Whether the shocks come from natural or political earthquakes, companies need to act quickly to protect from tremors being felt across their supply chain. This Access Group whitepaper looks at how organisations can manage and mitigate the impact of global disruptions.
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.
Doro launches the 8020X: a durable smartphone built for the lone worker
May 10, 2017
Doro, the senior mobile phone technology provider, is launching the Doro 8020X smartphone, a device designed to keep lone workers safe and secure during their professional lives.
Rinsing your customers' IT budgets: Squeezing every last bit out of their existing IT infrastructures
May 10, 2017
By Paul Reynolds, Northern Europe Manager, Crucial.
With worldwide IT spending forecasts failing to meet projections, your customers' IT budgets will continue to be strained, as they struggle to keep up with the explosive demands of an increasingly virtualised world.
UK wasting £37 billion a year on failed agile IT projects
May 10, 2017
British business is set to waste an estimated £37 billion on failed Agile IT projects over the course of the next 12 months, according to a new report from independent IT consultancy 6point6.
Brother strengthens SMB print portfolio with latest colour laser launch
May 10, 2017
Brother UK is boosting its SMB print offering with its latest colour laser launch. The new L8000 and L9000 ranges will help channel partners capitalise on a buoyant colour laser market, which has grown 28 per cent year-on-year.
With Harland addition, Accraply becomes a pressure-sensitive labelling 'Titan'
May 10, 2017
Almost a year after becoming part of Accraply and the larger Barry-Wehmiller family, Harland Machine Systems is ready to show off its reinvigorated brand.
Magline honoured as Gold Stevie Award Winner in 2017 American Business Awards
May 10, 2017
Magline, manufacturer of lightweight route distribution solutions, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the New Product & Service category in the 15th Annual American Business Awards.
Manchester Business School forms Digital Skills Agreement with Infor
May 10, 2017
Infor, provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has announced an agreement with The University of Manchester, Alliance Manchester Business School (Manchester Business School).
Pinkberry partners with Paytronix and drives new product trials with measurable lift and attribution
May 10, 2017
Pinkberry launched in California in 2005 as the original brand that reinvented frozen yogurt.
EEF - Manifesto calls on next Government to enhance UK position as manufacturing powerhouse
May 10, 2017
Britain could build on its position as a modern manufacturing powerhouse if the newly-elected Government commits to a long-term, ambitious industrial strategy, says EEF, the manufacturers' organisation in its newly published manifesto.
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.
