By Ben Rund, Senior Director Product Marketing PIM & Procurement, Informatica.
Customers are buying products from retailers in a multitude of ways including in store, online, mobile sites and via apps. This is creating a large amount of data that retailers must use if they want to create a more personalised shopping experience for the modern day consumer.
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.
Managing customer information to gain a competitive advantage
Nov 06, 2014
Getting the stamp of approval
Nov 06, 2014
Jeff Taylor, sales director transport & logistics EMEIA, Honeywell Scanning and Mobility, provides advice on how to choose the right technology package for an optimised delivery process.
Sato launches the CL4NX series of truly universal industrial thermal barcode printers
Nov 06, 2014
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, recently launched the CL4NX series of industrial thermal barcode printers, capitalising on its 33 years of development as a pioneer in thermal barcode printing since 1981.
Thinking ahead - demand & supply chain planning
Nov 06, 2014
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Ariel Weil, general manager of DynaSys, about the company's 29 years of experience in providing integrated and collaborative planning solutions, and the benefits of being part of the QAD group of companies.
A to Z Couriers saves over £0.5m annually with ACI
Nov 06, 2014
IT systems have a big impact on productivity and cost efficiency within any transportation provider.
Dakota becomes UK Platinum Motion Valued Partner
Nov 06, 2014
Motion Computing, the global provider of rugged mobile technology solutions, has announced that reseller and systems integrator Dakota Integrated Solutions has become a UK Platinum partner on the Motion Valued Partner (MVP) programme.
Will population growth require transport providers to hone green credentials?
Nov 06, 2014
By David Upton, managing director, DA Systems Ltd.
Within the next 15 years, London's population is tipped to exceed 10 million people, making it the most heavily populated city in Europe after Moscow. It's already very busy and transportation management technology will inevitably play an essential role in cutting the impact the logistics operations inevitably have on the environment.
Meet at the dock – new service for dynamic optimisation of the supply chain
Nov 06, 2014
The Cloud-based service PTV Drive&Arrive provides every link in the logistical supply chain with the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of transport in real-time, allowing them to react immediately.
BSH Group improves transport transparency and tendering processes with Transporeon
Nov 06, 2014
BSH Group, manufacturer of domestic equipment, has strongly improved its transportation tendering and planning processes. Increased transparency, due to better data accuracy, has led to both cost savings and a reduction of the administration workload.
Covering all bases- transport management
Nov 06, 2014
With Transwide solutions, the Paul Hartmann Group strives towards excellence in the way it manages its inbound and inter-company logistics in Europe.
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.
