Software industry veteran Bruce Richardson, who is currently chief research officer at AMR Research, will join Infor as chief strategy officer.
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.
Forward Thinking
Jan 11, 2010
We have seen 20% improvement in productivity thanks to iTracks. It has definitely enabled us to realize savings.
4" and 6" wide label printers from Tharo Systems
Jan 11, 2010
The Tharo Systems H-400/H-600 Series thermal transfer, barcode label printers, available in 203 or 300 DPI, feature a durable all metal construction with a cast aluminium centre wall for added strength.
CSL receives Frost & Sullivan's award for best RFID product
Jan 11, 2010
Convergence Systems Limited has been awarded the 2009 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Product Differentiation Excellence Award for the RFID Readers Market.
Cimcorp and ToolBox forge an alliance in bakery logistics
Jan 11, 2010
Two leading suppliers of distribution solutions are to co-operate in a bid to supply modern industrial bakeries with optimal logistics systems.
Softlink Systems deploys Logi-Sys, a web based ERP solution
Jan 11, 2010
Softlink Logistic Systems has announced the successful installation of Logi-Sys, a web-based, end-to-end, modular, ERP software at Logistic Integrators.
Knowledge is power
Jan 11, 2010
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Vice President, global head SAP Practice, Infosys Technologies, about Infosyss regime of constantly refining and reinvigorating its own knowledge pool in order to ensure it is best equipped to address the manifold business and operational needs of its worldwide customer base.
Global Petrochemical Marking Company John Hogg Moves to Epicor
Jan 11, 2010
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that John Hogg has selected the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
Mitsubishi extend use of BOARD to incorporate Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting
Jan 11, 2010
Utilising the all-in-one approch, the integration of existing reporting and analytics already delivered in BOARD, with the new Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting functionality is made simple in BOARD.
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.
