Exel, the global leader in supply chain management, today confirms that all regulatory competition procedures and required shareholder approvals have now been received and its cash offer for Tibbett & Britten is now unconditional.
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.
Leading Analyst Firm Reports Oracle's Worldwide Market Share Climbs to Nearly 8 Percent
Aug 05, 2004
Oracle's supply chain management (SCM) global market share increased 1 percent to 7.8 percent, and maintained its second place market share rating, helped by double-digit growth in its license revenue during the 2003 calendar year, according to a recent report by Gartner Dataquest.
EMPIRICA CHOSEN FOR EXPORT DISTRIBUTION SOLUTION BY BHS
Aug 05, 2004
Leading high street retailer BHS has selected Empirica warehouse management software from Chess Logistics Technology to manage deliveries to overseas franchisees from its Atherstone distribution centre.
SSA Global Announces the General Availability of SSA ERP
Aug 05, 2004
Provides Enterprises with Market-leading Discrete Manufacturing Solution Designed for Rapid ROI
EXEL RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE BY TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
Aug 05, 2004
Exel, the global leader in supply chain management, today announces the Company has received the Supplier Excellence Award for the Alliance Product Distribution Center, which it operates for Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Weekly report on viruses and intruders
Aug 05, 2004
This weeks report on viruses and intruders looks at four worms (Lovgate.AT, Mydoom.N, Zindos.A and Mabutu.B), a Trojan (Dropper.O), a spy program (Ndrv) and an exploit (MhtRedir.N).
The Secrets of my success - Britain's bosses reveal all
Aug 05, 2004
Forget innovative business ideas, visionary leadership or strategic thinking - the secret of success for Britain's 3.8 million small business entrepreneurs is good, old- fashioned hard work.
Unilever Bestfoods gets expert warehouse assistance
Aug 05, 2004
Unilever Bestfoods has gone live with Synergy Logistics Locator Expert warehouse management system at its West Thurrock site.
Beyond ERP: the quest for returns
Aug 05, 2004
"We've spent millions of pounds implementing Enterprise Resource Planning, but we haven't got the results we were promisedno significant savings, no marked improvement in performance." Does this sound familiar?
Biometric myths: six of the best
Aug 05, 2004
The biometrics industry is weighed down with claims and counterclaims, fallacies and myths. While some of the myths are no doubt based on an element of historical or scientific truth, some are now so out of date or inaccurate that they are almost laughable. Russ Davis, CEO of ISL Biometrics, makes sense of the confusion.
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.
