Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that Awal Gulf, a leading refrigeration and air conditioning equipment manufacturer producing 450,000 units annually in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has successfully deployed Infor10 ERP Enterprise (LN).
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 the complete service solution in a box
Mar 22, 2012
ByBox, the field service solutions provider, caters for a multitude of unique requirements using its locker network, said to ensure engineers start each day's work with the right parts.
Optimum designs IT user training for Stemcor's AX ERP system
Mar 22, 2012
Stemcor has used the specialist IT skills consultancy Optimum to design and produce training courses and materials to support the introduction of its new Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Hazardous goods distributor selects Ortec to guarantee safe and innovative planning
Mar 22, 2012
To continue to provide the best service to its customers in the current market conditions logistics service provider Van den Anker has decided to work with Ortec.
Rolls-Royce selects Capgemini for global support of pioneering multi-vendor IT strategy
Mar 22, 2012
Rolls-Royce has awarded a key IT contract to Capgemini UK plc as it finalises its move from a single-partner to a multi-vendor strategy.
Confidence in manufacturing leadership lags behind financial services sector
Mar 22, 2012
Senior management teams are failing to inspire confidence in their organisation's managers, according to new UK research. The problem is particularly acute among the manufacturing and industrial sectors which policy makers are hoping will lead the UK economy out of its current difficulties.
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.
