Dematic has enhanced its Resident Maintenance Program by including Dematic Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) with every on-site maintenance contract.
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.
Reflex Business Planning creates stock management system for Tangerine Confectionery
Jul 31, 2014
A Staffordshire software developer has won a six-figure contract to produce a bespoke stock management system for one of the UK's largest confectionery companies.
Big data 'not a game played by different rules', says regulator
Jul 31, 2014
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has set out how big data can – and must – operate within data protection law.
Manufacturing M&A hits six year high
Jul 31, 2014
Deal activity in the last quarter amongst UK manufacturing firms reached its highest level for six years, according to a new report.
Unify named a leader in On-Premises Unified Communications and Collaboration
Jul 31, 2014
Unify has been named a Leader among 11 of the most significant vendors in The Forrester Wave On-Premises Unified Communications and Collaboration, Q2 2014 report, published June 26 by Forrester Research, Inc. Unify was among the select companies that Forrester invited to participate.
Barcoding, Inc. opens registration for Executive Forum 4
Jul 31, 2014
Barcoding, Inc., the enterprise-wide mobility solutions provider, has announced that registration is open for its Executive Forum 4: Be Efficient- Accurate- Connected.
TouchStar telematics solution helps North West Media Services to keep its team on track
Jul 31, 2014
TouchStar Technologies Ltd. has successfully deployed a tracking and telematics solutions for outdoor advertising services company North West Media Services (NWMS) which is helping the organisation to monitor and manage its entire fleet of commercial vehicles.
Demand forecasting and production planning tools
Jul 31, 2014
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation is supporting a project which is part funded by the Technology Strategy Board to improve demand forecasting and production planning within the chilled and fresh food environment.
Supply Chain Management Software revenue on course to reach $10 Billion in 2014 – Gartner
Jul 31, 2014
Revenue from supply chain management (SCM) software is on track to reach $10.0 billion in 2014, a 12.2 per cent increase from 2013, according to Gartner, Inc. This would be the highest annual growth rate since 2011.
Success leads to partnership
Jul 31, 2014
The FÖRCH group continues to grow and has decided to build a second logistics centre in Neuenstadt am Kocher.
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.
