By Edward Banks, freelance writer.
In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the recent surge in automation within warehousing stands as a testament to the industry's adaptability and innovation. A groundbreaking study reveals that over 60% of warehousing leaders globally view automation as essential for reducing errors and meeting service-level agreements, while 68% see it as a solution to labour shortages.
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.
Pioneering the future of aerospace with sustainable innovation
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Brother UK analysis finds five-figure saving for business that switch to MPS
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Switching to managed print services (MPS) could represent a five-figure saving over three years, when compared with traditional printer ownership, according to new analysis from Brother UK.
commercetools fuels Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)’s B2B growth, global footprint with digital transformation
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New Scandit research reveals 40% of retail workers feel tech needs are ignored
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Scandit has released a report, ‘Frontline Retail Revealed: Motivations, Technology Attitudes and Insights’, examining store associates’ perspective on the factors influencing workplace loyalty, retention and technology investment, including the potential impacts of AI.
AI discussions across industries continue to rise as companies explore investments to harness potential, finds GlobalData
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its ascent across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential.
In 2024, AI will work in concert with humans to boost customer service and efficiency in retail
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As has been the case with other industries, AI’s arrival in the retail sector has ignited fears that the role of human workers might soon become redundant. However, according to Laurence Brenig-Jones, VP of Product Strategy at RELEX Solutions, these fears are unfounded.
3 supply chain approaches to beat the global permacrisis
Mar 20, 2024
By Craig Summers, Vice President, Northern Europe & MEA, Manhattan Associates.
‘Permacrisis’ has become such a talked about topic over the last four years that it has entered the common vernacular; so much so that in 2022, it was actually voted Collins Dictionary’s word of the year.
Multimodal 2024: Organisers champion net-zero emissions with renewed focus on sustainability
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With global logistics emissions set to increase by 42% by 2050, Multimodal will focus its 2024 event on how net-zero targets can be achieved.The bulk of this year’s conference programme will focus on the topic of sustainability, with keynotes from a stella line-up including Amazon, Pledge, Zeus and the Smart Freight Centre...
How retailers can meet the demand for sustainable supply chains
Mar 19, 2024
By Eric Linxwiler, Senior Vice President of TradeBeyond.
Every month brings new evidence of how dramatically consumers’ growing preferences for sustainability are reshaping their shopping habits. A new study by NIQ found that 69% of global consumers say that sustainability and ESG concerns have become increasingly important to them over the last two years.
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.
