The latest Global Business Outlook survey by KPMG, finds the UK's manufacturing sector has maintained the relatively healthy outlook it had in the spring and is more optimistic than both the global average and than the UK service sector.
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.
SAP users slowly warming to the cloud
Aug 04, 2010
New research released today by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group has revealed that SAP users are now starting to consider SaaS (software-as-a-service) or cloud computing to deliver business-critical applications to their organisation.
Manufacturers set to increase production process efficiency through adoption of Enterprise Portals
Aug 04, 2010
Manufacturing companies are increasingly recognising the need to optimise the flow of information around the organisation to increase production process efficiency, according to United Planet, developer of Enterprise Portal software in Europe.
Avnet Logistics opts for AutoStore by Swisslog
Aug 04, 2010
Avnet Logistics distributor of semiconductor, interconnect, passive, electromechanical and electronic systems components is to implement an AutoStore system by Swisslog.
Infor introduces family of intelligent, decision-making software modules
Aug 04, 2010
Infor has announced its Advisor family of decision-making modules built upon its successful Infor CRM Epiphany Interaction Advisor software.
New possibilities for trip planning in the food trade with PTV Intertour's new release 6.0
Aug 04, 2010
Less tension and stress is what many suppliers are longing for, in particular in times of high capacity utilisation and low stress tolerance of drivers - and, of course, during a hot summer, when people buy a lot of ice-cream, beverages and something for the barbecue.
Proof of delivery provides competitive advantage for Mercia Garden Products
Aug 04, 2010
Full visibility of its deliveries via an integrated proof of delivery (PoD) solution from The Barcode Warehouse, has enabled Mercia Garden Products to achieve significant competitive advantage by enhancing its customer service.
Dematic appoints Mark Pain as Sales Project Manager
Aug 04, 2010
Dematic has appointed Mark Pain as Sales Project Manager of the company's Product Solutions division. Mark joins Dematic from Sovex and brings with him a wealth of experience in conveyors and a long systems background.
Mobile devices may pose greatest threat to confidential information: new ISACA White Paper
Aug 04, 2010
ISACA has released a white paper detailing how the increasing popularity of mobile devices poses a significant threat of leaking confidential enterprise information and intellectual property.
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.
