@logistics Reply, a Reply Group company specialising in the planning and development of integrated Supply Chain Execution solutions (SCM), has been placed within the 'Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems 2012' by ICT Analyst, Gartner.
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.
Gartner positions @logistics Reply in 'Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems'
Apr 11, 2012
Lafarge Cement implements Asset4000 to streamline the accounting of its 5.9 million GBP assets
Apr 11, 2012
Africa-based Lafarge Cement has deployed Asset4000 from Real Asset Management (RAM) to notably improve the efficiency of asset accounting whilst complying with International Accounting Standards.
Siemens PLM Software wins General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
Apr 11, 2012
Siemens PLM Software has received the prestigious 2011 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award at a recent ceremony held at the Detroit Institute of Arts. GM cited the important role that Siemens PLM Software has played in the automaker's efforts to design, build and sell the world's best vehicles.
Brook Street Foods chooses BCP's Accord
Apr 11, 2012
Foodservice wholesaler, Brook Street Foods, is making a significant investment in a 14 user end-to-end Accord Distribution System including Voice directed Warehouse Management from supply chain solutions specialist, BCP, to help support its continued growth.
Infor helps Norris Cylinder improve data continuity and accessibility
Apr 11, 2012
Infor, the provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that Norris Cylinder Company, an international leader in the gas containment industry, has implemented Infor10 ERP Business (SyteLine) to promote continuity and communication throughout the enterprise.
Kewill showcases its end-to-end logistics capabilities and sponsors the delegate party at Multimodal
Apr 11, 2012
Kewill, the provider of global trade and logistics software, will be demonstrating the capabilities of its logistics and freight forwarding software at Multimodal, the UK and Ireland's leading freight transport and logistics exhibition, 1-3 May 2012 at the NEC Birmingham. The Kewill software delivers advanced efficiency to the logistics cycle and will be demonstrated on stand 730, Hall 4.
Commercial vehicle owners warned of the rise of GPS jammers
Apr 11, 2012
Stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, Tracker is urging fleet managers and business owners to safeguard their fleets against the rise of GPS jammers. New research from the Sentinel consortium has revealed an increase in thieves using jammers in an attempt to outsmart the police. Criminal gangs are importing cheap GPS jammers from overseas and using them to steal lorries and vans with valuable loads.
Quartix vehicle tracking foils violent van hijacking
Apr 11, 2012
Thieves' violent attempt to hijack a security-equipment company's van has been foiled by Quartix vehicle tracking. Driver Roger Hirsch was in slow-moving traffic in Hoe Street, Walthamstow when he a felt a sudden bump from behind. Leaping from his cab, he was shoved roughly to the ground by one thief while a second slipped behind the wheel and sped off.
Sainsbury's signs deal with Trace One to maximise promotions
Apr 11, 2012
Retailer Sainsbury's is going live with the fully integrated version of its Deals & Terms software from technology experts Trace One, to help improve its supplier promotions process.
Swisslog’s AutoStore to boost space efficiency at Asda
Apr 11, 2012
Swisslog, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has agreed a contract with supermarket chain Asda, to deliver an automated goods-to-man materials handling solution called AutoStore.
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.
