FleetMatics has announced that Robbins Towing recently selected FleetMatics to assist in improving operational efficiencies and customer service.
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.
Aberdeen Publishes BI, ERP, SCM, Enterprise Apps, Service Management, IT Infrastructure Research
Oct 12, 2011
Aberdeen Group has announced the publication of new research reports from its Information IT Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Applications, Service Management, and IT Infrastructure research practices.
Rainin selects InfinityQS' Advanced Quality System to optimise manufacturing processes
Oct 12, 2011
InfinityQS International, Inc. has announced that Rainin Instruments, LLC has selected its ProFicient Statistical Process Control (SPC) software to drive quality, throughput and cost-cutting initiatives.
Host Analytics and ERP Logic partner to bring integrated Cloud Solution to SAP Business ByDesign Customers
Oct 12, 2011
Host Analytics have announced a strategic partnership to provide a complete, on-demand CPM solution for SAP Business ByDesign.
Planning in the Cloud: Reshaping Supply Chain Management
Oct 12, 2011
Over the past 24 months, the interest in cloud computing - a general term for software deployed through hosted, managed services and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models - has continued to grow.
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.
