Western and Central Europe's contribution to global supply chain risk fell in Q2 2017 to 29.94%, compared with 30.14% in Q1, according to the CIPS Risk Index, powered by Dun & Bradstreet.
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.
Stores dominate as primary sales channel and will continue to play a key role in retail’s future, finds Qmatic
Aug 09, 2017
Research from Qmatic UK Ltd, which leads the market in customer journey management solutions, has revealed that the majority of sales for multi-channel retailers in the UK still come from in-store transactions.
Manufacturing SMEs in line with national average for business savings
Aug 09, 2017
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and engineering sector hold an average £444,000 in business savings accounts, according to new research from specialist challenger bank Hampshire Trust Bank.
Basra Oil Company selects WorkTech for time and attendance
Aug 09, 2017
Work Technology Corporation (WorkTech), a company specialising in contractor cost tracking, time and attendance, and fatigue management software, has announced that its WorkTech Time solution has been selected by Basra Oil Company BOC), a national Iraqi company responsible for the oil in the south of Iraq.
Picking the right solution
Aug 09, 2017
Essentra Components, part of FTSE 250 company Essentra plc is a global manufacturer and distributor of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.
Increased appetite for last mile logistics boosts H1 returns, says CBRE
Aug 09, 2017
The Logistics property sector recorded a 5.0% total return for the first half of 2017, according to figures released in the CBRE UK Logistics Index.
Oracle empowers organisations to meet accelerating market changes with major innovations to Supply Chain Management Cloud
Aug 09, 2017
To help organisations meet rapidly changing business demands, Oracle has announced significant expansions to Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud.
Confidence in disaster recovery plans falls for second consecutive year
Aug 09, 2017
New research from business continuity and disaster recovery service provider, Databarracks, has revealed that organisations are now less confident in their ability to recover from an incident. Contributing factors include a lack of testing, budgetary constraints and the growing cyber threat landscape.
Investors take interest in Online-Pricing-Platforms: Logistics Start-up Cargonexx is in the Fast Lane in Europe
Aug 09, 2017
According to the venture capital data firm CB Insights, logistic tech start-ups are on track for their first billion-dollar year in cumulative funding after already having raised $583M across 33 deals in 2017.
Well-situated in the International Market: inconsoYMS (Yard Management System) in the Gartner Market
Aug 09, 2017
The latest market overview of the Gartner institute, Market Guide for Yard Management, informs the reader about functional and integrative features of selected Yard Management Systems.
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.
