Winmate, developer advanced rugged mobile technologies, has released its newest tablet solution for the hazardous location (HazLoc) market with its Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) M101B, a 10.1-inch, rugged, enterprise-ready Windows 8.1 tablet.
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.
Vanderlande's UK centralised IT infrastructure and monitoring service grows rapidly in its first year
May 01, 2014
The number of customers served from Vanderlande IT infrastructure and monitoring service at Heathrow has grown from 7 to 120, less than a year after the decision was taken to centralise this service in the UK.
EFACS E/8 – a global solution for global supplier Nordson DAGE
May 01, 2014
Nordson DAGE, a division of Nordson Corporation, is a supplier in the Semiconductor and PCBA electronics markets with its award winning portfolio of Bondtester and X-ray inspection systems for destructive and non-destructive mechanical testing and inspection of electronic components.
Stockholm SCP&O Executive Summit
May 01, 2014
Smart planning. Smart business.
Quintiq would like to officially invite you to join this exclusive executive summit for an opportunity to meet and network with fellow supply chain planning professionals.
Dematic expands Regional Engineering Centre network
May 01, 2014
Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, has opened a new engineering centre in Seattle, Washington US, and has added more engineering staff to the Western Region of North America.
Fleet manager's guide to the CV Show
May 01, 2014
MiX Telematics' new '9 hours to save your fleet: The fleet manager's guide to the CV Show' provides preparatory material for decision-makers who need to act fast and make use of the great opportunity the CV Show offers.
Zetes goes green and is awarded ISO 14001
May 01, 2014
Zetes, provider of identification and mobility solutions for goods and people, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its travel and identity document and card production site.
TomTom Telematics exceeds 350,000 vehicles subscribed to SaaS platform
May 01, 2014
TomTom Telematics (formerly known as TomTom Business Solutions) now has 28,000 customers and 350,000 vehicles subscribed to its Software as a Service (SaaS) fleet management solution.
Varlink Ltd and Henry Howard Finance Plc. are seeing major benefits from their Alliance Partnership
May 01, 2014
The strategic alliance partnership which began in January 2014 between Varlink Ltd and Henry Howard Finance Plc. enables resellers to utilise and maximise flexible, cost-effective and quick finance solutions for their business growth as Henry Howard Finance Plc. provides competitive funding plans for all types of equipment for businesses ranging from £5,000 to £150,000.
The latest supply chain systems offer manifold advantages
May 01, 2014
Factory running costs was highlighted among the biggest challenges facing businesses today, according to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) study, conducted for Access Group.
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.
