In response to the rapid increase in its business over the past two years Preactor International is locating its recently formed subsidiary company, Preactor Europe, in Lyon, France
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.
Laptops & Mobiles Left in Taxis
Sep 23, 2008
Research shows that almost 31,544 mobile phones have been left in New York Yellow Cabs in the last six months
UK terminal operator GoAssociates selects HighJump WMS
Sep 22, 2008
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has announced that innovative terminal operator GoAssociates has selected the HighJump warehouse management system to support its new perishable goods handling facility in the Port of Liverpool
Datalogic Mobile extends its product portfolio with DLoG X-series industrial computers
Sep 22, 2008
Datalogic Mobile and DLoG GmbH announce the agreement of a global OEM contract on Sep 1st, 2008
OMP Plus for multi site production planning for petrochemicals at BASF
Sep 22, 2008
Chemical company BASF has selected OMP Plus from OM Partners for the production planning of its petrochemicals division in Germany and Belgium
LIGHTBLOCKS Selects Epicor Manufacturing Solution
Sep 19, 2008
Epicor Software Corporation announced at IMTS 2008 that LIGHTBLOCKS has selected Epicor Manufacturing software to support the company's continued growth and increase efficiency
Mobileworker helps horticulture company go greener
Sep 18, 2008
Codegate has announced that Flora-tec is deploying its mobileworker field service and workforce automation software
VDC invites your participation in mobile device research
Sep 18, 2008
VDC, a leading mobility research authority, is conducting groundbreaking research on mobile device requirements for warehouse employees.
Active RFID in China
Sep 18, 2008
The US and China vie for the title of the world's largest RFID market, this year seeing them level pegging with $1.3 billion of business
Psion Teklogix and NetMotion improve access and workflow together
Sep 18, 2008
Psion Teklogix UK has entered a co-marketing agreement with NetMotion Wireless International to leverage the high degree of compatibility between the products offered by the two companies
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.
