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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.
Trustmarque's Cloud-ESP simplifies the procurement and management of Microsoft cloud services
Dec 20, 2016
With Microsoft recently announcing that it will be re-pricing all UK product lines from January 1st 2017, Trustmarque Solutions Limited (part of Capita PLC) has officially launched its Cloud-ESP platform.
Industry 4.0 raises the bar for the logistics sector
Dec 20, 2016
Industry 4.0 – the industry digitalisation initiative spearheaded by the German government – raises the bar for businesses in the logistics sector.
5 steps small businesses must take to protect their assets
Dec 20, 2016
By Lawrence Jones MBE, CEO, UKFast and Secarma.
Throughout 2016 we've seen a shift in media attention towards cyber security. Data breaches and hacking are now headline news.
Lamps Plus goes live with CBX Cloud to optimise product development, sourcing, quality assurance and vendor collaboration
Dec 20, 2016
CBX Software, the Total Sourcing Management solutions provider, has announced that Lamps Plus, the largest lighting retailer in the US, successfully went live globally on CBX Cloud to manage product development, sourcing, quality assurance and vendor collaboration.
Two of the UK’s most senior industrialists to join manufacturing conference panel debate
Dec 20, 2016
Manufacturers' organisation, EEF, has announced that it has secured two of the UK's most senior industrialists as speakers at its National Manufacturing Conference taking place in February next year.
Onward Holdings invests in new management system to help drive profits at Castleford
Dec 20, 2016
Onward Holdings Ltd has made a further investment in its Castleford warehouse by installing OpenWMS, a new software package designed to deliver a wide range of benefits to help its business tenants boost efficiency and increase the profitability of their logistics operations.
Home Delivery World 2017
Dec 20, 2016
Home Delivery World has been established as the most comprehensive expo and conference in retail to consumer logistics, and we are pulling out all the stops for our fifth anniversary this March.
NiceLabel selected among 100 leading software and technology providers key to supporting the global food and beverage supply chain
Dec 20, 2016
NiceLabel has been chosen to the FL 100+, Food Logistics magazine's annual list of the top 100-plus software and technology providers to the food and beverage industry.
Amaze reveals ten predictions for digital innovation in 2017
Dec 20, 2016
Digital marketing, technology and commerce consultancy, Amaze, reveals its top ten industry predictions for 2017.
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.
