Wesupply has announced that one of Europe's leading manufacturers of pet food products, C&D Foods, has signed an agreement for Wesupply's fully managed EDI solution, OneTime.
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.
Best Practices Guide launched to address the multi-billion Dollar issue of supply chain risk
Sep 15, 2011
The Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council (SCRLC) has published a 'Best Practices Guide' to help companies address the growing issue of supply chain risk.
European manufacturers are turning to Mexico for NAFTA manufacturing, according to a newly published Entrada Group whitepaper
Sep 15, 2011
The Entrada Group has just released a whitepaper explaining why the credibility of Mexico's manufacturing sector has moved up in global ranks and why increasingly more European manufacturers are using Mexico as a manufacturing platform to service north America.
Epicor Named to 2011 InformationWeek 500 List
Sep 15, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation a global provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations has made this year's InformationWeek 500 for its innovations in business technology.
Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps identify $1bn saving for Egyptian Government
Sep 15, 2011
Barloworld Supply Chain Software's CAST product has helped identify a supply chain saving of $1 billion USD for the Government of Egypt, which is the biggest ever saving recorded in a Barloworld SCS project.
Psion partners with BCP to show 'Wall-to-Wall Voice WMS' at Totally Logistics 2011
Sep 15, 2011
Psion PLC will exhibit alongside business partner, Business Computer Products (BCP), at the inaugural Totally Logistics North show being held in Doncaster on 28-29 September.
Manhattan Associates European 'Exchange' Event Series to promote supply chain agility
Sep 15, 2011
Manhattan Associates will help organisations identify a path to greater supply chain agility when it kicks-off its annual 'Exchange' series of customer conferences in Europe.
Small manufacturing businesses hit hardest by rising costs
Sep 15, 2011
The UK's small businesses have suffered a 6.6 per cent annual hike in costs, three times higher than the government's inflationary target, according to the latest quarterly Business Inflation Guide (BIG) from MORE TH>N BUSINESS.
Davant grows business with Balloon One integrated warehouse solution
Sep 15, 2011
Davant Products is benefiting from an advanced wireless warehouse management system (WMS) from Balloon One.
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.
