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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.

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Optimising Inventory in the face of Climate Change....

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Optimising Inventory in the face of Climate Change....

By Howard Roddie, FuturMaster Supply Chain Consultant.

With extreme climatic events becoming ever more frequent and rising temperatures looming, it is becoming increasingly clear that today's global supply chains can no longer ignore the climate change threat.

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Datamax-O'Neil acquires Source Technologies' thermal printer business

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Datamax-O'Neil acquires Source Technologies' thermal printer business

Datamax-O'Neil, a global provider of label and receipt printing solutions, has acquired the thermal printer assets of Source Technologies, provider in specialised printing solutions based in Charlotte (North Carolina, USA).

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UK manufacturers looking to cut costs due to raw material price rises

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UK manufacturers looking to cut costs due to raw material price rises

Over two-fifths of UK manufacturing firms (43%) have warned that they are considering cutting costs to counter the rising prices of raw materials, according to research from NIG, the commercial insurer.

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BlueStar to distribute Digital Defence's secure mobile encryption software

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BlueStar to distribute Digital Defence's secure mobile encryption software

BlueStar has announced a new distribution partnership with Digital Defence, an independent software vendor whose Secure Mobile encryption software is designed to keep selected data on mobile devices secure across all vertical markets.

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Demand Management launches Demand Solutions platform as a SaaS offering

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Demand Management launches Demand Solutions platform as a SaaS offering

Demand Management Inc., the global resource for supply chain management solutions, has announced the availability of the Demand Solutions platform as a software as a service (SaaS) offering.

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Unique-ID to become wholly owned subsidiary of M-Netics Holdings

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Unique-ID to become wholly owned subsidiary of M-Netics Holdings

Mobile technology solutions provider M-Netics has acquired Unique-ID, a specialist supplier of mobile solutions, auto-ID equipment, RFID and tracking products to the UK logistics market.

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Siemens acquires Preactor

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Siemens acquires Preactor

Siemens has acquired the Preactor Group headquartered in Chippenham in the UK, further expanding its international presence in the industry software market. Preactor's APS software solutions will add significant new components to the Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) portfolio.

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Daher and Waer celebrate five years of success

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Daher and Waer celebrate five years of success

The partnership between international transport and logistics company Daher, and agile software development company Waer Systems, has proved to be a winning formula as the two businesses celebrate the fifth anniversary of the efficient, cost-effective service they provide to a leading aero engine manufacturer.

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Ortec Supervisory Board welcomes new members

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Ortec Supervisory Board welcomes new members

Ortec has added two new members to its Supervisory Board; both have been appointed as non-executives for a three year term. The new members are Jac Braat, former CIO and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Philips Lighting and lecturer at Tilburg University, and Stefan Schulz, SAP expert and SAP Supervisory Board member.

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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.

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