International consultancy company Columbus is celebrating its 25th year of increasing customer efficiency as the market for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) continues to grow.
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.
BDPSmart goes mobile
Aug 06, 2014
BDP International now offers its global customers the convenience of mobile access to the functionality and a subset of features of its BDPSmart 3.0 online customer service portal.
Celebrating the power of SMEs through the Growing Business Awards
Aug 06, 2014
The Real Business Growing Business Awards - now in its 16th year - is on the hunt for the best UK firms which are helping drive economic recovery, amid reports that SMEs are set to help UK GDP growth hit 3.1%this year.
Small manufacturers report growth for fourth consecutive quarter
Aug 06, 2014
Small and medium-sized manufacturers reported another strong quarter of orders and output growth in the three months to July, according to the CBI's SME Trends Survey. Domestic orders and output both rose strongly, for the fourth consecutive quarter, and are expected to grow robustly again in the next three months. Numbers employed in the sector shot up in the last quarter, recording the fastest pace of increase since records began (October 1988).
Infor partners with Providence Health & Services and Greenville Health System
Aug 06, 2014
Infor has announced that Providence Health & Services and Greenville Health System have chosen Infor Healthcare, helping these organisations to be visionary leaders in managing an end-to-end supply chain with Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management and Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE) for Healthcare.
Hightail provides cloud services for Lenovo devices
Aug 06, 2014
File-sharing service Hightail has announced a new strategic collaboration with Lenovo, one of the largest smart connected device companies in the world.
RapidMiner and CRMT partner to bring advanced analytics to the Adriatic market
Aug 06, 2014
Predictive analytics solutions provider RapidMiner has announced a strategic partnership with CRMT, escalating RapidMiner's momentum within the EMEA market.
Etam Group chooses Centric Software Product Lifecycle Management
Aug 06, 2014
Etam Group has selected Centric Software, Inc., to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) software. The French designer and manufacturer of lingerie, clothing and accessories features three major brands: Etam, 1.2.3. and Undiz.
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.
