Brunner Mond, part of Tata Chemicals, is to roll out Crown Computing's workforce management system, Open Options, across its two UK plants, which produce chemicals such as soda ash, sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride.
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.
Crown Computing helps Tata-owned Brunner Mond improve staff safety at UK chemical plants
Mar 17, 2011
Leading Russian retailer X5 selects JDA Category Management Solutions to optimise revenue
Mar 17, 2011
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that X5 Retail Group NV has selected the company's category management solutions to increase merchandising effectiveness and revenues across more than 3,000 company-owned store and franchisee locations.
Farcla Products selects Epicor to support business growth
Mar 17, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Farcla Products Ltd has selected the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution as part of a business transformation project to support the company's growth and current turnover of 15m GBP.
Epicor launches new global education initiative
Mar 17, 2011
Epicor Software has announced a new centre of excellence for education for its customers, partners and employees, Epicor University.
Securitas: A complex puzzle? Not with Ortec's workforce scheduling solution"
Mar 17, 2011
The Securitas Public Transportation segment in the Netherlands has chosen to follow in the footsteps of Securitas France, by implementing Ortec's workforce scheduling solution, Ortec Harmony.
Infor announces plan to hire 400 engineers
Mar 17, 2011
Infor has announced it will expand its engineering organisation by hiring approximately 400 additional software developers.
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.
