jan 26, 2009
Manhattan Associates has announced that Skye Group has achieved significant productivity benefits following the implementation of Manhattan ILS: Integrated Logistics Solutions.
Integrated ERP Lot tracking eases compliance and recall issues for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Jan 26, 2009
The DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System integrates lot tracking functionality with all the business processes of a pharmaceutical manufacturer
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.
