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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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AEB offers free supply chain and global trade management webinar programme

1 AEB offers free supply chain and global trade management webinar programme

AEB (International), provider of global trade and supply chain management solutions, is inviting supply chain professionals to participate in a series of free supply chain management and global trade management webinars, running to September 2014.

New report shows businesses failing to realise ROI from IT investments

2 New report shows businesses failing to realise ROI from IT investments

According to new research, only one in four companies (25%) in EMEA meet the definition of a ‘Transformer’ – a company that describes its use of IT infrastructure to drive “innovation excellence.” The success of Transformer companies is supported by a number of metrics.

Epson outlines plans for growth within business printing space

3 Epson outlines plans for growth within business printing space

In Vienna this week, Epson outlined its plans for growth within the business printing market, and the products developed to enable it.

Latest release of Logility Voyager Solutions offers optimised planning and rapid insights for today's complex global supply chains

4 Latest release of Logility Voyager Solutions offers optimised planning and rapid insights for today's complex global supply chains

Logility Inc., a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimise the supply chain, has announced the general availability of Logility Voyager Solutions V8.5.

Eurac achieves real-time benefits with Logi Analytics

5 Eurac achieves real-time benefits with Logi Analytics

Eurac is a leading international brake disc manufacturer, and has specialised in the casting, machining and distribution of brake discs to the automotive industry for over 50 years.

How to tell if you need a new ERP system

6 How to tell if you need a new ERP system

We're being told in the press on a daily basis how the UK economy is growing. How companies have scaled up output in response to stronger inflows of new orders. And, that there is strong demand from the domestic market with rising levels of new business coming from overseas. According to EEF, The Manufacturers Organisation, the forecast for UK manufacturing output growth this year is 2.7%, the fastest rate of expansion in four years.

Dematic jump starts Modex with Dematic iQ software release

7 Dematic jump starts Modex with Dematic iQ software release

Dematic has introduced Dematic iQ, its next-generation software platform that extends beyond traditional warehouse control systems into knowledge-based logistics optimisation.

Aviation logistics specialist implements ACI sameday courier software

8 Aviation logistics specialist implements ACI sameday courier software

DA Systems, the UK provider of mobile data and transport management solutions for the transport, retail, healthcare and field service sectors, has announced that aviation logistics specialist, Global Eyes, has implemented its same-day courier software, Advanced Courier Interface (ACI).

Oliver Wight, AIMMS and Districon partner to offer complete supply chain solution

9 Oliver Wight, AIMMS and Districon partner to offer complete supply chain solution

Supply chain optimisation specialist organisation Oliver Wight has teamed up for the first time with optimisation technology and prescriptive modelling specialist AIMMS and logistics solutions consultancy Districon to deliver a state-of-the-art supply chain optimisation offering.

Microlise gets telematics approval from TJ Morris

10 Microlise gets telematics approval from TJ Morris

The UK's second largest independent grocer TJ Morris, has selected Microlise after evaluating the market and the Microlise solution set.

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.

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