Rotherham Bonding Company Ltd., an alcohol bonded storage and distribution specialist with 55,000 square foot of warehousing and over 100 UK and export customers, reports that its recently installed 'DeltaWMS:Bond' warehouse performance system has had "an immediate and measurable impact on productivity" according to company Managing Director Charles Foster.
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.
Rotherham Bonding's 'DeltaWMS:Bond' warehouse system boosts productivity, keeps down staff costs says user
May 30, 2012
Meat producers steak out automation
May 30, 2012
Meat producers are under increasing pressure to streamline their supply chains, according to a new White Paper from automated materials handling specialist, Swisslog.
CPI urges cut in red tape to boost UK manufacturing
May 30, 2012
Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) Corrugated Sector is asking the Government to take action to reduce the amount of red tape that is strangling the UK manufacturing industry if it is serious about rebalancing the nation's economy.
Handheld Group appoints Nils Lennartsson as new Service and Support Manager
May 30, 2012
The Handheld Group, a rapidly growing manufacturer of rugged PDAs and mobile devices, has appointed Nils Lennartsson as the new service and support manager.
UK retailer Jacques Vert shapes up supply chain as part of multichannel strategy
May 30, 2012
Womenswear retail group Jacques Vert, which manages over a thousand outlets in the UK, Canada and Ireland, has reduced costs, minimised discounting and improved stock management after implementing new merchandise planning and supply chain software.
Konica Minolta bizhub PRO C754: The right mix for the print industry
May 30, 2012
Success and a competitive edge in the print industry depend on a good mix of print products and reliable technology.
Nordic ID introduces mobile UHF RFID readers in Chinese markets in cooperation with Tongfang R.I.A Co
May 30, 2012
Nordic ID has signed a distribution and cooperation agreement with TongFang R.I.A Co. Ltd. in China and acquired CCC certifications for Nordic ID Morphic and Nordic ID Merlin UHF RFID mobile computers.
Storing device data in the Cloud
May 30, 2012
By Kurt Hochanadel, product manager at Eurotech. In the past few years, the business world has adopted a new buzzword - Cloud computing. Although many industries are embracing Cloud computing, the embedded device market has yet to find a standard, cost-effective way to connect distributed devices to the Cloud.
Lamborghini teams with Datalogic for the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series
May 30, 2012
The Gryphon barcode reader, by Datalogic ADC, the Automatic Data Capture solutions provider, wins the race for first-class performance, speed and efficiency at the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series.
TomTom passes landmark milestone as corporate fleet businesses increasingly choose TomTom fleet management
May 30, 2012
TomTom has passed the 200,000 milestone for vehicles managed in its online fleet management system WEBFLEET, optimising the road operations for more than 16,500 businesses.
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.
