CarShop, the UK Car Supermarket Group, has selected mplsystems to provide an integrated CRM and multi channel contact system to support its nationwide sales operation.
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.
CarShop turns to mplsystems for end-to-end retail CRM and multi-channel contact solution
Sep 04, 2014
Hamilton to highlight the future of print & paper at Graph Expo
Sep 04, 2014
Jim Hamilton, Group Director of InfoTrends' Production group, will be speaking at four events during GRAPH EXPO 14 (September 28 - October 1, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago).
AMI launches new management and tracking system, AMI Nexis
Sep 04, 2014
AMI has launched its new online platform, AMI Nexis, an Internet-based software that utilises cutting edge GPS tracking devices for a variety of business applications.
Dematic expands R&D operations to further develop warehouse technologies
Sep 04, 2014
Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for factory, warehouse and distribution centres, is expanding its research and development (R&D) capabilities to an additional location.
Assessing the Return On Investment of an Advanced Planning Systems (APS) project.... a DynaSys white paper
Sep 04, 2014
THE FUNCTIONAL SCOPE OF AN APS
There is some confusion about the definition of an APS (Advanced Planning System - Decision Support Solution for Supply Chain Planning), mainly related to its functional scope. Many vendors describe their software as an APS despite it only covering part of the core functionality required.
Exheat upgrading to AX2012 to support organic growth
Sep 04, 2014
A designer and manufacturer of electric process and heating control systems is hotting up its growth plans as it upgrades its Microsoft Dynamics AX4 system, implemented by Columbus, to the latest AX 2012 version.
Outstanding year for Microlise sees 19% growth in staff
Sep 04, 2014
Staff growth of nearly 20% - largely to fuel investment in research and development – has seen UK based Transport Management Solutions provider Microlise continue sustained growth both in the UK and internationally.
Eurosérum chooses FuturMaster’s solutions to optimise production
Sep 04, 2014
Eurosérum, manufacturer of demineralised whey for infant food, is a subsidiary of the Sodiaal Group, the French dairy cooperative that produces 4.6 billion litres of milk every year and has a turnover of 5.4 billion euros.
Barloworld Supply Chain Software and ISB Global enter into global partnership
Sep 04, 2014
Barloworld Supply Chain Software (BWSCS), provider of strategic and tactical supply chain solutions for demand, supply planning, network & transport design and optimisation, has entered into partnership with ISB Global.
Axios Systems placed as a visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Service Support Management Tools
Sep 04, 2014
Axios Systems has been placed as a visionary in the "Magic Quadrant for IT Service Support Management (ITSSM) Tools" report published by global industry analyst firm Gartner.
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.
