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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.
TiVA Services appoints Sense Internet to design and build a supply chain profiling portal
Aug 18, 2004
The Profiler application will launch in the autumn, and has already attracted FTSE100 customers who are keen to take advantage of the insight it will deliver into their complex supply chains.
New contract is the glazing on the doughnut
Aug 18, 2004
Krispy Kreme chooses PCMS retail technology solution.
SYSPRO system fits like a glove at Regent Medical
Aug 18, 2004
Newly formed company Regent Medical Limited has signed a deal worth nearly three quarters of a million pounds for the global implementation of Information Engineerings SYSPRO ERP system.
Netto Marken-Discount (Spar) in Germany decides for Aldata G.O.L.D.
Aug 18, 2004
Aldata G.O.L.D.s comprehensive and integrated functionality for the daily goods sector was one of the main reasons for Nettos choice.
Opus Voice in Dixons Rapid Response Warehouse saves merchandising costs at PC World
Aug 18, 2004
Dixons Group plc has made significant savings in its PC World retail store network by introducing Microlise Opus Voice picking technology to prepare shelf ready deliveries from its Rapid Response Warehouse in Newark.
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.
