By Phil Lavin, Sales Manager, AEB (International) Ltd.
Supply chain visibility describes the IT-supported management of all processes and information within the supply chain, from supplier to end customer.
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.
Don’t hesitate, it’s worth the effort: Supply chain visibility
May 27, 2015
Citizen printers support first ever cloud-based label printing solution
May 27, 2015
Delfi Technologies is using Citizen Systems' CL-S range of industrial desktop printers in its innovative SkyLabel cloud-based label design and printing solution.
Columbus acquires manufacturing specialist
May 27, 2015
International consultancy Columbus has significantly boosted its offering to the UK manufacturing sector after acquiring Denmark-based Microsoft Dynamics AX specialist: MW data.
Kronos reimagines workforce management with Workforce Central 8
May 27, 2015
Kronos, the company that delivers workforce management solutions in the cloud, has unveiled a major new version of its flagship product suite, Workforce Central.
The National Manufacturing Debate 2015: realising the potential of UK reshoring
May 27, 2015
This year's National Manufacturing Debate (NMD), hosted by Cranfield University, focused on the enormous potential of reshoring manufacturing to the UK.
The return of production that originated in Britain but moved abroad is increasing, driven by a number of factors including shifting consumer preferences and companies' desire to exert greater control over quality and supply chain risks.
Enterprise labelling white paper reveals four ways to enhance supply chain agility and reduce costs
May 27, 2015
The white paper 'Adopting Next Generation Labelling Technology Enhances Enterprise Agility and Reduces Costs' published by NiceLabel identifies the hidden costs, inefficiencies and risks resulting from legacy labelling operations and explains why a modern label management platform is well-suited to current enterprise and extended supply chain needs.
RJ Edwards consolidates position with Empirica
May 27, 2015
RJ Edwards Transport Ltd has recently implemented the Empirica warehouse management system from Chess Logistics Technology to enhance key functions including reporting, inventory management and stock traceability to support its ongoing expansion.
rue21 selects Epicor QuantiSense Retail Business Intelligence
May 27, 2015
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that rue21 has selected the Epicor QuantiSense Retail Business Intelligence suite to support enterprise-wide reporting and analytics across merchandising, store operations and digital retail.
Microlise launches Driver Performance Management app
May 27, 2015
At the Microlise Transport Conference, telematics platform provider Microlise announced the launch of Driver Performance Management (DPM), a mobile application running on both Android and iOS devices that delivers increased driver engagement with telematics, whilst at the same time reducing management resource requirements.
UK consumers driven by technology – Oracle Research
May 27, 2015
Convenience is fundamental to UK shoppers, reveals recent research from Oracle. The UK country results of Oracle's 2015 consumer research report Retail Without Limits – A Modern Commercial Society reveal that UK consumers are often ahead of their global counterparts in the demands they place on retailers. UK consumers are driven by technology, and more self-sufficient than the global average.
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.
