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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Voxware joins GS1 Solution Partner Programme

1 Voxware joins GS1 Solution Partner Programme

Voxware, Inc., supplier of software for Voice-driven warehousing operations, has been awarded membership in the GS1 Solution Provider Programme.

Belgravium and Clydebuilt Solutions launch new Warehouse Management IT Solutions website

2 Belgravium and Clydebuilt Solutions launch new Warehouse Management IT Solutions website

Further to the recent announcement of their exclusive Gold Status partnership agreement, Bradford based Belgravium and Paisley based Clydebuilt Solutions have now launched an entirely new dedicated website www.warehouse-management-systems.com

Epicor unveils smarter BI initiative

3 Epicor unveils smarter BI initiative

Epicor Software Corporation has announced its Smarter Business Intelligence (BI) initiative that builds on the real-time, embedded and pre-packaged analytics delivered with the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.

Preactor's Advanced Planning and Scheduling solutions achieve SAP certification

4 Preactor's Advanced Planning and Scheduling solutions achieve SAP certification

Specialist planning and scheduling software company, Preactor International, has announced that its suite of Preactor APS solutions has been certified by SAP using the SAP NetWeaver technology platform.

Syscom PLC invites you to Tour & Taste at the National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent in November

5 Syscom PLC invites you to Tour & Taste at the National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent in November

There are over 750m worth of contracts to be won in the London Olympic & Paralympic Games 2012 supply chain and more when considering the opportunities that the Commonwealth Games, World Cup, and Winter Olympics will bring and the list continues.

Axicon achieves GS1 UK accreditation and launches continuous scan S Range barcode verifiers

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Axicon, the barcode verification solutions provider, has achieved accreditation under the new Solution Provider Accreditation scheme from GS1 UK, the supply chain standards body.

Matalan completes successful supply chain systems upgrade with Manhattan Associates

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Matalan, the fashion and homeware store, has successfully upgraded its supply chain technology platform with a multi-site roll-out of the latest version of Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management system.

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.

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