After the completed centralisation of their logistics at the site in Erfurt, Koch, Neff & Volckmar GmbH (KNV) and Koch, Neff & Oetinger Verlagsauslieferung GmbH (KNO VA) combined their logistics services under one roof for the first time.
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.
Intelligently controlled books, games and more: KNV Logistik relies on logistics IT from inconso AG
Sep 27, 2017
New research reveals logistics technologies are falling short
Sep 27, 2017
Carousel Logistics, the pan-European logistics expert has launched its latest white paper entitled 'Is technology driving the future of your logistics?'
TouchStar Technologies PLC introduces the new TS3200 tablet mobile computer
Sep 27, 2017
TouchStar Technologies PLC, specialist in the design, supply and support of rugged mobile computers, has announced the release of the TS3200 tablet mobile computer.
Drawing on over thirty years of experience of manufacturing mobile technology, TouchStar has built the TS3200 around three core principles: durability, safety and ease of use. Designed to be rugged from the inside-out, each of the TS3200's components are housed in an ultra-shock-absorbent rubber matrix.
Cloud integral to Industry 4.0 reaching tipping point
Sep 27, 2017
Business appetite for Industry 4.0 is growing, but we are yet to reach the tipping point where manufacturers have transformed into digital enterprises.
Label Expo 2017 will see New Solution demonstrating its full range of digital printing systems for labels and packaging
Sep 27, 2017
Following its BETA outing at Print 17 in Chicago, New Solution is proud to be officially launching the brand new Atom - a compact label printer, industrially built and designed for the short run digital label market.
Manufacturers call on select committees to hold inquiries to improve Britain’s stretched road and energy networks
Sep 27, 2017
Britain's manufacturers have written to the newly appointed MPs on the Transport, Business Energy and Industrial Strategy and Digital Culture Media and Sport Select Committees urging them to hold inquiries into the state of Britain's roads and overstretched, expensive energy network.
Ideagen listed in Gartner’s Market Guide for Corporate Compliance and Oversight Solutions
Sep 27, 2017
Gartner, the global information technology research and advisory firm, has listed Ideagen in its latest review of the Corporate Compliance and Oversight (CCO) Solutions market report.
IRC and EDC unveil latest industry research to impact the multichannel retail market
Sep 27, 2017
On 5th October at Novotel West, London, over 1,000 C-level industry leaders will attend the InternetRetailing Conference (IRC), the longest running multichannel forum which will be, for the first time, co-located with the eDelivery Conference (EDC).
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.
