NeoGrid, a global technology provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, has been listed as a sample vendor in the Gartner "Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning, 2014" report.
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.
Benefits of BYOD stunted without cloud-enabled printing, warns Annodata
Nov 28, 2014
The productivity gains to be had from BYOD and mobile working will be lessened unless businesses' print estates are brought up to date. According to Annodata, provider of communications, managed print and IT services, organisations must embrace cloud-based print or risk rendering their staff unable to do the most basic of tasks.
SATO launches dedicated healthcare website for Europe
Nov 28, 2014
SATO, a global provider of barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions, has launched a new website dedicated to its comprehensive offering for the healthcare sector.
IFS Applications 9 to be released at IFS World Conference 2015
Nov 28, 2014
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has announced that the new version of its extended business software suite – IFS Applications 9 – will be released at the IFS World Conference 2015, 5 to 7 May 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
DMLogic expands warehouse management solutions operation into Europe
Nov 28, 2014
DMLogic, LLC has announced the expansion of its operations into the European marketplace.
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.
