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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.
EXEL SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH LIFE FITNESS (UK) LIMITED
Sep 03, 2004
Exel, the global leader in supply chain management, has announced a new three-year contract with the UKs leading health and fitness equipment provider, Life Fitness (UK) Limited, part of the worldwide Brunswick Group.
EMPIRICA CHOSEN FOR EXPORT DISTRIBUTION SOLUTION BY BHS
Sep 03, 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.
RFID: Pharmaceutical benefits and advantages
Sep 03, 2004
Increased visibility in the supply chain is one of the many benefits that the much-hyped radio frequency identification (RFID) technology can offer to companies in the manufacturing and logistics space.
Dorma selects Aldata G.O.L.D. for its retail operations
Sep 03, 2004
Dorma Group Ltd, a premier provider of bed linens in the UK, has decided to use the Aldata G.O.L.D. Supply Chain Management software to support its retail operations.
THE DYNAMIC GROWTH OF TRANS-POLUDNIE
Sep 03, 2004
Polish provider of logistics solutions boosted its first half revenues by 50% against last years results.
Survey shows many British companies are failing in their strategic efforts to measure business processes and gain competitive advantage
Sep 03, 2004
Geac survey uncovers two-thirds of companies have inadequate and ineffective strategic planning which is holding British industry back.
Back in the old days
Sep 03, 2004
which wasnt that long ago, we used to have a bit of a running joke called is this the year of RFID (radio frequency identification). The subject wasnt in the least bit funny, but guessing when and how RFID would take the market by storm conjured up some pretty inventive scenarios. However, it did get a little tedious when we discussed this year in, year out.
Weekly report on viruses and intruders
Sep 03, 2004
This week's report will focus on five malicious codes: a virus called Shruggle.1318; two worms -Sasser.G and Gaobot.AIR-; and two Trojans -MhtRedir.S and StartPage.JL-.
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.
