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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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SATO Appoints New Country Manager for Italy

1 SATO Appoints New Country Manager for Italy

SATO Europe , a leader in barcode printing since introducing the first thermal transfer barcode printer, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Vittorio de Pascale as Country Manager Italy.

Aldata extends its coverage in the Middle East, Tunisia and Ile de la Runion

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Aldata extends its global coverage and announces its latest signings with Casino Gants franchises Al Hokair and Fucom in the Middle East area, Medis in Tunisia and Impact in the Ile de la Runion.

Supply-Chain Council-North America Releases Understanding SCOR Package

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The Supply-Chain Council-North America (SCC-NA), a Chapter of the Supply-Chain Council, Inc., (SCC) has released an updated version of Understanding SCOR.

LASCOM'S PLM HELPS YOPLAIT ACHIEVE FASTER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TIMES

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Dairy produce manufacturer Yoplait has chosen LASCOM's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) suite, Advitium, to significantly reduce product development times and increase company-wide productivity.

STRATEGIXS ONEOFFICE SOLUTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE GROWING BUSINESS AWARDS 2004 "NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR"

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OneOffice is a new generation of supply chain software that combines operations, finance, customer service and business activity management in one innovative system.

LG RENEWS CONTRACT WITH TNT LOGISTICS IN ITALY

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Since 2000 TNT Logistics Italy has been the sole logistics partner of LG Electronics Italia. TNT Logistics will assign two warehouses to the LG products: Cortemaggiore and Maddaloni.

in2grate supplies integrated software suite to market-leading fast-track buildings solutions provider

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Enterprise software solution provider, in2grate, has supplied its d2order fully integrated software package to Northern Irelands award-winning fast-track building solutions provider, The McAvoy Group.

EXEL WINS CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT AWARD FOR PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

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Exel's newly acquired company, Tibbett & Britten, has won a top award in this year's Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) CILT (UK) Awards for Excellence 2004.

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.

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