Located in the City of Curitiba Brazil, a leading intelligent transport technology provider has utilised Nexcom's VTC 2000 to streamline its bus electronic ticketing system.
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.
Simplicity and versatility make Nexcom in-vehicle computer a valuable tool for electronic ticketing
Apr 14, 2011
Bridgestone Europe will plan and schedule its production with OMP Plus
Apr 14, 2011
Bridgestone Europe has selected OMP Plus from OM Partners for central production planning and detailed scheduling of its European tire factories for all technologies: car tires, light truck tires, truck/bus tires and agricultural tires.
Ortec presents: How to outperform retail targets with dynamic delivery scheduling?
Apr 14, 2011
Following the success of the 'Food for Thought' retail webinar, Goos Kant, Ortec Partner and VP Retail Industry Leader will be shortly presenting another stimulating webinar for the retail sector, titled: 'How to outperform retail targets with dynamic delivery scheduling'.
MP Logistics and Toshiba form strategic partnership for industrial and RFID printing solutions
Apr 14, 2011
Toshiba TEC and MP Logistics have combined their specialist expertise to launch a range of printing and RFID solutions.
Driving automotive manufacturing into the cloud
Apr 14, 2011
Despite cloud computing being one of the most talked about topics in IT and business, there is still some uncertainty within the manufacturing industry around when and how it should be used, as well as what is actually meant by the term 'cloud'.
Benefits for the boys in Brazil
Apr 14, 2011
The Preactor Group, provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions for over 17 years, has unveiled a series of major business benefits demonstrated by a number of customers at the Preactor seminars in So Paulo and Porto Alegre.
Common sense advice on implementation of the Bribery Act
Apr 14, 2011
On 30 March The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) published its long-awaited guidance on the Bribery Act 2010 and confirmed that the Act will come into force on 1 July this year.
Vista Retail Support chooses LocateIT WMS from Clydebuilt
Apr 14, 2011
Vista Retail Support (VRS) is a UK-based IT service and support organisation to the retail sector and specialises in the repair and refurbishment of the Retailer's IT, shop support and EPOS systems.
Heavey RF backs Psion Omnii platform with initial 400-unit XT10 purchase
Apr 14, 2011
Psion PLC has announced that Heavey RF, provider of mobile solutions using radio frequency (RF) technology, has endorsed Psion's Open Source Mobility (OSM) strategy with an initial purchase of 400 devices for its operations in the UK and Ireland.
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.
