Epicor Software Corporation has announced that the Epicor Payment Exchange credit card processing solution is now available to automotive aftermarket parts distributors, jobbers and retailers who want to simplify payment processing and reduce the costs associated with many third-party providers.
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.
TISCO chooses Broner for scheduling extension
Jan 30, 2014
Broner Metals Solutions announces that Taiyuan Iron and Steel Ltd (TISCO) have selected Broner to roll out their real-time caster and steel plant scheduling solutions to cover new equipment in their SteelMaking plants #1 and #2 located in TaiYuan city, ShanXi province, China.
Box Technologies makes key new appointment
Jan 30, 2014
Retail technology solutions' provider, Box Technologies, has promoted long-serving employee and operations manager, Conor Begley to operations director. He took on the new role from January 1st, 2014 and - at the same time - accepted a position on the company's Board.
Consumers are shying away from providing feedback to companies, says new study
Jan 30, 2014
Consumers are shying away from providing feedback to companies, just as firms are ramping up their efforts to capture the voice of their customers, a new research study carried out by Verint Systems Inc. and the Customer Contact Association (CCA) has found.
Code Signs ScanSource POS and Barcode as New Distributor in Europe
Jan 30, 2014
Code, an industry leader of image-based barcode reading technology, announces its distribution partnership with ScanSource POS and Barcode in Europe.
Handheld Group bolsters global sales force
Jan 30, 2014
Handheld Group, a fast-growing supplier of rugged PDAs, smartphones and mobile computers, has added three managers to its global sales team, focusing on markets in North Germany, the United States and Scandinavia.
Smartphone apps risk compromising user privacy, claims new study
Jan 30, 2014
Bitdefender has found that an alarming proportion of Android applications can find and open private photographs on smartphones, track users' locations, divulge e-mail addresses over the internet and leak address books and phone logs, according to an analysis of 836,021 Play Store Android applications.
Movilitas Consulting sponsors Supply Chain Logistics (SCL) Conference
Jan 30, 2014
Movilitas Consulting, the international SAP consulting arm of Peak-Ryzex, is sponsoring the Global Business' Supply Chain Logistics (SCL) event taking place on 11 - 12 February 2014 at Selsdon Park Hotel, near London.
Intelligent Telematics acquires Smart Telematics as part of global expansion plans
Jan 30, 2014
Intelligent Telematics, the integrated camera and tracking specialist, has acquired Smart Telematics as part of its global expansion plan.
Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to launch its latest picking solution at Logistics Link South 2014
Jan 30, 2014
Snapfulfil SaaS WMS, a global provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Warehouse Management Systems, will be launching its latest picking solution at Logistics Link South 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.
