Although April saw some reprieve for the UK manufacturing sector, we are still far away from a turn-around and the industry is firmly embedded in the trenches of the recession".
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.
Downturn of UK manufacturing slowed in April, but further substantial job losses are recorded
May 07, 2009
Norway brewery taps IBM to reduce bottlenecks in logistics operations
May 07, 2009
Now, Ringnes is using RFID technology that enables the company to track the arrival, departure, loading and unloading of each container
Recession to cause permanent UK jobs exodus
May 07, 2009
*81% of large firms are considering moving major functions abroad *Nearly a third of UK jobs at global corporations could go overseas *UK competitiveness eroded by poor skills, high taxes, excessive costs and stifling regulations
Foodvest selects TXT e-solutions
May 07, 2009
Foodvest selects TXT e-solutions to drive Supply Chain efficiency across Europe with a European wide solution.
Wavetrend announces RFID reader compatibility
May 05, 2009
Wavetrend Technologies has announced that its readers are fully compatible with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2009.
Transportation and logistics industry has most successful extra-marital relations
May 05, 2009
Those working in the transportation and logistics industry are more likely to manage an affair than other professionals
Effectively Managing High-Performing, Business-Critical Web Applications
May 05, 2009
This CA white paper offers insight into effectively managing high performing business-critical web-applications.
Palletline drives innovation with digital signature capture
May 05, 2009
An investment excess of 1M has seen palletised distribution successfully implement digital signature capture in less than 12 months.
Unilever supply chain efficiency
May 05, 2009
Unilever boosts supply chain efficiency and reduces operational costs while meeting customer demand in over 100 countries.
Survey reveals 37% of workers would hand-over company secrets for 1m
May 01, 2009
Especially now that employee loyalty is at an all time low, with a third of workers saying they felt a lot less loyal towards their employers than they did a year ago.
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.
