Scandit was included in a July 2016 Gartner report titled, "Lessons Learned From Supply Chain Visibility Initiatives: Part 2 — Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation, 2016" by Christian Titze and Bart De Muynck.
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.
New research reveals the unsafe working conditions among British manufacturing
Aug 24, 2016
Unsafe working conditions among British manufacturers are putting the health of its workers in serious danger, according to a new report*.
Survey of 4,725 qualified logistics buyers ranks Seko Logistics best for technology
Aug 24, 2016
Seko Logistics has been recognized as the number one freight forwarding provider of information technology solutions in a survey of 4,725 qualified buyers of logistics and transportation services.
Electronics retailer Darty boosts profit margins with Mirakl marketplace solution
Aug 24, 2016
Mirakl has announced that Darty is seeing better visibility in search, greater profit margins, and new category growth after implementing the Mirakl Marketplace Solution in 2014.
ADAM Software identified as a leader in Digital Asset Management for Customer Experience by Forrester Research
Aug 24, 2016
ADAM Software, the Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Product Content Management (PCM) software provider, has been identified as a leader by Forrester Research, Inc. in The Forrester Wave Digital Asset Management For Customer Experience, Q3 2016.
Traceability – is your company prepared for a recall?
Aug 24, 2016
By Andy Archer, Regional Vice President UK and Ireland, Epicor Software.
Last year we saw recalls in the food and beverage manufacturing industry rise by an unappetising 78 per cent. We regularly witness news stories about contaminated ingredients or faulty labelling, even in some of the UK’s largest retailers.
Euclid Analytics announces Euclid Traffic for People Counting; teams up with Xovis
Aug 24, 2016
Euclid Analytics, the retail analytics and omni-channel engagement solutions provider, has introduced Euclid Traffic, delivering best-in-class person counting technology coupled with a simple-to-use dashboard.
AIMMS to exhibit Prescriptive Analytics Platform at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2016
Aug 24, 2016
AIMMS, the Prescriptive Analytics software vendor that serves half of the Global Fortune Top 20 companies, will exhibit at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2016.
Red Ledge launches next-generation manufacturing production system
Aug 24, 2016
Software application and engineering company Red Ledge has announced the launch of a 'next-generation' manufacturing production system.
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.
