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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.
The Route to Optimum Efficiency - Transportation management report October 2012
Nov 14, 2012
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with a number of vendors within the Transportation Management systems and services market about recent technological advances, how logistics professionals are benefiting from their solutions, the changing legal landscape and possible future trends.
ISACA Survey: UK workers feel online privacy is threatened, but gap exists between fears and actions
Nov 14, 2012
Eight out of 10 UK consumers who use a computer, tablet PC or smartphone for work activities feel their online privacy is threatened, but many persist with actions and attitudes that put their privacy and security at risk, according to a survey of 1,000 UK office workers by global non-profit IT association ISACA.
Triton sells Dematic to private equity investor AEA Investors and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Nov 14, 2012
Funds advised by Triton has announced the sale of logistics specialist Dematic, the global warehouse technology and materials handling solutions provider, to private equity investor AEA Investors ("AEA") and Teachers' Private Capital ("TPC"), the private equity arm of Canadian pension fund Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
SageQuest, Enterprise fleet management solution comes to the UK
Nov 14, 2012
Fleetmatics Plc, the global provider of fleet management systems for fleet owners, has launched SageQuest in the UK.
Clements and Church implements cloud-based OpSuite retail solution to support strategy for seamless multichannel retail experience
Nov 14, 2012
Davidson Richards, the developer of retail management systems, has announced that Clements and Church, an independent British tailor, has implemented the cloud-based OpSuite retail solution across their four stores and one warehouse.
Kronos introduces Workforce Task Management
Nov 14, 2012
Kronos has announced availability of Workforce Task Management, an integral application within the Kronos workforce management suite of solutions offered to retail and hospitality organisations worldwide.
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.
