By Stefan Issing, global automotive industry director at IFS.
When it comes to manufacturing's next revolution – the much-discussed Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 – the automotive industry is firmly in the driving seat. A trailblazer across key manufacturing trends, the automotive industry is accelerating the move towards a world in which raw materials and machines communicate with each other within an Internet of Things for smart, flexible, resource-friendly production.
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.
Greasing the wheels of the automotive supply chain
Jun 17, 2015
BEC signs sweet deal with Haribo
Jun 17, 2015
BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd., a leading UK-based supplier of data capture solutions for supply chain logistics and manufacturing, has recently won a warehouse data capture contract with Haribo, the world's largest manufacturer of fruit gums and liquorice products.
Xirrus solves Wi-Fi access challenges for BYOD and IoT with EasyPass
Jun 17, 2015
Xirrus, provider of high-performance wireless networks, has announced immediate availability of EasyPass, a suite of services that manage mobile device connections to Wi-Fi networks in the simplest way with minimal IT involvement.
Wi-Fi to carry up to 60% of mobile data traffic by 2019, finds Juniper Research
Jun 17, 2015
New research has forecast that Wi-Fi networks will carry almost 60% of smartphone and tablet data traffic by 2019, reaching over 115,000PB (Petabytes) by 2019, compared to under 30,000PB this year - representing almost a four-fold increase.
Togo's Eateries improve security and accountability with Crossmatch fingerprint readers
Jun 17, 2015
Crossmatch, provider of biometric identity management solutions, has announced that its U.are.U 4500 fingerprint readers have been deployed by Togo's Eateries, Inc, a San Jose, CA based fast casual sandwich chain, to increase security, improve accountability and reduce fraud at the Point-of-Sale (POS).
SAIC deploys NetSuite OpenAir across more than 10,000 personnel
Jun 17, 2015
NetSuite Inc. has announced that Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), the technology integrator for government and select commercial customers, has deployed NetSuite OpenAir as a single, unified platform to run its critical resource management processes.
Snapfulfil adds new string to Merlin Archery's bow
Jun 17, 2015
Bow manufacturer and online archery accessory retailer, Merlin Archery, has teamed up with SaaS warehouse management system provider Snapfulfil in order to streamline its warehouse and fulfilment operations.
Google reinforces mobile as the pinnacle of customer engagement
Jun 17, 2015
By Jamie Anderson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, SAP hybris.
The retail sector has experienced its fair share of disruption over the past decade, with advancing technology driving dramatic change across the industry. Part and parcel of this change is that consumers have become harder to catch and many brands are struggling to secure customer loyalty.
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.
