Datamax-O'Neil, provider of industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, has announced the RL3, a portable 3-inch label printer designed to meet the diverse applications required in the retail mobility environment.
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.
New whitepaper: Data capture solutions and labelling strategies for retailers
Feb 20, 2013
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has published a new whitepaper, Data Capture Solutions and Labelling, which offers retailers advice on how to improve their business process.
Infor helps companies reduce costs through energy management
Feb 20, 2013
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced the Infor Energy Performance Management module to provide a top down view of energy consumption.
Scheduling software firm Preactor opens China offices
Feb 20, 2013
International advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software provider, Preactor, is expanding its presence in China by opening two dedicated China offices.
Manufacturing sector helps fuels growth in Interim Management Market
Feb 20, 2013
Russam GMS, the UK interim management recruitment provider, this month highlighted positive growth in the interim management market during 2012, according to its twice-yearly benchmark survey.
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.
