Microscan, the barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions provider, has announced the availability of the Vision MINI Xi industrial compact smart camera with embedded Ethernet.
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.
Valuing a close connection
Jul 05, 2014
A new ING study measures the strength of the connection and shows what major benefits have resulted from the economic relationship between Western and Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) over the last 25 years.
Services businesses meet customer demand with ClickSoftware app
Jul 05, 2014
ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. has announced the launch of the Capacity Planning App, enabling businesses to plan available resources and anticipated demand to deliver on promised Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and meet compliance standards.
Jungheinrich acquires leading software company
Jul 05, 2014
Materials handling specialist Jungheinrich has completed the acquisition of ISA-Innovative, the warehouse management systems software company.
Budget restrictions could create technology capability gap within transportation industry
Jul 05, 2014
Results of a recent survey by DA Systems into attitudes towards technology amongst firms within the UK transport and logistics industries highlighted that whilst the majority believed in the importance of technology to create a superior service offering, getting access to the financial and operational backing required to make the necessary investments still remains an issue for many companies.
Rugged technology distributor Kestronics Ltd launches T70 rugged tablet range, a major player in rugged communications market
Jul 05, 2014
This summer Kestronics Ltd launched its T70 IP67 rated rugged Android tablet range included to its extensive collection. Kestronics Ltd T70 is a dependable 7″ tablet designed to be reliable and robust for use out in the field.
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.
