The downturn in the UK manufacturing sector showed signs of easing during August, following a severe contraction in the previous month. The seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) rose to 49.5, from 45.2 in July, a four-month high and only slightly below the 50.0 mark that separates expansion from contraction.
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.
Box Technologies introduces Motion Computing's next-generation F5t and C5t rugged tablet PCs
Sep 06, 2012
Box Technologies, the UK provider of customer interface technology solutions, has announced the launch of Motion Computing’s next generation F5t and C5t Tablet PCs. Designed to enhance productivity for mobile workers across a broad range of vertical markets, such as field service, healthcare, construction and retail, the latest Motion® tablets deliver uncompromising levels of power, security and manageability.
GEM Textiles to roll out Kewill Warehouse Solution
Sep 06, 2012
GEM Textile has signed a multi-year agreement to implement the Kewill Warehouse solution. Based in Manchester, GEM Textiles are a major wholesale distributer supplying the retail trade with household textiles. GEM Textile have been in operation for over 30 years and supply several of the major retail brands in the UK.
Empirica WMS supports key growth at Via Coldstores
Sep 06, 2012
Since its initial implementation in 2011 the Empirica warehouse management system provided by Chess Logistics Technology has supported rapid growth at Scunthorpe-based Via Coldstores. Operating from a 140,000ft2 (13,000m2) site with over 22,000 pallet spaces, Via provides a range of services to manufacturing and food service companies.
Blue Castle enables growth with Qurius
Sep 06, 2012
Qurius UK has been selected by Blue Castle to implement enwis), a specialist waste management and recycling solution based on Microsoft Dynamics. Blue Castle has selected enwis) in order to facilitate the company’s projected business growth.
Getac unveils the technology inside its Android tablet as the device hits the European market
Sep 06, 2012
Getac has unveiled the technology inside its highly compact and robust Android tablet, as the device becomes available in Europe. The 7-inch Getac Z710 is built with a glove-friendly touchscreen – due to Getac’s proprietary LumiBondTM technology.
Microscan lines up latest solutions at Vision 2012
Sep 06, 2012
Microscan, provider of barcode, machine vision and lighting solutions, will present its latest solution offerings in industrial machine vision at Booth # J12 in Hall 1 at the Vision 2012 trade show in Stuttgart, 6-8 November 2012.
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.
