Airbus revealed at its annual press conference that it took in a record number of orders for new commercial aircraft last year, Glynn Bellamy, Head of Aerospace and Defence at KPMG, said: "Recent order pronouncements from significant airframe manufacturers clearly illustrate that global conditions are currently favourable for the aerospace supply-chain in the UK.
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.
Manufacturers must get set for London 2012 economic boost or risk missing out
Jan 19, 2012
Manufacturers are facing one of their most challenging times, but whilst over half are expecting increased demand from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, 29 per cent are in danger of missing out on a potential economic boost because they see them as irrelevant.
Imtradex presents ideal solutions for 'Pick by Voice' systems at the 2012 LogiMAT
Jan 19, 2012
At the LogiMAT 2012 in Stuttgart (13 to 15 of March) Imtradex will present its new generation headsets, LogiTalk. The company comments that the "Pick by Voice" systems with headsets can increase the productivity up to 25 per cent compared to conventional paper-based procedures.
Fruitful relationship promised for Clydebuilt and Lemonpath
Jan 19, 2012
Leicester-based full service logistics provider Lemonpath Ltd. has begun 2012 on a high by selecting LocateIT WMS from Clydebuilt Business Solutions Ltd. for total warehouse and inventory control.
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.
