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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.
2016 the year of economic nationalism as supply chain risk reaches record high
Feb 14, 2017
Global supply chain risk grew to a record high at the end of 2016 as the CIPS Risk Index, powered by Dun & Bradstreet, rose to 82.64, from 79.14 at the end of 2015.
Connecting worlds - logistics company Militzer & Münch counts on TimoCom
Feb 14, 2017
TimoCom, the European transport platform, is known for more than just efficiently combining freight and vehicle space; it also simplifies innovative networks and digital operations.
Eddie Stobart replaces telematics solution with full Microlise rollout
Feb 14, 2017
Deployment has begun on a major upgrade of Eddie Stobart's telematics system which sees them implementing Microlise across their entire fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, including the deployment of in-cab ruggedised tablet devices.
Manufacturing driving production increase in the UK but IoT investment must not leave Britain behind
Feb 14, 2017
UK manufacturing contributed to a 1.1 percent increase in total production between November and December 2016, according to Office for National Statistics figures.
UK man appointed Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific business head by Xplore
Feb 14, 2017
Xplore Technologies, the rugged tablet PC maker, has appointed Leeds, UK-born Steve Priestley Vice President of International Sales.
New WS4 desktop label printer from SATO delivers high performance at a competitive price
Feb 14, 2017
SATO, provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, has launched the WS4, a new compact desktop label printer that delivers high performance at a competitive price.
MiX Telematics passes 600,000 subscribers milestone
Feb 14, 2017
MiX Telematics, global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (Saas), has announced that as at December 2016 it had accumulated over 600,000 active subscribers across its combined fleet and consumer customer base.
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.
