This latest edition features a detailed Special Report on Planning/Forecasting/S&OP. In compiling this detailed report, we spoke exclusively with a number of leading spokespeople from the vendor, analyst & consultancy community to determine current trends and on-going developments in this fast-changing technology sector.
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.
Complimentary Passes to a Food Manufacturing & Logistics IT and Data Conference
Jul 02, 2015
We would like to offer you a number of complimentary delegate passes to the Food and Drink Data & IT Summit which is being held on the 7th July 2015 in the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, UK.
WiNG Express – the power of enterprise Wi-Fi for smaller businesses reality
Jul 02, 2015
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Mark Smith, head of WLAN sales, EMEA, Zebra Technologies, about the company's newly launched WiNG Express enterprise-class Wi-Fi designed for small and medium-sized businesses, and the benefits it affords both users and Zebra's channel partner network.
Webro connects with EFACS E/8
Jul 02, 2015
Formed in 1981, Webro is a leading supplier of high quality cables and connectors to a wide range of sectors including broadband, satellite, TV, automotive, telecoms, security and renewables. The £14 million turnover company with a team of 24 staff supplies 1500 different lines in order sizes ranging from £150 to £20,000, to household names such as BSkyB, BBC, BT and Virgin.
ULMA’s automated packaging solutions can boost UK production levels
Jul 02, 2015
If Britain is to remain competitive in a global market it needs to improve its productivity and one way of achieving this is by adopting fully automated packaging processes for greater accuracy, to cut waste, save time and money and significantly increase output.
QR Code with individual design
Jul 02, 2015
A study by the market research company "eMarketer" shows that 85 percent of all the questioned Germans are familiar with the QR Code. More than 20 years after its implementation, the QR Code is nowadays an everyday companion due to the daily use of tablet-computers and smartphones.
Optimum become Epicor User Group Premier Vendor
Jul 02, 2015
Optimum has become a new Premier Vendor member of the Epicor User Group. Optimum has been designing, developing and delivering end-user ERP training programmes since 1998, working with over 350 worldwide clients on implementations and upgrades, including a series of Epicor ERP clients.
Opticon adds Model L-50 to its scanner range
Jul 02, 2015
Introducing the L-50, Opticon has added a new durable scanner to its current range of barcode scanners.
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.
