RedPrairie Corporation has announced that its warehouse management solution (WMS) is supporting the global logistics company UTi at its Guadalajara site in Spain.
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.
Nylacast engineers better customer service with Infor
Dec 09, 2010
Infor has announced that Nylacast has fully deployed Infor ERP SyteLine throughout its UK operations.
JDA Software delivers on post i2 acquisition convergence roadmap with Logistics Procurement Solution
Dec 09, 2010
JDA Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company, has released JDA Logistics Procurement, an expanded transportation management offering that will be made generally available this month.
Psion introduces low-cost rugged PDA for organisations that need durable compact devices
Dec 09, 2010
As part of its new product development strategy, rooted in its Omnii product platform, Psion has announced its latest rugged PDA device the Psion EP10 handheld computer.
Belgravium and Planet Communication enhance partnership with new software products
Dec 09, 2010
Planet Communication announced in late 2009 that it had signed a partnership agreement with Belgravium.
Voxware survey: Traceability a priority for food service executives, but cost-cutting still tops corporate agendas
Dec 09, 2010
While establishing traceability strategies has become a priority for food service executives, cost cutting initiatives remain at the top of the priority list for 2011, according to a new survey by Voxware.
Israel's largest animal feed producer exceeds efficiency targets and reduces costs with Ortec
Dec 09, 2010
Shortrec at Ambar, an animal feed producer based in Israel, has reportedly resulted in numerous transport optimisation benefits and significant cost savings.
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.
