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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Fuel for Thought: Strategies for counteracting soaring oil prices

1 Fuel for Thought: Strategies for counteracting soaring oil prices

There are a multitude of strategies companies can employ to hedge against increased fuel costs to avoid the wrath of their customers, and to retain, or even improve, their competitiveness.

Barcode Reading from 6 Inches to 50 feet

2 Barcode Reading from 6 Inches to 50 feet

Belgravium add 'near-far' imaging to Boston 8500 series terminals

Manhattan Associates announces latest release of Supply Chain Intelligence solution

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Intuitive workbench gives executives at-a-glance insight into supply chain performance

Employers can hear workers in emergency with new GPS panic alarm

4 Employers can hear workers in emergency with new GPS panic alarm

Employers worried about the safety of staff working alone in the field can listen to their conversations in the event of an emergency

Blackbay and SOTI integration increases business benefits delivered by enterprise mobility solutions

5 Blackbay and SOTI integration increases business benefits delivered by enterprise mobility solutions

The SOTI MobiControl, advanced device management solution, will be integrated with Blackbays Delivery Connect mobile worker software.

Increased use of spam combined with social engineering to spread malware

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PandaLabs has detected an increase in the use of spam combined with social engineering to spread malware.

Further sustained growth in 2008 for Preactor

7 Further sustained growth in 2008 for Preactor

Planning and scheduling software company, Preactor International, has announced a continuation of its sustained growth with a surge in sales in 2008.

Handheld expands on the Benelux market

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The Handheld Group has opened a new subsidiary in the Benelux market led by Managing Director Peter ter Linde.

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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