Specialist planning and scheduling software company, Preactor International, has announced a global partnership agreement with Apriso.
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.
Preactor and Apriso form partnership to offer combined manufacturing planning and execution solution
Nov 11, 2010
Systme U ensures better response to seasonality with Zetes' voice solution 3iV Crystal
Nov 11, 2010
Zetes has announced French retailer Systme U is now running its voice solution 3iV Crystal, based on MCL-Voice, also on Motorola's VOW and WT4090.
ORTEC supports energy company to 'deliver the promise to the customer'
Nov 11, 2010
It has only been a few weeks since GO-live but Engen Petroleum isalready experiencing the benefits of working with ORTEC's automated planning solutions.
Infor ERP LN helps Stork Power Services unite its IT solutions
Nov 11, 2010
Infor has announced that Stork Power Services has completed the implementation of Infor ERP LN at three of its six operating companies.
The culture of change
Nov 11, 2010
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Hugh Williams, managing director of Hughenden Consulting, about the concept of process change management.
Brice Baker Group selects Epicor to strengthen Its operations
Nov 11, 2010
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Brice Baker Group Ltd has selected the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
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.
