TouchStar Technologies Ltd., a Belgravium Technologies PLC company and specialist in the design, supply and support of rugged mobile devices, has announced the launch of its first annual 'State of the Union' survey for mobile computing.
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.
TouchStar 'State of the Union' survey presents opportunity for end users to benchmark their mobile computing strategy
May 07, 2014
Dematic sponsors run in hometown
May 07, 2014
Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, is supporting the company's hometown through its sponsorship of the 5K race at the Fifth Third River Bank Run.
TouchStar delivers technology upgrade to support NGF Europe’s innovation drive
May 07, 2014
Warehouse Technology Upgrade to Support £4 million Investment in Europe’s First Fully Integrated High Tensile Glass Cord Manufacturing Factory.
Accellos announces User Conference for 2014
May 07, 2014
Accellos, provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has announced the 4th Annual Accellos Visions user conference which will be held September 14-16, 2014 in Denver, CO with optional added training available on 17-19 September, 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.
