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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.
Tesco signs international Transport Management System deal with Microlise
May 14, 2010
Following a trial in Slovakia,Tesco has awarded a contract to Microlise for it`s store delivery operations throughout Central Europe, Asia and the USA.
Global Logistics Industry left with acquisition hangover
May 14, 2010
Annual results of 20 of the worlds largest publicly listed freight transport and logistics companies.
The flexibility of Infor SCM Warehouse Management gives QVC better performance and lower costs
May 14, 2010
QVC chooses Infor SCM Warehouse Management because of its sophisticated capabilities and user-friendly interface.
Manhattan Associates releases distributed selling for multichannel order capture and optimisation
May 14, 2010
Manhattan Associates continues to drive innovation in multichannel retailing with the release of Distributed Selling, a cross-channel call centre and in-store order entry application built within its Distributed Order Management (DOM) solution.
Dematic will talk and listen at Logistics Link Live
May 14, 2010
Dematic will be focusing on order fulfilment solutions at the Logistics Link Live Show, which is being held at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 16-17 June 2010.
SAP to acquire Sybase, Inc.
May 14, 2010
Transaction brings the two IT companies together to enable companies to become better-run unwired enterprises.
Savoye eyes up new contract in the cosmetics market
May 14, 2010
Logistics software and warehouse equipment solution provider, Savoye, will equip cosmetics company Sisleys new mechanised logistics site in Saint-Ouen-lAumne, France.
Infosys BPO launches enhanced sales and fulfilment outsourcing services
May 14, 2010
The sales support suite of services will reduce the amount of time spent by sales organisations in non-value adding administrative tasks, thereby freeing up time and enhancing productivity.
ClickSoftware introduces SaaS-based end-to-end service chain optimisation
May 14, 2010
ClickSoftware OnDemand, the first holistic enterprise-level SaaS-based workforce management and optimisation.
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.
