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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.
Epicor announces results of Global ERP Strategy Survey
Mar 09, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation, provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, has announced the results of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategy survey.
TREK-743 wins Control Engineering China (CEC) best product award
Mar 09, 2011
Advantech-DLoG's TREK-743 mobile data terminal has recently received Control Engineering China's (CEC) best product award.
Continental Airlines completes implementation of JDA Solutions
Mar 09, 2011
JDA Cargo Revenue Optimiser and related solutions will further enable Continental to maximise demand visibility, capacity management and revenue opportunities within its cargo operations.
Supply Chain IT innovation does LOTS for DHL customers
Mar 09, 2011
DHL Supply Chain has successfully launched a solution that reportedly gives its consumer sector customers end-to-end visibility at individual line level.
Seiki Systems manufacturing software provides increased machining capacity
Mar 09, 2011
Since implementing Seiki Systems powerful real time graphical scheduling software, the Creative Group has dramatically cut lead times and improved its on-time delivery to customers.
Intermec completes acquisition of Vocollect
Mar 09, 2011
Intermec, Inc. has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Vocollect, Inc., the provider of Voice-centric solutions for mobile workers worldwide.
DSV saves time and improving reliability with electronic proof of delivery
Mar 09, 2011
DSV is a major global supplier of transport and logistics solutions, employing 25,000 people in 59 countries. In the UK, the company has a staff of 2000 across twenty plus locations, administering over 150,000m of terminal storage and over 700 vehicles.
Barloworld SCS puts modelling to the test at Multimodal
Mar 09, 2011
Multimodal visitors looking to enhance their supply chains will find the ideal solution on stand 232, where Barloworld Supply Chain Software experts will offer advice and launch new modelling software CAST Aurora, which will be put to the test at the show.
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.
