Following on from the special profile in our March 2013 edition, Manufacturing & Logistics IT chief editor Ed Holden spoke again with Vittorio Boero, chief information officer at Ferrari, about how the sports and luxury car manufacture's intensive five-year IT re-structuring roadmap, first put in place in 2012, is progressing and the benefits it is bringing to the company.
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.
Getac launches next generation S410 rugged laptop
Apr 13, 2016
Rugged computer designer and manufacturer Getac has launched its next generation S400 series rugged laptop, the Getac S410 in response to increased customer demand.
Topspeed Couriers finds a faster route with Maxoptra scheduling
Apr 13, 2016
Topspeed Couriers has reduced the time taken to plan the daily work programme by up to 80 per cent, following the introduction of an advanced dynamic routing and scheduling system.
How independent retailers can integrate touchscreens without breaking the bank
Apr 13, 2016
By Craig Witsoe, CEO at Elo.
The life of an independent retailer is not an easy one. Competition from big box retailers continues to increase, setting up David and Goliath showdowns across the country.
3T reveal the future of transport management at Multimodal
Apr 13, 2016
Businesses looking to revolutionise their transport management processes should visit the 3T Logistics stand to view the next generation of transport applications at this year's Multimodal event, says the company's CEO Steve Twydell.
Omni-channel logistics – hot topic but challenges aplenty
Apr 13, 2016
By Matthew Robertson, Commercial Director, NetDespatch.
Omni-channel has become the proverbial buzzword of late. Regardless of the vertical market, be it retail, business or shipping and logistics, the onus on creating a truly holistic experience for the customer has never been greater.
ScotRail keeps assets on track with Infor
Apr 13, 2016
Infor, provider of beautiful business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has announced that ScotRail, the train operator responsible for 95% of Scotland's rail network, has deployed Infor EAM in the Cloud with Infor ION.
The Winning Formula: how better supply chain collaboration and information sharing can drive business profit
Apr 13, 2016
By Doug Kimball, product marketing director, Srini Muthusrinivasan, industry strategy director, manufacturing, JDA.
Seamlessly managing business in today's ever-changing omni-channel environment is similar to competing in the Formula 1: superior skill, agility and collaboration is needed to succeed.
Vaillant Industrial selects DynaSys Cloud Production Planning
Apr 13, 2016
DynaSys has announced that Vaillant Industrial will implement the DynaSys Cloud Production Planning solution to improve its manufacturing planning process.
Push-to-talk solution supplier GroupTalk launches new version of its group voice communications service
Apr 13, 2016
Swedish group voice communications services specialist GroupTalk has announced the launch of a new version of its cloud-based push-to-talk (PTT) technology over the mobile network; New features include an updated panic alarm with positioning, and a new integrated queuing functionality in the PC Dispatch activated from Android as well as iPhone users.
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.
