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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Terumo Cardiovascular Systems saves $1 million in one year with Demand Solutions

1 Terumo Cardiovascular Systems saves $1 million in one year with Demand Solutions

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is a global manufacturer and distributor of a wide spectrum of products for the medical industry.

Chevin Fleet Solutions unveils FleetWave2 at customer user day

2 Chevin Fleet Solutions unveils FleetWave2 at customer user day

Fleet management software provider, Chevin Fleet Solutions, has marked the launch of its next generation flagship application, FleetWave, by inviting a host of customers and fleet industry experts to participate in a user group event.

Autumn Statement must deliver for SMEs, warns Forum of Private Business

3 Autumn Statement must deliver for SMEs, warns Forum of Private Business

A number of key issues affecting small business must be addressed by Government in next week's Autumn Statement if the economy is to grow next year, a not-for-profit lobby group has said in a letter to ministers this week.

55% of mid-market companies cannot change their ERP software without IT consultants

4 55% of mid-market companies cannot change their ERP software without IT consultants

UNIT4 has announced findings of a new international research project undertaken by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) which surveyed 307 senior managers from a range of industries about their ERP and enterprise applications' ability to support business change.

Datalogic doubles presence in the Industrial Automation industry through the acquisition of US Group Accu-Sort Systems

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Datalogic S.p.A. has entered into an agreement with certain subsidiaries of Danaher Corporation to acquire Accu-Sort Systems Inc., a supplier of Automatic Identification (Auto-ID) products in the US.

40 years of logistics passion

6 40 years of logistics passion

The systems integrator WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH from Parkstein celebrates a milestone with its 40th birthday.

Urban Outfitters chooses Vanderlande Industries to integrate

7 Urban Outfitters chooses Vanderlande Industries to integrate

Urban Outfitters has chosen Vanderlande Industries to integrate an automated material handling system at their new Direct to Consumer fulfilment centre in Reno, Nevada.

TomTom helps businesses operate greener, more efficient fleets with the launch of vehicle maintenance planning

8 TomTom helps businesses operate greener, more efficient fleets with the launch of vehicle maintenance planning

Vehicle maintenance planning from TomTom Business Solutions is set to help businesses optimise fleet efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Dimark signs up for BCP's Accord

9 Dimark signs up for BCP's Accord

Supply chain software specialist BCP (Business Computer Projects Ltd) continues to grow its client portfolio with the addition of new client Dimark who is investing in a 13 user Accord solution to support its growing cash & carry and delivered trade businesses.

Belgravium launches 'SX' range of mobile computers

10 Belgravium launches 'SX' range of mobile computers

The newly launched 'SX' range from Belgravium comprises three feature-rich Enterprise Class PDAs. The terminals are ideally suited for pre-sales, merchandising, field sales/service and logistics applications.

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.

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