Leading Integrated Logistics Provider, Port of Tyne, has selected Belgravium 'Permaline' linemarking solution for its South Shield Warehouse Operation.
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.
Oracle introduces Oracle Retail Merchandising Analytics
Jun 02, 2011
Oracle has unveiled Oracle Retail Merchandising Analytics to offer retailers a new prebuilt business intelligence application that incorporates performance metrics across the entire enterprise and promotes a faster response to market opportunities.
RedPrairie and Voxware deliver jointly-developed Voice solutions
Jun 02, 2011
Voxware and RedPrairie Corporation have announced that Voxware's next generation Voice software is fully integrated with RedPrairie's warehouse management software, and has been deployed to numerous customers.
Totally Logistics North is ideal opportunity
Jun 02, 2011
With over 40 companies exhibiting and presenting at Totally Logistics North, the new event to be held at Doncaster Racecourse on 28-29 September 2011, represents an ideal opportunity for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Ethypharm increases production by 15% with DynaSys and Preactor
Jun 02, 2011
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Ethypharm has completed the total integration of its planning, scheduling and sales forecasting capabilities with its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Supply Chain system.
Citizen recognises Newbury Data with Award of Excellence
Jun 02, 2011
Citizen Systems Europe recently presented an Award of Excellence to Jamie Tilley, Sales Director of Newbury Data in recognition of the company's achievement in deploying bespoke barcode and labelling solutions based on Citizen's advanced printing technology.
Voice-centric warehouse evolution gains momentum
Jun 02, 2011
Vocollect has announced significant progress in growing its customer deployments of multiple Voice-centric workflows.
Cubewano soars to the skies with EFACS E/8
Jun 02, 2011
Exel Computer Systems has announced that Cubewano has selected EFACS E/8 to manage its manufacturing process and support the company's growth.
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.
