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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.
Crisis in freight markets creates risks for retailers
Nov 16, 2009
LCP advises retailers to manage their international logistics with more care in the lead up to Christmas...
Singing from the same hymn sheet
Nov 16, 2009
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with key spokespeople from the S&OP software solutions space to consider the concepts origins and to get up to speed with a few areas of ongoing development and innovation.
Logistics industry fit to fight flu pandemic
Nov 16, 2009
A recent survey from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has shown that in 2009, 68% of major logistics and supply chain operations have specific plans in place for dealing with the possibility of a flu pandemic as part of their overall disaster recovery strategy.
Vocollect continues expansion into Asia
Nov 16, 2009
Voice solutions provider, Vocollect, Inc., has established an office in Hong Kong and has hired Vance Lau as Managing Director for the territory.
Dematic installs scalable storage and order fulfilment solution for major industrial supplies wholesaler
Nov 16, 2009
Ferdinand Gross, a major supplier of fastening components, tools, workshop supplies and factory equipment, has optimised its logistics operations productivity and flexibility and significantly improved customer service levels with a new Multishuttle system from Dematic.
RedPrairie supports local talent at The Bucks New University Apprentice Challenge
Nov 16, 2009
Twelve teams will compete to make the biggest profit over three challenges.
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.
