During the recent EPTDA (European Power Transmission Distributors Association) Convention in Budapest, Stewart Booth, Operations Director at Ipswich based PIX Europe Ltd, was confirmed as the new Chairman of the Manufacturers' Council.
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.
CBI comments on Government manufacturing funding package
Oct 13, 2011
Commenting on the Government's announced 170 million manufacturing package, Dr Tim Bradshaw, CBI Head of Innovation, Science and Technology, said: "The Government's progress in rolling out Technology and Innovation Centres (TICs), and in particular the commitment to fund the manufacturing TIC for six years, is good news.
NetDespatch powers parcel barcode labels from MYOB and Moneyworks
Oct 13, 2011
NetDespatch has enabled New Zealand Post to extend availability of their web shipping tools to millions of small business users, who can now print the correct.
Voxware to support Android
Oct 13, 2011
Voice-driven software product provider, Voxware, has announced support for Google's Android operating system.
Kronos unveils latest version of Workforce Mobile
Oct 13, 2011
Kronos Incorporated has announced the latest version of its mobile applications, continuing to deliver on its commitment to develop the next generation of workforce management.
Infor10 Supply Chain Execution for greater speed and simplified logistics
Oct 13, 2011
Infor has announced the availability of Infor10 Supply Chain Execution, a new application that helps companies eliminate obstacles to quick information flow, operate at a faster pace and deliver more customer value at less cost.
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.
