Vehicle tracking specialists Phantom has launched a new system to help protect cyclists and lorry drivers from colliding.
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.
Mobility, Cloud and Big Data to boost network investment
Jan 09, 2014
Allied Telesis, provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions; and provider of IP Triple Play networks and networking infrastructures, looks ahead to the trends that will have impact on enterprise markets during 2014.
LinkFresh now available for demonstration on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP Platform
Jan 09, 2014
Food supply chain management software, LinkFresh, is now available for demonstration on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP Platform.
Blue Ridge's new Cloud offering integrates Forecasting, Supply & Demand Planning and more
Jan 09, 2014
Supply chain planning provider Blue Ridge has announced the availability of its fully-integrated retail Cloud Supply Chain Planning solution.
TXT to unveil new planning and PLM offerings at NRF
Jan 09, 2014
TXT Maple Lake is launching the new release of TXTPlanning 6.0, its integrated retail planning platform, and TXTPLM 4.0, its product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, at NRF, the big retail show in New York from 12-15 January 2014.
PeopleAnswers bought by Infor
Jan 09, 2014
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has acquired PeopleAnswers, the predictive talent analytics solutions provider.
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.
