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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.
Belgravium Technologies and Key Computers sign joint marketing agreement
Oct 27, 2011
Key Computers has announced the formation of a strategic marketing alliance with Belgravium Technologies, the specialist company within the mobile computing and wireless communication markets.
How to Kill Voice Picking ROI
Oct 27, 2011
Its easy just get software that cant recognize what all your workers say, all the time. Your ROI metrics will go right out the window.To succeed with voice, you need flawless recognition accuracy, regardless of how diverse your workforce and how noisy your warehouse.
Renault SA completes JDA solution implementation
Oct 27, 2011
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that Renault SA has completed its implementation of JDA Demand and JDA Fulfilment to reduce inventory throughout the network, reduce stock-outs, increase productivity and improve operating margins.
Gro Company readies orders in seven minutes with Balloon One WMS upgrade
Oct 27, 2011
The inventor of the Grobag, The Gro Company has streamlined order fulfilment with an integrated warehouse management system (WMS) from Balloon One.
Preactor and advenco serve up a truly satisfying solution for Wander AG
Oct 27, 2011
Preactor International, the specialist planning and scheduling Software Company, has been selected by Wander AG to deliver substantially improved production planning and scheduling efficiencies.
Zetes increases its range of People ID solutions with a fixed enrolment station
Oct 27, 2011
Zetes is launching a fixed enrolment station, which combines the capture of photographs, biometric fingerprinting and signatures.
Ortec client Deli XL hails benefits of new technology in urban distribution planning
Oct 27, 2011
At the second AECOC (Spanish Association of Commercial Codification) Urban Goods Transportation forum in Barcelona, Deli XL hailed the benefits of new technology in the optimization of the company's urban distribution planning.
Jaama software helps Run Your Cars to deliver fleet solutions to business
Oct 27, 2011
Run Your Cars has become the latest fleet organisation to take delivery of a cutting-edge online software system from Jaama.
ArcelorMittal has chosen OMP Plus as a platform for its S&OP process for Flat Carbon Europe
Oct 27, 2011
ArcelorMittal has chosen OMP Plus from OM Partners as the platform to run the sales & operations planning process for their business segment Flat Carbon Europe.
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.
