Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers worldwide say they are unlikely to shop or do business again with a company that had experienced a breach where financial information was stolen, and almost half (49%) had the same opinion when it came to data breaches where personal information was stolen.
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.
Survey Reveals 47% of manufacturers experience production downtime due to labelling disruptions
Dec 16, 2015
Loftware, Inc., the Enterprise Labeling Solutions provider, has announced availability of a report uncovering the challenges manufacturing professionals face when it comes to barcode labelling in a global supply chain.
'Servitisation' - how it is changing the face of manufacturing
Dec 16, 2015
By Gavin Oberholzer, Strategic Account Manager, HSO Enterprise Solutions.
We are seeing a new spring in the step of UK manufacturers and with it a renewed focus on sustainable development as the sector looks to exit a long period of decline and develop an edge over its counterparts in low-cost economies like China.
The SMD Group selects Epicor ERP to support ongoing growth
Dec 16, 2015
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that The SMD Group has chosen the next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor ERP, to streamline processes and provide increased visibility across the business to support its goals for continued growth.
Making the connection
Dec 16, 2015
By Ed Holden, Editor of IT Reseller.
Along with concepts such as Industry 4.0 and the Factory of the Future, the phrase the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly becoming part of the technology consciousness of business and technology professionals working in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and retail.
JLT to showcase next generation rugged computers for demanding supply chain applications at MODEX 2016
Dec 16, 2015
JLT Mobile Computers, developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, will be presenting its latest products for the logistics and supply chain sector at MODEX 2016, Booth 2525.
Analyst recognition for TomTom Telematics
Dec 16, 2015
TomTom Telematics has been recognised as Europe’s largest, and fastest-growing, provider of fleet management solutions by one of the leading M2M/IoT market analyst firms Berg Insight.
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.
