Picking accuracy and speed is vital to the distribution centres of leading UK high street retailer Argos.By deploying Voxware's voice-directed solution to power its picking operations, the company now benefits from increased levels of productivity and a cut in picking errors from 1 per cent to less than 0.3 per cent, together with a dramatic reduction in the time required to train users...watch the video.
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.
Witron wins contract to build comprehensive food-distribution centre for Coop in Norway
Jan 20, 2011
Coop in Norway, with a turnover of over 4 billion euro's and a market share of 24%, is the second largest food retailer of this northern European country.
Belgravium expands solution offerings
Jan 20, 2011
Belgravium has been supplying mobile computing solutions to the logistics sector for over two decades.
Companies are more profitable as TXT e-Solutions delivers tangible ROI
Jan 20, 2011
TXT e-solutions reports that it is contributing to millions of Euros in benefits from customers, from key projects within the CPG and manufacturing sectors.
Preactor and Columbus IT deliver ERP + APS Partnership Seminar in Lithuania
Jan 20, 2011
Preactor International has announced its first successful seminar with leading Baltic ERP reseller Columbus IT (Lithuania).
Samsung Electronics runs supply chain on Manhattan Associates
Jan 20, 2011
Manhattan Associates has announced that Samsung Electronics has successfully installed Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management System at its new, automated, 55,000 sq. ft. national distribution centre (DC) at the Vorsino industrial park in Kaluga, Russia.
Columbus IT hosts two webinars looking at how Microsoft Dynamics is benefiting manufacturers
Jan 20, 2011
Is 2011 the year when you are reviewing your ERP solutions or are you involved in a selection project at the moment?
Security expert joins ByBox
Jan 20, 2011
securely and safely even further by employing a Director of Security who holds over two decades of senior security experience.
Rothley to optimise inventory planning with Barloworld Supply Chain Software
Jan 20, 2011
Rothley has selected Barloworld Supply Chain Software to provide a software solution to improve inventory management and enhance customer service.
Infor ERP Visual helps Essen be more productive
Jan 20, 2011
Infor has announced that premium kitchen cookware manufacturer Essen has implemented Infor ERP Visual to boost productivity through increased inventory visibility and enhanced planning and scheduling.
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.
