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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.
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Apr 05, 2012
Vanderlande Industries supplies an automated sorting system to TNT Hong Kong
Apr 04, 2012
Vanderlande Industries has provided an automated sorting system at the new regional hub built by TNT Express in Hong Kong to improve its operations in the Pearl River Delta area (South China).
Oracle extends Business Analytics portfolio
Apr 04, 2012
Oracle has announced two new Oracle Business Intelligence Applications, Oracle Manufacturing Analytics and Oracle Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Analytics.
Epicor helps Nordic Cast Sourcing to streamline operations and support international growth strategy
Apr 04, 2012
Epicor Software Corporation, the business software solutions provider for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that Nordic Cast Sourcing (NC Sourcing) has deployed the Epicor next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to support global growth.
SAP unveils strategy to gain predictive insights from Big Data
Apr 04, 2012
As organisations evolve their business strategies to remain competitive in ever-changing markets, they rely on today's information to make choices for tomorrow.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics enhances supply chain efficiencies with RedPrairie Warehouse and Parcel Management Systems
Apr 04, 2012
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is enhancing supply chain efficiencies with RedPrairie's Warehouse Management and Parcel Management systems. Hosted by RedPrairie, Hellmann's new warehouse management solution was operational at its Miami distribution centre within 12 weeks, improving inventory control and visibility for the 3PL provider.
Tharo H-Series printers provide USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer
Apr 04, 2012
Tharo Systems, Inc.'s H-Series Printers have multiple interfaces for every application. Fast USB 2.0 is standard on the Tharo H-400 and H-600E Series printers for high-speed data transfer from Windows PC, Apple Mac, Linux or Unix system to an H-Series Printer.
Traditional delivery model struggles at Olympic hurdle
Apr 04, 2012
The weaknesses of the traditional delivery model will be exposed during the Olympics as extra costs are passed onto customers who happen to be located in the wrong postcodes, an industry figure has warned.
Intermec Technologies Corporation grants Clydebuilt Business Solutions Silver Partner Status
Apr 04, 2012
Clydebuilt Business Solutions Ltd. has been granted partnership status with the Intermec PartnerNet programme from Intermec Technologies Corporation.
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.
