VoiteQ, UK supplier of Voice-directed warehouse solutions, recently hosted its Voice User Group for a second year running.
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.
Belgravium set to support 'growth' for fertiliser manufacturer
Jul 26, 2012
GrowHow UK Ltd. is a UK fertiliser manufacturer and a supplier of process chemicals and utilities. Located at Ince, Chester and Billingham the company manufactures over 1.4 million tonnes of fertiliser per annum for the grass and arable farming sectors.
Seiki Scheduler - the real-time scheduling tool of choice for West Pharmaceutical Services
Jul 26, 2012
Seiki Systems, a specialist provider of real-time production management solutions, has announced that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has successfully implemented the Seiki production scheduling solution at its dedicated Bodmin facility.
Make better, more accurate decisions with BI
Jul 26, 2012
A Qurius white paper
The rise and availability of computing power, coupled with the minimal cost of mass data storage, has created some fantastic opportunities for business, science and society as a whole. This Qurius white paper looks at what effect this increase in data storage has on distribution businesses and investigates how to embrace, exploit and profit from it.
Box Technologies announces the next generation Motion CL910 Tablet PC
Jul 26, 2012
Box Technologies, the UK provider of customer interface technology solutions, has announced the launch of the latest ultra-mobile and durable tablet PC, the Motion CL910.
BCP adds Advanced Labour Management to Accord Voice WMS
Jul 26, 2012
BCP is introducing further Voice functionality to its Accord Voice WMS in the latest release of its Accord software.
Users set to benefit from new features in Ortec Transport & Distribution
Jul 26, 2012
With the release of new enhancements for Ortec Transport and Distribution (Ortec TD), Ortec is once again demonstrating its commitment to keeping pace with the latest industry trends and requirements.
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.
