EcoTrak fuel saving technology has reduced haulage companys fuel costs by over 75,000 per year across their mixed fleet of vehicles.
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.
Gist signs Skills Pledge
Mar 19, 2009
Supply chain specialist Gist has signed the governments Skills Pledge at a recent event in Westminster
Economic climate could herald change in business operation
Mar 19, 2009
The current economic situation could push more businesses to consider outsourcing their logistics and distribution functions in future in order to cut costs.
Vocollect introduces natural-sounding voice options
Mar 19, 2009
Vocollect, Inc. has introduced its newest Vocollect Voice enhancement - more human-sounding voice options for mobile workers in distribution centres and warehouses.
CeliSar Chooses CargoWise edi to Deploy ediEnterprise Software Suite
Mar 19, 2009
CargoWise edi announced that CeliSar will implement CargoWise edis award-winning ediEnterprise software solution.
Co-op expands Zetes' voice picking solution to cover 6 distribution centres
Mar 19, 2009
The Co-operative Group to support 1200 warehouse users on Zetes 3iV Crystal solution by mid 2009
arvato UK is given a Big Hand by top-VOX UKs Pick by Voice System
Mar 19, 2009
After making the decision to up-date the Milton Keynes distribution centre, arvato decided to search for a suitable replacement 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.
