After implementing the Quintiq Company Planner, Vlisco reduced its lead times by 50%.
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.
Point to Point adopts Hornbill's myservicedesk.com to reap benefits of SaaS delivery and ITIL best practice
Aug 22, 2013
Hornbill Service Management has announced that IT solutions organisation Point to Point has adopted myservicedesk.com PRO Package, the Software-as-a-Service version of Hornbill's Supportworks ITSM software, to support the implementation of ITIL approved practices, deliver the best possible service to its customers and benefit from improved business resilience.
Steinway & Sons embraces BI to ensure it continues to hit the high notes
Aug 22, 2013
Piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons is using PrecisionPoint business intelligence software to gain unprecedented insight into sales and inventory from its Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV) ERP solution.
Supergroup selects Box Technologies for back-office support
Aug 22, 2013
Supergroup, the retailer behind street fashion brand, Superdry, has opted to upgrade all managers' back-office PCs for its UK and Ireland store estate.
Seiki Systems improves information accuracy and visibility with Electronic Work Queue enhancement
Aug 22, 2013
Seiki Systems, a specialist provider of real-time production management solutions for 20 years, has released an enhanced Electronic Work Queue feature as part of the latest version of Seiki NMS, the company's Networked Manufacturing System.
7 methods that improve forecast accuracy - a Logility White Paper
Aug 22, 2013
Gartner reports demand forecast accuracy creates high responsiveness and cuts cost throughout the supply chain. Companies that are best at demand forecasting average 15% less inventory, 17% stronger perfect order fulfilment and 35% shorter cash-to-cash cycle times, while having the tenth of the stock-outs of their peers.
Discrete deployment terms unfit for the hybrid world, warns Claranet
Aug 22, 2013
In a hybrid world, in which any combination of cloud services may be consumed by a single customer, rigid definitions of cloud deployment models may serve to hinder rather than promote innovation, Claranet warns.
Cortado offers ten ways to reduce printing costs in the enterprise
Aug 22, 2013
The burden of printing is a necessary cost of doing business, however, spending too much on printing isn't. Cortado, the provider of enterprise mobility solutions and a solution for network print management, through the company's ThinPrint technology, has examined printing challenges associated with the enterprise and recommends ten ways to reduce printing costs.
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.
