This month sees the official launch of the Ventura Rugged Mobile phone to the UK. Advance orders are now being taken and samples are available for evaluation and trial. The Ventura mobile phone is rugged, water resistant to IP67 and is designed to withstand being dropped from 2 metres.
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.
Codegate's Mobilewarehouse enhances customer service for Felixstowe Warehouse
Jul 27, 2010
Codegate's Mobilewarehouse software is enabling Felixstowe Warehousing to meet the requirements of its blue chip customers by delivering accurate tracking of goods into, within and out of its warehouse.
Datalogic tracks baggage in Fiumicino: ADR (Airports of Rome)
Jul 27, 2010
Datalogic Group has realised thirty omnidirectional reading tunnels to improve baggage handling for the 'Leonardo da Vinci' airport in Rome.
Panache Lingerie boosts assets with Indigo warehousing solution
Jul 27, 2010
Panache Lingerie is a privately owned manufacturer of lingerie and swimwear, specialising in the D plus market.
HMV UK selects TXT e-solutions to strengthen demand forecasting and replenishment processes
Jul 27, 2010
With a turnover of 1.1 billion, HMV UK is the leading specialist retailer in the UK and Ireland for music, DVD/video, computer games and related products.
RFID UHF reader for large-scale systems with a minimum of cabling
Jul 27, 2010
Barco has successfully completed the development of RFID reader for UHF band. RFID reader with ultra-thin antennas FlexiRay allow to create large-scale RFID systems with a minimum of cabling.
Jamma offers small fleets free three-month management software trial
Jul 27, 2010
A free three-month trial of fleet management software specially designed for businesses running smaller fleets has been launched by Jaama.
Isotrak expands Milton Keynes head office
Jul 27, 2010
Tracking solutions company Isotrak is continuing to implement 2010 growth plans by expanding its Milton Keynes premises by over 50% to make way for the company's growing development, professional services and operations teams.
William Grant prepares for the new EMCS legislation and becomes compliant with Kewill
Jul 27, 2010
Kewill has signed a three year contract with William Grant & Sons to deliver a global export documentation solution to meet its electronic customs reporting requirements.
The European Athletics Championships controlled by Handheld's Nautiz X5
Jul 27, 2010
All entrance tickets at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona are being checked using rugged handheld computers from Handheld.
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.
