In 2009, the distillery and bottling plant in Liverpool which produces 11 million cases per annum, embarked on its lean journey and is using the Idhammar MMS to facilitate a number of TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
Invensys Operations Management and Preactor Combine to Supply APS, MES and EMI Solutions to Scandinavia Manufacturers
Feb 03, 2010
Invensys Operations Management have announced that Wonderware Scandinavia has been appointed a network partner by Preactor International, the worlds leading specialist planning and scheduling software company.
Skeye with new Pick-by-Voice solution
Feb 03, 2010
Skeye, the business division for mobile solutions of the Hoeft & Wessel Group, has developed a pick-by-voice version of its industrial PDA skeye.dart.
Honey Monster Foods goes Monster Mad for Belgravium
Feb 03, 2010
UK cereal manufacturer Honey Monster Foods has selected Belgraviums Real-Time Mobile Computing Solution.
Enterprise Solution Operates on New Motorola WT4090 Voice Only Wearable
Feb 03, 2010
Voxware have announced that Carters, the worlds number one childrens brand, has selected and deployed its Voxware 3 software.
Russian food distributor Geba prepares for business expansion with Manhattan Associates
Feb 03, 2010
Siberian food distributor for Kraft, Nestl and United Confectioners invests in supply chain technology to enhance operational efficiency and improve service levels
Global Trade Logistics improving, but more needed to boost recovery
Feb 03, 2010
The capacity of countries to efficiently move goods and connect manufacturers and consumers with international markets is improving around the world, but much more progress is needed to spur faster economic growth and help firms benefit from trade recovery, according to a new World Bank Group survey on trade logistics.
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.
