Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. has announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Lock as Chief Operating Officer of Automobili Lamborghini America LLC effective March 1st, 2012. Mr. Lock succeeds Wolfgang Hoffmann who moves into a new role as President of Audi Canada.
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.
Woolworths South Africa selects JDA Software Solutions to optimise its retail supply chain
Mar 08, 2012
JDA Software Group, Inc., has announced that South African retail chain Woolworths has selected a number of JDA solutions in the fourth quarter of 2011.
DeltaWMS supply chain performance technology at Foodex 2012
Mar 08, 2012
At Foodex 2012 (25-27 March, NEC Birmingham, Stand D249) DeltaWMS will be demonstrating its latest warehouse performance technology for the food and drink industry.
Manage What Matters. A Management Series White Paper Presented by Demand Solutions
Mar 08, 2012
The Pareto Principle, ABC Analysis and How to Manage by Exception. Managing by exception is like managing the needles in a haystack. What's the best and quickest way to find the needles? Shrink the haystack and use a magnet.
Introduction of RapidValue brings manufacturing success to Columbus
Mar 08, 2012
Columbus has won its first major contract for its new concept named RapidValue designed and developed by Columbus to help manufacturers maximise their efficiency and overall business performance.
Vanderlande Industries Launches Quickstore Microshuttle At LogiMAT 2012
Mar 08, 2012
Vanderlande Industries will launch its new QUICKSTORE Microshuttle an extension to the QUICKSTORE range of shuttles, miniloads and load handling devices at LogiMAT 2012 (Stuttgart, Germany, 13 15 March).
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.
