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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.
Insight from Clydebuilt: 5 things that may happen if you don’t upgrade your warehouse system
Oct 17, 2013
Zetes to produce the Gambian passport and deliver an e-gate for border control
Oct 17, 2013
Zetes has been awarded a 15-year contract to implement biometric electronic passports for Gambia. It is estimated that 40,000 passports will be produced each year as part of the subcontracting contract, in which the primary contractor is Africard.
Meat and fish industry bolstered by major new partnership
Oct 17, 2013
International consultancy firm Columbus and Emydex, a provider of Production Management software systems, have announced their partnership in the Meat and Fish industry.
Ovum outlines challenges and best practices for deploying tablets in the enterprise
Oct 17, 2013
Tablets are ever more prevalent in the workplace, and while they are not usually a replacement for a desktop or laptop, their capabilities provide opportunities for organisations to update and change their business processes, according to global analyst firm, Ovum.
Advanced Business Solutions wins Progress App Development Challenge 2013
Oct 17, 2013
Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced), provider of business applications (apps) and services, has been named as the winner of Progress' App Development Challenge 2013.
AEB offers free help with U.S. Export Control Reform (ECR)
Oct 17, 2013
In August 2013, AEB (International) Ltd, provider of supply chain management and global trade solutions, kicked off a comprehensive compliance campaign ahead of the Obama administration's export control reform.
Collaboration could deliver 30% savings in food waste processing across hospitality sector
Oct 17, 2013
A new report commissioned by the Hospitality Carbon Reduction Forum (HCRF), whose members include Whitbread, J D Wetherspoons, Mitchells and Butlers, Nandos and Hammerson shows that food waste management costs could be reduced by 30% and much less food be sent to landfill.
Key factors in choosing stock control software
Oct 17, 2013
Good advice from MACS Software
According to MACS Software, provider of stock management software in the UK, when looking for an effective inventory management system there are many things to consider and investigate but in the beginning there are two simple but vital questions should be answered: What do you need? And what do your customers need? From these principles everything else flows.
Getac launches new fully rugged mobile device
Oct 17, 2013
Getac has launched two new mobile devices that combine state-of-the-art performance with fully rugged design.
Chep Sponsors new educational board game
Oct 17, 2013
Chep, provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced that it is one of the leading Platinum level sponsors of a new educational board game to be launched in primary and secondary schools and amongst training providers during 2014.
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.
