PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity Company, has extended SAP workflow approvals for sales quotations to authorised PEAK users via their BlackBerry devices using the ITSmobile interface.
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.
HighJump Software increases investment as Vocollect Total Solution Provider
Sep 09, 2010
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain management software, has extended its status as a Vocollect Total Solution Provider, the highest level of the Vocollect Voice Partner Programme.
Alfar chooses IBS Enterprise for pharmaceutical (IBS Pharma) to renew its core processes
Sep 09, 2010
International Business Systems (STO: IBS B) has announced that Alfar, Alessandria Farmaceutici has chosen IBS Enterprise for Pharmaceuticals to help run their business.
IND, a division of Zetes, launches next generation truck mount terminal FTF3475
Sep 09, 2010
The IND division of Zetes has launched the IND FTF3475 terminal, a highly rugged, truck mount terminal with advanced touch screen technology designed for mobile data capture and picking applications.
Handheld announces the New Nautiz eTicket Pro
Sep 09, 2010
The Handheld Group has introduced the all new Nautiz eTicket Pro rugged PDA with an integrated smart card reader.
Chatsworth Products looks to Epicor to transform business processes
Sep 09, 2010
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Chatsworth Products, Inc. has selected the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to transform business processes and support growth.
ISI helps pharma companies in ASEAN region meet standardised regulatory submission requirements
Sep 09, 2010
Last year, the pharmaceutical industry in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grew to an unprecedented $187 billion.
Onninen builds new automated warehouse to improve order fulfilment and customer service
Sep 09, 2010
Onninen has selected Vanderlande Industries to design and implement the material handling system (including warehouse control system) for its new order fulfilment centre in Hyvink, Finland.
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.
