Epicor Software Corporation, a global business software solutions provider for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that the pressure to make blind business decisions at work is leaving many UK office workers stressed and worried that they are unable to do what is asked of them, according to new research.
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.
LeanLogistics introduces LeanTMS Mobile for network carriers
May 13, 2015
LeanLogistics has announced the launch of LeanTMS Mobile. This dedicated mobile access platform is being rolled out to carriers within the LeanLogistics network—one of the largest global SaaS networks of shippers, carriers, and trade partners.
BEC strikes gold with Honeywell’s Vocollect solutions
May 13, 2015
BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd., supplier of data capture solutions for supply chain logistics and manufacturing, has achieved Honeywell's Vocollect Gold Total Solution Provider (TSP) Status.
SATO printer interface achieves certified integration with SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure
May 13, 2015
SATO, the global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, has announced its SATO XML-Enabled 4.0 printer interface has achieved certified integration with SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 7.1.
The true value of digitalisation - Frost & Sullivan's GIL programme expands further
May 13, 2015
More than 90 per cent of corporate and public sector executives believe that digital technologies will disrupt their existing business model in the next 2 to 3 years.
Dematic announces new management services programme
May 13, 2015
Dematic has introduce the Dematic Managed Services programme, a new service designed for proactively protecting customer investments.
Chep announces efficiency improvements and cost savings with LeanLogistics Transportation Management System
May 13, 2015
LeanLogistics has announced that Chep Europe has made savings in transportation management as well as efficiency improvements as a result of implementing LeanTMS from LeanLogistics.
Open Source key to customer experience in retail, claims experts
May 13, 2015
Retailers struggling to deliver outstanding customer experience should be following examples set by the NHS and major retailer Fortnum and Mason, and investing in Open Source software, claims a series of experts.
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.
