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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.
Ecologistics: An initiative to supply chain visibility
Sep 18, 2014
By Behzad Hezarkhani and Dmitry Krushinsky, Smart Logistics Lab, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands.
Imagine you can tell – at any moment – where are the ordered items from the suppliers and how far are your shipments from the customers. Suppose that you can specify the sources used in every single unit of your products or identify the consumer who is holding a product of yours.
Transparency across supply chain networks – with AEB software
Sep 18, 2014
More transparency over the flow of goods in global supply chains is being provided by the new software version of ASSIST4 Monitoring & Alerting by AEB, provider of global trade and supply chain management solutions.
DynaSys announces global planning solution for Zodiac Poolcare
Sep 18, 2014
DynaSys, a division of QAD Inc. and provider of demand and supply chain planning solutions, has signed a contract with Zodiac Poolcare, a global swimming pool and spa industry product company.
Delphian Systems announces arrival of SecuRemote Smart
Sep 18, 2014
Delphian Systems (Delphian) has announced the arrival of its next generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) based technology that makes OEM products interoperable with mobile devices and capable of forming wireless mesh networks automatically.
Kewill MOVE on the Cloud
Sep 18, 2014
Kewill has announced the availability of Kewill MOVE on the Cloud, a hosted version of their multimodal transportation management software platform.
Handheld’s NAUTIZ X4 rugged computer now also with Android
Sep 18, 2014
Handheld Group, manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced an upgrade of the Nautiz X4 rugged handheld, which was launched earlier this year.
Enabling manufacturers and retailers to reduce costs and ensure business continuity
Sep 18, 2014
Riverlite Ltd, specialist IT supplier to the SME sector, will be hosting 'vCloud @ The London Shard' on the 23rd October 2014.
IAS COO to speak at IANA 2014 on Intermodal Chassis issues
Sep 18, 2014
International Asset Systems® (IAS), the cloud-based solutions provider for intermodal transportation, has announced that Chief Operating Officer John Allen will be speaking at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Expo in Long Beach.
Businesses need a strategy for tapping into flexible labour resources
Sep 18, 2014
By John O'Reilly, Operations Director at Flex Recruitment Plus.
Britain is back in business. As the Bank of England forecasts growth of around 3% for the UK economy in 2014, and manufacturing growth is reported to be the strongest for a generation, companies are reviewing their resources and many will find it necessary to take on staff within their warehousing and logistics operations to meet rising demand.
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.
