Some 70% of companies believe that climate change has the potential to affect their revenue significantly, a risk which is intensified by a chasm between the sustainable business practices of multinational corporations and their suppliers, according to new research published by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Accenture.
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.
Refreshment systems stay on top with ByBox
Jan 24, 2013
Vending machines are found on sites around the country and many of us rely on them to keep us going throughout the day. One of the UK's leading suppliers of vending machines is Refreshment Systems who have been supplying to factories, offices, boardrooms and coffee shops since 1967.
Microscan announces AutoVISION 2.0, the next generation of simplified machine vision software
Jan 24, 2013
Microscan, the barcode, machine vision and lighting solutions provider, has announced the availability of AutoVISION 2.0, its latest generation of machine vision software.
Coles, a leading food, liquor and convenience retailer in Australia, selects Ortec for optimising secondary distribution
Jan 24, 2013
Ortec has announced that Coles has selected and implemented Ortec's next generation routing and scheduling solution to improve the efficiency of its secondary distribution operations and assist in the retailer's spectacular turnaround story.
TXT unveils new release of its Integrated Retail Planning solution
Jan 24, 2013
TXT e-solutions introduced 5.0 of TXTPlanning, its Integrated Retail Planning platform, at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Annual Convention & EXPO in New York, this month.
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.
