By Sathish P.V., Specialist-AI and Advanced Analytics – Big data Analytics Practice at Happiest Minds.
Artificial Intelligence has been heralded as a game changer in the drive toward the intelligent enterprise. While AI and machine learning has been around for more than five decades, it's today's increasingly interconnected world and the continuing explosion of data that is driving an increase of applications powered by AI.
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.
Is Artificial Intelligence the next game changer in IT?
Jul 13, 2016
Figleaves launches mobile-first strategy with Demandware to enhance the customer experience
Jul 13, 2016
Demandware Inc. has announced that luxury lingerie retailer, Figleaves, has selected its scalable cloud commerce solution as the foundation of its mobile-first strategy.
UK lags behind Europe on sustainable IT practices
Jul 13, 2016
Research released by Epson has found the UK is falling behind the rest of Europe on sustainability in office IT and printing, with only 28 percent of UK businesses feeling sustainability is a necessary expenditure in IT procurement.
SICK launches Lector 630 code reader 'ready for any task' at IMHX
Jul 13, 2016
SICK UK is launching the versatile Lector630 image-based code reader at the IMHX Show to offer a compact, high-resolution image-based code reader that is ready for any storage, handling and warehousing task.
Nissan recognises XPO Logistics for excellence at Operational Logistics Awards
Jul 13, 2016
XPO Logistics, a top ten global provider of supply chain solutions, has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) at its annual Operational Awards for the third consecutive year.
Tyco Retail Solutions announces international energy management certification
Jul 13, 2016
Tyco Retail Solutions has announced that its state-of-the-art Tyco International de Mexico manufacturing facility has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its effort to conserve resources through the development of an energy management system.
Spanish fashion brand Desigual adopts Centric Software
Jul 13, 2016
Desigual, the international fashion brand has chosen Centric Software, the product lifecycle management (PLM) solution for fashion, retail, luxury, outdoor, footwear and consumer goods companies to optimise its product lifecycle management.
Infor to accelerate converged commerce with acquisition of Starmount
Jul 13, 2016
Infor has entered into an agreement to acquire Starmount, a modern store systems provider serving large and mid-market retailers.
Troika wins innovation award for print industry analysis tool
Jul 13, 2016
Troika Systems Ltd., the quality control analysis management systems provider for the print industry, has scooped an innovation award at the Stationers' Company Innovation Excellence Awards 2016.
Honeywell launches slim scan engine for 2D barcode reading
Jul 13, 2016
Honeywell has announced the release of the N6600 Series Ultra-Slim Area-Imaging Engine and its miniature decoding board Mini DB, which together enable small mobile devices to quickly and accurately capture data from barcodes.
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.
