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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.
Supply Chain Security must be put on the agenda of every Boardroom meeting
Apr 07, 2010
Many of the managers given responsibility for the risk management and supply chain security have been given very little training or resources, according to leading supply chain security expert.
Part 2: Breaking through the Cloud - Key selling points
Apr 07, 2010
In this special report Ed Holden interviewed 13 leading vendors to ask them what they consider to be many of the current key talking points within this fascinating technology space.
Epicor Announces Major New Release of Its Next-Generation Enterprise Resource Planning Suite
Apr 07, 2010
Delivers Substantial Capabilities to Underpin Business Recovery and Growth; Focuses on Cost Reduction, Process Improvement and Customer Responsiveness.
Brightpoint selects RedPrairie to provide warehouse and transportation management systems
Apr 07, 2010
Brightpoint has selected RedPrairie to provide both Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions as part of a global implementation schedule.
RFID technology enables efficient use of assets in gas cylinder industry
Apr 07, 2010
UPM Raflatac and Technology Solution Partners LLC have jointly developed a curved UHF RFID tag as part of a gas cylinder tracking and production solution called Trakaid CyTrack.
Zetes certified on new Motorola WT4090 Voice Only Wearable
Apr 07, 2010
Zetes has announced that it is fully certified on Motorolas new WT4090 Voice Only Wearable (VOW).
Gadget dashboard enhances WMS reporting
Apr 07, 2010
The new gadget-based Empirica Dashboard module adds a new level of reporting capability to Chess Logistics Technologys Empirica WMS.
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.
