Intermec, Inc. has announced its newest vehicle-mount computers, the CV41 and CV61, designed to integrate with any forklift.
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.
ByBox helps Sunwin Services exceed SLA
Feb 22, 2012
The festive period is the busiest time of the year for retailers and meeting the demands of customers during this time is crucial for business success. Customers don't like being made to wait and delays can lead to them going elsewhere.
Bettavend improves productivity and cuts costs with FleetMatics GPS fleet tracking solution
Feb 22, 2012
In order to keep up with growing customer demand an independent regional vending company turned to FleetMatics, the provider of fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles, to help better manage its fleet.
14th European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit
Feb 22, 2012
The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit offers you the opportunity to tailor make your learning agenda.
Vernon Land Transport installs Delta warehouse performance system to support 3PL growth
Feb 22, 2012
Bradford, West Yorkshire-headquartered third-party storage and distribution company, Vernon Land Transport Ltd., has purchased the DeltaWMS warehouse performance system to support the company's continued 3PL growth.
Lakeland starts implementation of Maple Lake merchandise planning software to streamline multi-channel business
Feb 22, 2012
Lakeland has started to implement Maple Lake's merchandise planning solution in a bid to ensure high levels of availability for its customers.
New Voxware Voice Management Suite 5.0 extends real-time benefits to logistics operations
Feb 22, 2012
Voxware, the Voice solution provider, announced the release 5.0 the Voxware Voice Management Suite (VMS) at the recently held Modex 2012.
The supply chain must source the crowd in 2012
Feb 22, 2012
Karsten Horn, director international sales of the Inventory and Supply Chain Division at Inform, discusses why crowd sourcing will shake up business processes in 2012. He also explains why the supply chain must be prepared to become more 'social' with its operations, in order to drive competitive advantage and thrive in the long-term.
Pharmavolution - have emerging markets finally emerged?
Feb 22, 2012
Breaking into emerging markets has increasingly been the secret to success across almost every segment of the global pharmaceutical industry in recent years.
Epicor customers named Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) award winners
Feb 22, 2012
Epicor Software Corporation has congratulated Epicor customers Big Ass Fans, Card-Monroe Corporation, Chirch Global Manufacturing LLC, Drallim Industries and Harbec Inc. on their being named winners of the 2012 Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) Awards.
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.
