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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.
Learn the lessons from Santa: Deliveries need to come first at Christmas
Jan 21, 2016
By Niklas Hedin, CEO, Centiro.
During Christmas, UK consumers are estimated to have spent a huge £24bn online. So, with crowds of shoppers hitting the web for their festive fix over the Christmas period, retailers really needed to ensure they were able to handle peaks in orders and make sure the experience they deliver is consistent throughout the whole supply chain.
AR and wearable tech is a marriage made for the enterprise, says Beecham Research
Jan 21, 2016
While much of the hype around augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices has been focused on consumer technology, a new report from Beecham Research suggests that it will be business applications that drive growth over the next five years.
Logistics integrator GateHouse wins GPS tracking contract
Jan 21, 2016
Transport logistics integrator GateHouse of Denmark has won a strategic contract for its real time multi-GPS tracking platform ghTrack.
Why apparel retailer analytics need item-level RFID
Jan 21, 2016
By Dean Frew, senior vice president of SML RFID Group.
Most retailers today have access to loads of data – much more than in years past. Big data is everywhere, and the name of the game is "analytics". However, if a retailer's inventory data is less than 80 percent accurate, what good is the hottest analytical software? It's like looking at a 1 megapixel image on a 96" HD television.
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.
