Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Bart Riviere, business development director for speech solutions at Zebra Technologies, about what he believes to be some of the primary reasons why it is time to move to Voice and multi-modal solutions.
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.
Stakehill selects Epicor ERP to increase productivity
Nov 12, 2015
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Stakehill has chosen the next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor ERP, to automate its processes and increase productivity.
JLT brings VERSO+ 10 rugged computer to logistics market
Nov 12, 2015
JLT Mobile Computers, Swedish developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, has enhanced its VERSO+ 10 rugged computer solution with a new cradle optimised for the logistics markets including warehousing and transportation.
Hosted WordPress solution for Amazon Web Services now available in Cloudnexa vNOC
Nov 12, 2015
Cloudnexa has announced a new solution that is claimed to provide a fast, simple, and secure way for customers to achieve high performance from WordPress deployments on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
TomTom Telematics and Shell join forces to help business fleets cut fuel costs and carbon emissions
Nov 12, 2015
TomTom Telematics and Shell are to cooperate to offer businesses in Europe a complete fuel management solution using the TomTom Telematics fleet management platform WEBFLEET alongside Shell fuel management services.
Fleetmatics named leading provider of fleet management solutions in the Americas by Berg Insight
Nov 12, 2015
Fleetmatics Group PLC has announced that industry analyst firm Berg Insight has recognised the company as the leading provider of fleet management solutions in the Americas in the "Fleet Management in the Americas - 5(th )Edition" report.
Logistics leaders gather at Cirrus Logistics User Group 2015
Nov 12, 2015
Logistics professionals gathered to discuss modelling and simulation techniques as well as industry developments
Snapfulfil gears up for 70 per cent peak uplift
Nov 12, 2015
SaaS WMS provider, Snapfulfil is expecting to handle a 70% uplift in transactions on its system in the run up to Christmas this year.
Enterprise Labelling Best Practices: How to mitigate risk, optimise processes and improve agility
Nov 12, 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 how adopting next-generation labelling technology can enhance your enterprise's agility, flexibility, and label quality.
Device management support for better ROI
Nov 12, 2015
Lars Houbak, general manager of Spirent Mobilethink, explains why management support in devices is fundamental for the mobile industry to successfully roll out VoLTE services and for carriers to start getting a full return on investments
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.
