Hemisphere GPS and Handheld jointly introduced a new Kenaz GPS receiver at the InterGeo Conference in Karlsruhe, Germany recently.
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.
RFID TagSource to distribute Tracient RFID readers
Oct 30, 2009
RFID TagSource and Tracient Technologies have signed a distribution agreement whereby RFID TagSource will distribute Tracients RFID reader products in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Ingram Micro names Datamax-ONeil as a preferred supplier of thermal barcode printers
Oct 30, 2009
The printers will be used for the next three years at Ingram Micros seven North American Distribution Centres for printing approximately one million labels a month for outgoing packages.
Convenience in motion
Oct 29, 2009
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Mary Anne Gunn, senior marketing manager, Motion Computing, about the benefits of tablet PCs and the companys close relationship in the UK with distributor Box Technologies.
Heinz Frozen Food Co. - reducing maintenance costs and preserving assets
Oct 29, 2009
Companies facing intense margin pressures and increased competition search for every means to improve performance and bolster the bottom line. One often overlooked opportunity is asset maintenance.
Ortems has launched the latest version of its Agile Planning software
Oct 29, 2009
Ortems new Agile Planning 7.40 enhances manufacturing performance and customer agility & responsiveness.
EPS plc saves ten per cent on fuel costs through implementation of Fleetstar-Online
Oct 29, 2009
Fleetstar-Online has enabled EPS to reduce fuel costs by ten per cent through the provision of live, accurate fleet activity information, encouraging strategic management of resources.
VoiteQ enables Trespass to venture into Voice
Oct 29, 2009
Trespass, the privately owned sportswear leisure brand, has selected Vocollect Voice technology to be implemented by VoiteQ at its Glasgow-based distribution facility.
5 golden rules to get the very best apprentices in logistics & transport businesses
Oct 27, 2009
A training expert believes logistics businesses & transport businesses need to pick apprentices very carefully and give them long-term mentoring to get the most out of them.
Printronix welcomes new executive leadership
Oct 27, 2009
Industrial and business printing solutions manufacturer, Printronix, has announced that after 35 years at the helm, Robert A. Kleist has stepped down as Printronixs chief executive officer and president, turning the reins over to Randy Eisenbach.
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.
