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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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topVOX presents Voxter Elite Edition

1 topVOX presents Voxter Elite Edition

Compact, rugged and efficient - that is how topVOX describes its new Voxter Elite Edition. topVOX's speech terminal features a sleek design and high technical specification.

New accessories for the CL900 tablet PC boost field productivity

2 New accessories for the CL900 tablet PC boost field productivity

Motion Computing, provider of tablet PCs and supporting mobility solutions, has launched several new accessories for the CL900 Tablet PC.

JDA Software drives significant EMEA momentum with strong customer wins and new Russian office

3 JDA Software drives significant EMEA momentum with strong customer wins and new Russian office

Supply chain solutions company, JDA Software Group. has highlighted its continued momentum in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, spurred by a strong performance in 2011.

Zhida Group advances with Epicor ERP solution

4 Zhida Group advances with Epicor ERP solution

Epicor Software Corporation, provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that Zhida Group, the home furniture and accessory manufacturer, has enhanced operational efficiency across multi-sector manufacturing subsidiaries with the Epicor next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.

BizSlate introduces Cloud-based ERP at DEMO Spring 2012

5 BizSlate introduces Cloud-based ERP at DEMO Spring 2012

BizSlate Inc., the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of solutions for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), has announced the launch of its Cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at DEMO Spring 2012.

Kewill at Multimodal

6 Kewill at Multimodal

Kewill, 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 freight transport and logistics exhibition, 1-3 May 2012 at the NEC Birmingham.

Panasonic Computer Product Solutions launches vehicle computer docking for its rugged Toughbook and Toughpad ranges in Europe

7 Panasonic Computer Product Solutions launches vehicle computer docking for its rugged Toughbook and Toughpad ranges in Europe

Panasonic has announced its entry into the European vehicle computer docking market with the launch of a wide range of vehicle docks and services for its Toughbook and Toughpad rugged mobile computers.

Dynamic picking solution for Seals Warehouse

8 Dynamic picking solution for Seals Warehouse

A unique combination of vertical picking towers, sortation conveyors, RF barcode scanners and warehouse management system has provided industrial products supplier Eriks UK with a highly productive, adaptable and efficient order fulfilment solution at its seals warehouse in Dudley.

Vanderlande Industries establishes local presence in Australia

9 Vanderlande Industries establishes local presence in Australia

Vanderlande Industries has opened a new office in Sydney in response to the increasing demand for smart material handling solutions in Australia. This new location will enable Vanderlande to further strengthen its presence on the Australian and Asia-Pacific markets, and to provide the most efficient possible locally based customer support.

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.

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