Manufacturers will have the opportunity to learn best business practice from the most innovative companies next February at the flagship National Manufacturing Conference – 'Manufacturing a Renaissance' organised by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation and sponsored by Asset Finance provider Lombard.
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.
Danfoss Telematics Solutions drive efficiency, profit
Nov 27, 2014
Danfoss has introduced Danfoss Telematics Solutions, a robust "plug-and-perform" telematics platform for mobile off-highway equipment. Available for new machines and existing fleet retrofits, the Danfoss system uses data to drive efficiency and profit.
Festive turkeys travel first class on PLS’ RFID-enabled plastic pallets
Nov 27, 2014
Customers of Britain’s most exclusive department stores will be getting their festive turkeys delivered on the most advanced pallet systems in the country, thanks to packaging logistics specialist PLS.
Tageos RFID labels with Impinj Monza R6 chip
Nov 27, 2014
RFID label manufacturer Tageos has added to its UHF RFID labels product range four new 100% paper-based EPC Gen 2 passive UHF RFID labels equipped with the latest next-generation Impinj Monza R6 RFID chip. The EOS-300 R6, EOS-400 R6, EOS-500 R6, and the new EOS-210 R6 will allow Tageos' customers to experience increased performance at a lower label cost.
Only a third of manufacturing SMEs have a business savings account
Nov 27, 2014
Just over a third (35%) of manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has a business savings account, according to research released by Aldermore.
Infor announces Implementation Accelerator for Aerospace & Defense
Nov 27, 2014
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 73,000 customers, has announced the general availability of the Infor Implementation Accelerator for Aerospace & Defense (A&D) customers.
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.
