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.

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Supplier management with PLM-early visibility key to optimising sourcing strategies

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Supplier management with PLM-early visibility key to optimising sourcing strategies

By Chuck Cimalore, CTO and President, Omnify Software.

It's no surprise that supply chains are growing in complexity as manufacturers continue to globalise in order to reduce costs and expand their market. With this shift, manufacturers need to take a new approach to managing their supply chains by finding ways to improve communication with suppliers, obtain early visibility into sourcing information and better mitigate supplier risk.

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CAST embraces Objective C

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CAST embraces Objective C

CAST, the software analysis and measurement company, has announced iOS applications built with Objective C are now supported by CASTHighlight, its code-quality-as-a-service platform.

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AEB (Asia Pacific) wins Best SCM Technology Award

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AEB (Asia Pacific) wins Best SCM Technology Award

AEB (Asia Pacific) has won the Best Supply Chain Management (SCM) Technology Award at this year's SCM Logistics & Manufacturing Excellence Awards ceremony.

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PTV Vissim 6 version now available

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PTV Vissim 6 version now available

With the release of PTV Vissim 6, the PTV Group has, it claims, 'conquered the Mount Olympus of Traffic Simulation'.

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Barcoding, Inc.'s Third Annual Executive Forum to highlight latest supply Chain mobile technologies and strategies

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Barcoding, Inc.'s Third Annual Executive Forum to highlight latest supply Chain mobile technologies and strategies

Barcoding, Inc., has announced the agenda for its third annual Executive Forum: Accelerating the Supply Chain with Barcoding and RFID.

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AccellosOne Warehouse SuiteApp achieves Built for NetSuite Verification

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AccellosOne Warehouse SuiteApp achieves Built for NetSuite Verification

Accellos, provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has announced that the AccellosOne Warehouse SuiteApp has achieved the Built for NetSuite verification.

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Intermec printers now certified through SAP printer vendor programme

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Intermec printers now certified through SAP printer vendor programme

Intermec, Inc. has announced that its Direct Protocol printers are now certified through the SAP Printer Vendor programme, with Intermec device types for SAP Smart Forms and mySAP Business Suite.

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Optimal delivers complete PAT software and hardware solution for continuous pharmaceutical production

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Optimal delivers complete PAT software and hardware solution for continuous pharmaceutical production

Bristol, UK based Optimal Industrial Automation is just completing the design, construction and installation of a complete Process Analytical Technologies based control system, built to manage a pharmaceutical customer's continuous manufacturing line, it delivers a huge increase in production efficiency, including regulatory compliance.

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Switch to Vision-based ID readers saves jewellery company 75 hours a week handling read failures

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Switch to Vision-based ID readers saves jewellery company 75 hours a week handling read failures

In the warehouse of a major direct sales jewellery company, pickers place jewellery boxes on two conveyors that transport them to packing stations.

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Advanced showcases end-to-end supply chain management solution at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Show

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Advanced showcases end-to-end supply chain management solution at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Show

Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) is showcasing its end-to-end supply chain management (SCM) solution on stand G20 at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) show at Peterborough Arena, Peterborough (18-19 September 2013).

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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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