Quintiq, a Dassault Systèmes brand and supply chain planning and optimisation (SCP&O) solutions provider, has announced its partnership extension with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) to optimize the airline's flight simulator capacity.
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.
Crazy Booth brings portable booths to Peru with DNP’s DS620A printer
Jun 28, 2017
Crazy Booth Peru SAC. is a photo booth rental company located in the heart of Lima, Peru. Gino Antonio Vargas Ortiz and Mireya Cajal Villar, who both had previous experience in corporate and social events, launched Crazy Booth in 2015 to provide personalised photo booths for any event.
Technology issues in IT and Telecoms identified as contributor to the UK's productivity gap
Jun 28, 2017
New research released from Managed 24/7 has revealed that the average employee in IT and Telecoms who uses IT loses more than 20 minutes per day of productive time due to technology issues.
UK Office workers lose a third of their work time to admin according to independent research
Jun 28, 2017
Unit4, provider of enterprise systems for services organisations, has announced the findings of an independent multi-national research study into global productivity and the time office workers spend on primary work.
Brother UK invests in Greater Manchester HQ
Jun 28, 2017
Brother UK has invested £250,000 in a new events and product showcase space at its headquarters in Greater Manchester as part of a new transformation initiative.
Welcome to the June 2017 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT
Jun 28, 2017
The June 2017 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features a Special Technology Report on Demand Forecasting/Planning/S&OP solutions.
For this report, we spoke with experts from the vendor and analyst communities about recent trends and ongoing areas of development within the world of Demand Forecasting/Planning/S&OP – including those concerning planning unification, best of breed, integration, Cloud/SaaS and Big Data.
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.
