JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works, OJSC, (MMK), has selected JDA Supply Chain Planner to improve its sales & operations planning process.
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.
All-terrain vehicle manufacturer takes an easier route to ensuring supply chain security
Feb 03, 2011
Easily accessible via an Internet browser, AEB's SaaS is now in use by Land Rover worldwide and sales staff as far afield as South Africa and the US can quickly and easily make checks.
Plex online Cloud ERP showcased at 9th Annual Vendor Shootout
Feb 03, 2011
Manufacturing ERP software provider Plex Systems, Inc. has announced it will be participating at the 9th Annual ERP Vendor Shootout, February 23 - 25, 2011 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Belgravium & DLoG join forces for ruggedised full-screen solutions
Feb 03, 2011
DLoG UK, provider of rugged and mobile industrial PCs, has established a partnership with leading mobile computing solution provider Belgravium.
Ferrari drives manufacturing operations with Infor
Feb 03, 2011
Infor has announced the extension of its relationship with Ferrari, which has decided to migrate its information systems based on Baan IV to the latest version of Infor ERP LN.
Paragon improves Tracker installation services
Feb 03, 2011
Tracker Network has boosted the performance of its mobile engineering service operations by using Paragon routing and scheduling software.
Aston Martin to standardise its global sports car development with Siemens PLM software
Feb 03, 2011
Siemens PLM Software has announced that Aston Martin is standardising its global sports car development process using NX software for integrated computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis.
Epicor named finalist in 2011 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service
Feb 03, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation was recently named a finalist in the "Customer Service Department of the Year - IT and Telecommunications" category of the fifth annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
Automated store-level replenishment.....wins Best-in-Class award
Feb 03, 2011
With the help of Demand Solutions Retail Planning software, greeting card and giftware manufacturer Paper Island Ltd transformed the replenishment of store-level inventories from a traditional and manual process into an award-winning one.
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.
