Initial Slovakia project set to be rolled out globally
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.
IFS expands footprint with North African utility
Feb 10, 2009
IFS' Middle East Office has signed an add-on contract with a government-owned utility in North Africa.
Vocollect appoints Co-Founder Larry Sweeney to Board of Directors, Japan
Feb 10, 2009
Vocollect, Inc., provider of voice systems for improving supply chain performance, has appointed co-founder Larry Sweeney to the Board of Directors for Vocollect Japan, Inc.
Zetes wins important Morrisons contract to install 3iV software and Vocollect voice picking technology at UK DCs
Feb 10, 2009
Zetes has just signed a contract in excess 6 million with Morrisons to provide one of the countrys biggest voice directed picking installations.
DHL Global Forwarding extends strategic relationship with Kewill
Feb 10, 2009
Kewill has announced that DHL Global Forwarding has selected Kewill ISF.
Doubling of rejected mail makes China top of the bots
Feb 10, 2009
A massive increase in spam originating from China and the Far East could mark the beginning of a worrying trend
Study finds adoption of software solutions key for improving IT energy efficiency
Feb 10, 2009
The CA commissioned study found that organisations are considering, and have budgeted for, software solutions to improve the efficiency of their IT infrastructure and to solve the environmental challenges posed by the rapidly increasing use of computing resources in large corporations.
Motorola helps Correos to deliver
Feb 10, 2009
Correos y Telegrafos has chosen Motorola Enterprise Mobility solution as the platform to deliver seamless data communications across its mobile postal workforce.
Albis Technologies: 'Active RFID' in actual use
Feb 10, 2009
One of the attractions of this year's CeBIT show comes from Albis Technologies with its real-world look at potential applications of its Active RFID' technology.
Par optimises global distribution operation with Manhattan Associates
Feb 10, 2009
Manhattan Associates has announced that Par B.V. has implemented Manhattan ILS: Integrated Logistics Solutions, built on Microsoft.NET
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.
