Pharma, luxury goods, wines, spirits or textiles - few sectors escape the threat of counterfeiting. Fuelled by the Internet and e-commerce, this illegal practice inflicts great harm on companies and endangers consumers. Serialisation counters the problem.
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.
How to impress your clients
Dec 05, 2013
With England's preparation matches for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the domestic trophies yet to be decided including the Capital One Cup and The FA Cup, three NFL* games and One Direction in concert, 2014 is already shaping up to be a great year at Wembley Stadium.
Smart connected device market continues to post strong growth
Dec 05, 2013
The smart connected device (SCD) market continued to post strong growth in 3Q13, with combined shipments of PCs, tablets, and smartphones reaching almost 55 million units in the third quarter — up 12% on the same quarter last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC).
Din ERP agreement with IFS
Dec 05, 2013
Din ERP has signed a global partnership agreement with IFS, the global enterprise applications company.
Twenty five thousand up - Fast-growing service for mobile workers hits major landmark
Dec 05, 2013
WorkSnug, the service that connects mobile workers to laptop friendly cafés, has hit 25,000 user reviews.
Keynote speakers revealed for Logility's Connections 2014
Dec 05, 2013
Logility Inc. has revealed the keynote lineup for its annual customer conference, Connections 2014: Supply Chain at Your Fingertips, at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA, March 19 – 21, 2014.
5 things newly appointed CIOs must do to succeed
Dec 05, 2013
New research into the role of the CIO has highlighted what newly appointed incumbents must do to succeed in their new position.
Professor Joe Peppard, from the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin, suggests there are five things recently appointed CIOs must do in order to become credible and legitimate business leaders.
FuturMaster 6.1 supply chain software upgrade
Dec 05, 2013
By Howard Roddie, Senior Supply Chain Consultant
FuturMaster has had an upgrade to version 6.1 (Android users may like to call it "Chocolate Orange"). This actually happened some time ago but the implications of this change are bigger than a simple increment of 0.1.
Midcounties Co-operative finds a trusted mutual partner in Hornbill Supportworks
Dec 05, 2013
Covering a broad swathe of England, the Midcounties Co-operative is the largest independent co-operative in the UK, with sales of £1 billion.
MACS forges partnership with MetaPack
Dec 05, 2013
Warehouse management software specialist MACS Software has announced a partnership agreement with MetaPack, the delivery management platform for local and global e-commerce operations.
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.
