Developerd of workforce management solutions, timeware (UK), has launched a new software package to help businesses deal with a wide range of HR issues.
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.
FuturMaster's 2020 vision
Mar 25, 2015
This year FuturMaster is opening 2015 with a new subsidiary in Brazil, the launch of a sales and marketing division in China and the creation of 20 new jobs in France and abroad.
Global agreement to optimise shopping centres through Big Data and shopper location analytics
Mar 25, 2015
The International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) has signed a global sponsorship agreement with shopper location analytics company Path Intelligence.
ACS&T Logistics turns to JDA for Warehouse Management
Mar 25, 2015
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that food logistics company ACS&T Logistics has partnered with JDA on an implementation of JDA Warehouse Management.
Cedrec calls time on Working Time Directive
Mar 25, 2015
The European Commission's decision to review the Working Time Directive (WTD) has to be seen as a welcome opportunity to review legislation, conceived more than 20 years ago, in the light of fundamental changes to the economy, technology and working patterns says Neil Howe, senior legal author with online health and safety legislation specialists Cedrec.
Voxware introduces Cloud-based predictive modelling analytics platform
Mar 25, 2015
Voxware has announced the introduction of Intellestra, a Cloud-based predictive modelling and supply chain analytics platform, at ProMat 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
Infor delivers dynamic Cloud solution for supply chain execution
Mar 25, 2015
Infor has announced the availability of Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE) in the Cloud. According to Infor, this solution combines best-in-class Warehouse Management, Labour Management, 3PL Billing and Transportation Execution in a single, unified solution.
Dematic introduces new suite of intra-logistics solutions
Mar 25, 2015
Dematic, a supplier of intra-logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, has introduced a new suite of solutions for receiving, storage, order fulfilment, buffer staging, packing and palletising.
Aztek Logistics gains greater control with Access warehousing solution
Mar 25, 2015
Aztek Logistics, the 3PL supplier, required a warehouse management solution (WMS) to maximise stock control, improve customer service, and deliver the high standard of service the organisation requires to consistently win new business.
Datahug Sales Closer turns CRM systems into a predictive guidance tool for salespeople
Mar 25, 2015
Datahug has announced the Datahug Sales Closer, a virtual sales assistant integrated into CRM systems that gives salespeople the proven path to close a deal.
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.
