Foodservice distributor Thomas Ridley Foodservice is realising major performance improvements and savings of more than £175,000 p.a. following a major investment in Accord Voice Directed WMS from supply chain software and warehouse management systems specialist BCP (Business Computer Projects Ltd).
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 research reveals mobile technology could save transport and logistics companies over £300,000 annually
Jul 18, 2013
Transport and logistics companies could save approximately £303,855 per annum as a result of process re-engineering and the implementation of mobile technology across workflows, a new survey shows.
Transportation company makes change in operational direction and continues to benefit from Prophesy solution
Jul 18, 2013
Accellos, provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has issued a case study of ProphesySeries Dispatch Broker for customer Transportation and Logistical Services, Inc.
Technology Management recognised as one of the top 5% of Microsoft Dynamics partners worldwide
Jul 18, 2013
Technology Management, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for both ERP and CRM, has been named to the 2013 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club, a group that represents the top 5% of Microsoft Dynamics partners worldwide.
Accenture enhances drug development from discovery to approval with launch of Accenture Accelerated R&D Services
Jul 18, 2013
Accenture has announced the launch of Accenture Accelerated R&D Services, a business service focused on delivering streamlined and integrated research and development (R&D) functions that will help pharmaceutical companies bring new medications to patients using a more collaborative and efficient approach.
ToolsGroup: Powerful yet simple technology to reduce cost in Retail
Jul 18, 2013
Modern retail companies compete through different strategies in critical business variables: product range, pricing, own brands and fresh products.
HighJump Software acquires Evenex
Jul 18, 2013
HighJump Software has acquired Evenex, the provider of business-to-business integration solutions.
Cloetta Sweden sweetens its Demand Forecasting with FuturMaster 6.1
Jul 18, 2013
Cloetta Sweden, a subsidiary of Cloetta, one of the leading confectionary companies within Scandinavia, The Netherlands and Italy, has recently migrated from FuturMaster 5.0 to FuturMaster 6.1.
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.
