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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.
KPMG acquires Safira
Jun 05, 2014
KPMG has agreed to acquire Safira, an independent IT consultancy, the provider of IBM's Business Process Management (BPM) solutions.
Integration Point announces Country of Origin determination product as part of Global Trade Management (GTM) solution
Jun 05, 2014
Integration Point, a provider of global trade management software, has released a product to assist with Country of Origin determinations.
Companies failing to utilise full potential of mobility
Jun 05, 2014
The corporate embrace of mobile technologies continues, but new research released today by CompTIA, the ICT Industry Trade Association, suggests many companies have yet to implement new policies and processes to tap into mobility's full potential.
Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference - 10th-11th Sept, London
Jun 05, 2014
As the digital world continues to blur global boundaries, increase customer connectivity and accelerate the speed of business, traditional supply chain concepts no longer apply. To succeed in the coming decade and beyond, senior supply chain executives must reinvent the supply chain network to align with new expectations, market opportunities and technologies.
FDD chooses IT system from Advanced to help grow e-commerce fulfilment operation
Jun 05, 2014
FDD, the supplier of health and beauty products to retailers across the UK, has chosen a warehouse management system (WMS) from Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) to help grow its rapidly expanding e-commerce fulfilment operation. The system is being implemented in the summer.
The hunt is on to find Britain’s best manufacturers
Jun 05, 2014
The hunt to find Britain's best manufacturers kicks off today. EEF, the manufacturers' organisation and Aldermore are today launching the 6th annual Future Manufacturing Awards, designed to find the best of British manufacturing.
Manufacturing and engineering supply chains face ten-year catch up
Jun 05, 2014
A new whitepaper has revealed that the engineering and manufacturing (E&M) industry's supply chains are lagging up to ten years behind other industries including the automotive sector, having been slower to respond to changes in global industry.
Logility acquires MID Retail
Jun 05, 2014
Logility, Inc. today announced its acquisition of privately-held MID Retail, Inc., an Indianapolis-based provider of retail allocation and merchandise planning solutions.
Citizen CT-S601 speeds up service at fuel stations
Jun 05, 2014
Citizen Systems Europe has provided a fast, efficient means of on-the-spot printing to help Greek retail solutions provider ICS (Intelligent Cash Systems) win new business.
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.
