In tough economic times all businesses are striving for extra efficiency in order to maintain profitability. But in the highly competitive, results-driven logistics industry such efficiency has long been a necessity. Yet with less cash to spare the need to cost justify investment in business improvement has never been stronger. Knowing which piece of kit you need in order to improve your warehouse operation is one thing, but your ability to demonstrate its return on investment could be the deciding factor in whether or not it becomes a reality.
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.
The Warehouse Technology Group presents a must-attend event for logistics professionals
Oct 03, 2013
DAP Technologies partners with Omni-ID to produce rugged tablet with both active and passive RFID reader capability
Oct 03, 2013
Auto-identification technology provider, DAP Technologies, a unit of Roper Industries, and Omni-ID, has announced the launch of a new series of mobile tablets that incorporate both active and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) reader capabilities, claimed to be an industry first.
Premium brand health club goes from losing 25% towels each year to only 2% with ZetesOlympus Asset Tracking
Oct 03, 2013
Zetes' customer is a leading premium brand of health clubs combining fitness, wellness and spa. The company manages a stock of 100,000 towels, which are used by members during their visit at the club.
The role of warehouse software – a successful WMS
Oct 03, 2013
A Clydebuilt insight.....
To understand the importance of a warehouse management system, we must first look at the role a warehouse plays in our life.
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.
