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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.
Honeywell's new rugged enterprise hybrid device brings smartphone looks and ease of use to logistics and field professionals, healthcare and retail workers
Nov 01, 2012
Consumer smart phones don't last long in many field-based work environments – not because service contracts are too short, but because the phones aren't tough enough to withstand drops on concrete, lack adequate battery life or don't have enterprise scanning capabilities.
The German food retailer REWE sources 8500 Datalogic Elf PDA Units
Nov 01, 2012
Datalogic S.p.A., the Automatic Identification and total solutions provider of barcode readers, data collection mobile computers and vision systems, has signed an agreement with REWE, one of the leading trading and travel and tourism companies in Europe.
POS company Zedis chooses Preactor scheduling software
Nov 01, 2012
The Preactor Group, provider of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) solutions, has announced that Zedis has chosen Preactor software solutions for its manufacturing facility in Lliçà d'Amunt, Barcelona.
Basic planning for a better project
Nov 01, 2012
MACS Software is a leading provider of warehouse management software in the UK. Every project it undertakes has challenges along the way ... they are inevitable.
Host of manufacturing companies announced as official sponsors of The Skills Show
Nov 01, 2012
The Skills Show has welcomed the support of a number of leading industry sponsors for the UK's biggest skills and careers event.
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.
