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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.
TOTAL LOGISTIC CONTROL DEPLOYS G-LOG SOLUTION IN FULL SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Jun 29, 2004
Top 10 Logistics Provider Goes Live with GC3 in 100 Days.
Logistics provider, Tradeteam, transforms its IT service delivery
Jun 29, 2004
Computacenter helps bring quality and best practice to IT service delivery.
SMART-ID TECHNOLOGY OPENED UP TO SMEs
Jun 29, 2004
Zebra launches new desktop-sized RFID printer/encoder.
NEW CODING AND MARKING FEATURES FOR IMAJE S8
Jun 29, 2004
Coding and marking specialist to the engineering, manufacturing and logistics industries, Imaje UK, has announced new features for their versatile S8 inkjet printer range.
SECONDARY PACKAGING PRINTER MAKES IT MARK
Jun 29, 2004
Coding and marking specialist Imaje has designed the printer for industries that demand reliable and easy to use large character coders to print one or two lines of text on to the top or a side of a carton.
EUROPA MAGNETICS SELECT IMAJE FOR PERMANENT TRACEABILITY CODING OF CD-Rs
Jun 29, 2004
With a production cycle of just 1.8 seconds per CD-R, Europa Magnetics at Cramlington, Northumberland, is one of the most efficient disk manufacturing plants in Europe.
Brunel University Signs Exclusive 4.5 Million Deal with Close Venture Management to Fund Spin Outs
Jun 29, 2004
In an exclusive agreement with Brunel University Enterprises Limited, Close Venture Management has agreed to set aside ten per cent of a projected 45 million VCT to invest in spin out companies from Engineering Departments and the Wolfson Centre for Materials Processing.
Gateway to RFID success
Jun 29, 2004
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is set to provide the next big shift in supply chain IT. A much-needed support network for retailers, suppliers and packaging firms alike is led by not-for-profit UK standards body, e.centre. David Weatherby, EPCglobal project manager for e.centre explains what this means for industry.
ThyssenKrupp puts SATOs Industrial Label Printers to the Test
Jun 29, 2004
Industrial label printers are used in harsh conditions. Dirt, dust, and heat, combined with round-the-clock operation, call for robust equipment. A steel mill is a demanding environment and therefore the requirements for an automatic labelling system are equally high.
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.
