The Skeye division of Hoeft & Wessel AG is supplying 3,000 mobile terminals to the company Globus Fachmaerkte (specialist stores) in Voelklingen/Saarland
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.
Logistic International cuts support costs by 92%
Sep 30, 2008
Logistics International PLC improves the IT and support services delivered to its clients by using B2Ms mprodigy mobile management suite to manage field-engineers equipment
Alleged Maserati hacker accused of trying to extort cash
Sep 30, 2008
A 60-year-old man has been arrested and indicted on charges of hacking into and attempting to extort money from the North American branch of luxury car firm Maserati
Manual track and trace of garments made easier with new RFID reader
Sep 30, 2008
Datamars has expanded its RFID reader portfolio with the launch of the new high-frequency Mid-Range reader R-IN1300 MID
Award-winning UK frozen food manufacturer and supplier selects LXE MX7CS cold storage computer device
Sep 30, 2008
LXE Inc. has announced that its recently launched MX7CS cold storage handheld computer has been selected by frozen food manufacturer and supplier KK Fine Foods for use in its cold-storage warehousing facilities
Logistics & Fleet Management Systems USA 2008
Sep 26, 2008
At LFMS 2008 you will get the very latest technology, products and strategy explored in-depth by key TMS, Telematics and logistics players
Honeywell introduces a wireless scanning workhorse for demanding industrial environments
Sep 26, 2008
Honeywell has announced its newest addition to the 3800 linear bar code scanner family to meet the needs of customers who require maximum durability from their bar code scanning solution
Wesupply recognised for its intelligent electronic trading solution
Sep 26, 2008
Wesupply has been awarded the title Innovation in Supply Chain Management 2009' by the Institute of Transport Management, following an independent research study into the challenges and changing demands of the global freight industry
Oracle study reveals the shape of tomorrows supply chain
Sep 25, 2008
Sustainability tops priorities for UK supply chain professionals but cherry picking, a narrow focus and fear of collaboration hinder genuine progress
EMEA survey reveals a poor perception of IT Service Management
Sep 25, 2008
44% of senior management boards perceive it as a costly tick in the box exercise and a necessary evil
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.
