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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.
Motion Computing launches the J3400 rugged tablet PC
Mar 11, 2009
The J3400 extends the computing day with a dual battery design and shines with a bright outdoor display
Smeg drives new business with Maginus
Mar 11, 2009
Smeg has successfully integrated its logistics, sales and reporting data using an automated order processing solution from Maginus.
In Transit Visibility optimising revenue success while reducing costs
Mar 11, 2009
Transportation companies know they must respond to customer demands as well as the industrys competitive pressures, and this begs the question on every transport operators lips: how to increase revenue while reducing costs?
SAP Business ByDesign provides efficiency to small UK businesses
Mar 11, 2009
SAP has announced that customers in the UK are now live and seeing benefits with its SAP Business ByDesign solution
Syncron, the fastest growing supply chain management software vendor
Mar 11, 2009
Deloitte ranks Syncron as the fastest growing supply chain management software vendor in EMEA for the second consecutive year.
RedPrairie momentum continues
Mar 11, 2009
RedPrairie Corporation announced 2008 revenues of nearly $300 million, revenue growth of over 15 percent.
Datalogic Scanning unveils next generation cordless PowerScan rugged imager
Mar 11, 2009
The PowerScan PBT7100 reader is said to be ideal for high-volume mobile industrial applications at instinctive as well as long-range reading distances.
VIP Computers streamlines operations with HighJump Warehouse Advantage
Mar 11, 2009
HighJump Software has announced that its warehouse management system is delivering real-time inventory and order fulfillment visibility at VIP Computer Center Ltd.
Worldwide premier for the new NAUTIZ X5 rugged PDA from Handheld
Mar 05, 2009
The full-featured PDA comes with an array of advanced features such as integrated 3 mega-pixel camera, integrated barcode scanner, WLAN, Bluetooth, 3G cellular capabilities, and GPS
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.
