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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.
Ansys launches new version of SCADE system software
Jul 24, 2014
Systems and software engineering teams can drive new levels of collaboration through innovative information exchange with each other and with third-party data repositories thanks to improvements in the latest release of Ansys SCADE System.
HighJump Software acquires Atlas Products International
Jul 24, 2014
HighJump Software has acquired Atlas Products International, a UK-based provider of Software as a Service (SaaS)-based business-to-business (B2B) EDI integration, secure data transfer, and e-invoicing solutions.
Vanderlande helps Shinsegae International to boost sales
Jul 24, 2014
Shinsegae International is South Korea's leading fashion retailer. They currently own 10 stores and 766 shop-in-shops.
Voice Recognition and Logistics: Driving change with ease of use
Jul 24, 2014
By Pierrik Chaignaud, Wavelink
In today's market, multiple Voice picking solutions are now accessible and readily available, even to smaller-sized warehouses, by emulating existing information in the ERP.
Ticket and receipt printing performed by integrated printer from Citizen at Vienna Museum of Art History
Jul 24, 2014
Art and modern technology are not a contradiction: This is shown by the automatic ticket vendors in the entry area at the Vienna Museum of Art History and the Treasury.
Whitworths improves supply chain and stock management with IFS Applications 8
Jul 24, 2014
IFS has announced that Whitworths has chosen IFS Applications 8 to improve manufacturing efficiency, stock control and supply chain forecasting.
Logistics and customer service: not such strange bedfellows
Jul 24, 2014
By Lewis Marston, CEO, Rocket Consulting
Optimising the logistics element of an organisation's supply chain is not an obvious focal point for improving customer service and experience. But in leaving this critical business function in the hands of a third party, are retailers missing a trick?
SMEs ignore important role of IT manager at their own risk, warns Node4
Jul 24, 2014
Node4, the Cloud and Data Centre specialist, is reminding SMEs of the important role that IT managers play in their business now and in the coming decade.
Domestic orders power manufacturing recovery
Jul 24, 2014
The recovery in British manufacturing continued apace in the last quarter, with faster growth in domestic orders and output, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.
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.
