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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Logility Voyager Solutions delivers enhanced global supply chain visibility

1 Logility Voyager Solutions delivers enhanced global supply chain visibility

Logility Inc., a supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, has announced at Connections 2011, its annual customer conference, the availability of the latest version of Logility Voyager Solutions.

New developments revealed at the Holbeach LINKFresh Food Technology Seminar

2 New developments revealed at the Holbeach LINKFresh Food Technology Seminar

More than 40 delegates from some of the UK's leading food manufacturing and distribution companies were captivated during an information technology seminar in Holbeach recently.

Avoid embarrassing questions about your supply chain

3 Avoid embarrassing questions about your supply chain

The CEO of a global automotive manufacturer was giving a press conference at the Geneva Car Show in March 2011, when reporters asked him for comments regarding the news that their competitor had just purchased a stake in a key supplier.

Barloworld SCS launches CAST Aurora

4 Barloworld SCS launches CAST Aurora

Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS) is launching CAST Aurora, claimed to be the next generation in CAST Supply Chain Modelling software, for companies across various business sectors to identify savings and enhance efficiency within their supply chains.

RT Page & Sons sources Clydebuilt's LocateIT WMS

5 RT Page & Sons sources Clydebuilt's LocateIT WMS

Clydebuilt Solutions Ltd has welcomed R T Page & Sons Ltd as a new customer and user of LocateIT WMS.

Epicor achieves Hot Companies finalist and two best product finalist honours

6 Epicor achieves Hot Companies finalist and two best product finalist honours

Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Network Products Guide has named Epicor a finalist for the 6th Annual 2011 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards.

VoiteQ rises to Allied Bakeries' demanding service requirement

7 VoiteQ rises to Allied Bakeries' demanding service requirement

Allied Bakeries has selected VoiteQ to maintain and support their estate of over 280 Vocollect Talkman devices.

Ortec unveils the latest releases of its Advanced Planning Solutions at The Smart Conference & Expo 2011

8 Ortec unveils the latest releases of its Advanced Planning Solutions at The Smart Conference & Expo 2011

Ortec has announced its sponsoring of and participation in Australia's supply chain management event: Smart Conference & Expo 2011 (25-26 May).

Sage and Talend form partnership

9 Sage and Talend form partnership

Sage and Talend have announced the completion of a partnership, which will integrate Talend's integration technologies with Sage ERP X3, Sage plc's global ERP solution aimed at medium sized companies.

RedPrairie On-Demand WMS drives growth at Argent Associates

10 RedPrairie On-Demand WMS drives growth at Argent Associates

RedPrairie Corporation has announced that Argent Associates will implement RedPrairie's On-Demand WMS at three additional sites in Denver, Colo.; Edison, N.J.; and Plano, Texas.

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.

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