Ortec has been selected as a finalist for the 2011 Global Business Coalition (GBC) Business Action on Health Awards.
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.
Seiki software seals production efficiency
Apr 07, 2011
Seiki Systems software provides the 'backbone' for communications at AESSEAL, one of the largest mechanical seal manufacturers in the world.
Broner Metals Solutions completes Tracking & Order Scheduling project for Plate Mill at ArcelorMittal Galati
Apr 07, 2011
Broner Metals Solutions, provider of integrated MES, supply chain and scheduling solutions for metals, has completed a project that provides Tracking and Order Scheduling solutions for the Heavy Plate Mill of ArcelorMittal Galati in Romania.
Epicor agrees to be acquired by Apax Partners
Apr 07, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Apax Partners, one of the world's leading private equity firms with a strong heritage of technology investment.
Lindab steps up connectivity with customers through Wesupply
Apr 07, 2011
Lindab, an international manufacturer of ventilation and sheet metal products for the construction industry, is scaling up its connectivity with key customers through Wesupply's OneTime EDI solution.
PTV Intelligence - a rich fund of expertise
Apr 07, 2011
With PTV Intelligence, the German software specialist PTV AG combines comprehensive transportation planning solutions and logistics concepts.
ANM drives expansion with rapid ERP implementation
Apr 07, 2011
ANM Electronics Ltd, based in Mountain Ash, Wales provides electronic manufacturing services, mainly to the automotive industry.
Swiss Coop buys Citizen printers
Apr 07, 2011
Citizen Systems Europe, international manufacturer of POS, label, barcode and mobile printers, has received an order from the Swiss retailer Coop for over 7,000 CT-S801 point-of-sale printers and 1,700 CL-S621 label printers for shelf-edge labelling.
Pharma giant Merck improves multiple warehouse operations with just 8 voice pickers
Apr 07, 2011
To optimise time consuming warehouse processes and ensure compliance with system safety requirements, Merck has implemented Zetes' 3i Voice solution (3iV).
Getting better connected - Special technology report ERP
Apr 07, 2011
Chief editor Ed Holden- Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke to a number of key spokespeople within the ERP vendor, systems integrator and process management community about the current functionality state of the art within this technology vertical, together with some of the exterior forces that are influencing these developments.
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.
