IFS has announced that Lockheed Martin has decided to extend the use of IFS Applications in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Autonomic Logistics Information System
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.
Past the Tipping Point
Oct 07, 2008
Transportation decision makers must now reevaluate their mode-selection strategies, while distribution network modellers must rethink their inventory and warehouse-placement approachesThis White Paper takes a close look at the supply chains core components and discusses what changes should be implemented now to avert problems and seize opportunities.
GS1 UK launches Data Quality initiative
Oct 07, 2008
Sainsburys and Britvic co-chair industry forum to standardise product information
Rapid change in the mobile software market driving opportunity
Oct 07, 2008
In VDCs newly published report on mobile computing software for enterprise mobility applications, the global opportunity exceeded $5.4 billion
Nisa-Todays enables local sourcing with electronic trading from Kewill
Oct 06, 2008
Nisa-Today's has selected Kewill to deliver software and services that will support their local sourcing initiatives
Motorola introduces mobile biometric identification for handheld computers
Oct 06, 2008
Biometric attachment for Motorola MC70 and MC75 enterprise digital assistants delivers real-time, mobile identity management to government, public safety and enterprise security agencies
Who needs to steal data, when you can buy it on eBay?
Oct 06, 2008
The personal details of a million British banking customers were being sold on eBay through the auction of computer hardware that hadnt been properly wiped
The 2nd eyefortransport Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit
Oct 03, 2008
The 2nd eyefortransport Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit is an exclusive, executive-level event specifically designed to address the needs and interests of the Hi-Tech & Electronics Industry
Making Aunt Bessie lean and mean
Oct 03, 2008
Looking at the brand logo you might think that the sturdy figure of Aunt Bessie suggests a liking for her own Yorkshire puddings, yet Aunt Bessie takes the concept of lean much more seriously for her manufacturing processes
Symingtons opts for Belgravium
Oct 03, 2008
Symingtons has recently chosen Atlanta 8000 Mobile Computers from Belgravium in order to optimise its warehouse operation
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.
