A practical guide to harnessing new value in manufacturing.
How manufacturing sourcing, supply chain management and production operates today.
With around $900 billion of waste in global manufacturing supply chains*, it's clear there's scope to cut costs dramatically and create new value.
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.
The Factory of the Future - Zebra Technologies
Jun 12, 2014
Optimum partners with energy services firm Proserv for Microsoft Dynamics AX training
Jun 12, 2014
The IT skills consultancy Optimum has created the user training programme for Proserv's Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 implementation, training which was rated as either excellent or good by over 90% of attendees.
Same-day delivery: a key differentiator in multichannel retailing
Jun 12, 2014
Multichannel retailers can make the most of their resources and intelligence to provide this unique service while keeping costs low and customer service levels high.....a Quintiq white paper.
Datamax-O'Neil shows label and receipt printers at Logistics Link Live
Jun 12, 2014
Datamax-O'Neil showcased its powerful label and receipt printing solutions at Logistics Link Live 2014 (4 to 5 June, NEC Birmingham).
Lego man elected as Supply Chain Professional 2014
Jun 12, 2014
Jeroen van Weesep from Lego is the new figurehead of Dutch supply chain management. The Vice President Supply and Inventory Management Europe/Asia was chosen as Supply Chain Professional of the Year 2014 on Wednesday 4 June 2014, narrowly beating Marcel van Rossum from Johnson & Johnson and Bart van Schaik from Arla Foods.
Infor launches Automotive Exchange for SyteLine
Jun 12, 2014
Infor has announced Infor Automotive Exchange, an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and release accounting system designed specifically for automotive tier suppliers.
HighJump Software provides the power for Muscle & Strength
Jun 12, 2014
HighJump Software has announced that Muscle & Strength, one of the most popular fitness websites and online nutrition retailers in the US, has chosen HighJump Warehouse Advantage warehouse management system (WMS) in the cloud.
Dematic to provide order fulfilment for ASOS
Jun 12, 2014
Dematic has been awarded a contract by global online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS to provide a solution for processing e-commerce orders.
6 ways for complex manufacturers to outpace competition with Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Jun 12, 2014
"The business world is a competitive place. It keeps you on your toes – you wouldn't want it any other way would you?" said Keith Pittaway, ERP Consultant for Syscom PLC when I interviewed him recently.
Mobile Media Summit headed to London for Inaugural UK Mobile Event
Jun 12, 2014
Mobile Media Summit, the mobile media and advertising conference staged in North America and Europe, is headed to London for its first event on Tuesday, 1 July.
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.
