This latest edition features a detailed Special Report on one of the most keenly discussed current technology areas within the world of retail, manufacturing, logistics and beyond – namely, Big Data. It also features a round-up of the Special Technology Reports published earlier in the year; Supply Chain Management, AIDC/Mobile Computing, Printing & Labelling and Transport Management.
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.
Hancock Fabrics enhances customer shopping experience and security with EarthLink managed network and security solution
Dec 18, 2014
EarthLink Holdings Corp. has announced that Mississippi US-based Hancock Fabrics, operating 262 retail stores in 37 states, recently selected EarthLink to simplify infrastructure operations via a comprehensive, secure managed network solution
EEF welcomes news that multi-million engineering skills fund will now be open to SMEs
Dec 18, 2014
EEF has welcomed news that the first £2.5 million of £10 million matched funding through the Government's Employer Ownership Fund is now being made available to SMEs.
Shadow IT inspires a renaissance for CIOs
Dec 18, 2014
Chief information officers (CIOs) in manufacturing have an unprecedented opportunity to take a leading role in their organisations, due in part to the rise of 'shadow IT'. That's one of the paradoxical findings of a new global study published by BT, based on a survey of almost 1,000 senior IT decision makers in eight regions and six sectors worldwide.
Datamax-O’Neil and ECi collaborate to integrate FMAudit software
Dec 18, 2014
Datamax-O'Neil, manufacturer of stationary, vehicle mount, portable label and receipt printers, has announced an integration of its various products with ECi Software Solutions' FMAudit Managed Print Service (MPS) software solutions.
Winmate Introduces Haswell-Powered, Ultra High Speed, Rugged 10.1-Inch Tablet
Dec 18, 2014
Winmate has released its high-performance M101H, a 10.1-inch, rugged, enterprise-ready Windows 8.1 tablet. The new rugged, industrial-grade mobile CPU features Intel's latest Haswell Core i5-4200U processor for ultra-fast speed and high-performance computing.
NiceLabel selected among 100 leading software and technology providers key to supporting the global food and beverage supply chain
Dec 18, 2014
NiceLabel has been chosen to the FL 100+, Food Logistics magazine's annual list of the top 100-plus software and technology providers to the food and beverage industry.
Multimodal face lift for 2015
Dec 18, 2014
Multimodal is ringing in the changes with a fresh logo, new web site, and an innovative registration system.
Infor expands cloud strategy to partners with Infor CloudSuite Academy
Dec 18, 2014
Infor has announced Infor CloudSuite Academy, a new training programme for Infor Channel partners designed to equip them with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to help customers select and implement Infor applications in the cloud.
Krispy Kreme chooses ZetesAres Direct Store Delivery (DSD) SaaS solution to improve sales and customer account management
Dec 18, 2014
Zetes has been awarded a 3-year contract to provide its ZetesAres Direct to Store Delivery (DSD) solution to Krispy Kreme UK.
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.
