To help improve efficiency and customer service, the company invested in K3 Business Technology's Elucid multi-channel software and recovered the cost in just two months.
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.
NEW INNOVATIVE EXTENDED SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICE TO REDUCE COSTS FOR WIRELESS MARKET
Nov 19, 2004
ACR Logistics and Mobiltron have today announced a partnership to provide an innovative and groundbreaking extended Supply Chain Service for the Wireless markets of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Gartner Predicts 2005: IT Management Reinvents Itself
Nov 19, 2004
In 2005, the fate of the IT organization and the CIO will depend on their ability to expand their awareness of their external environment and adapt to new, permanent demands for business-based capability and performance.
2nd December - FREE Warehouse Management System Workshop - including RF-ID and Voice Picking
Nov 19, 2004
ATMS plc has launched a monthly programme of workshops to enable both customers, prospective customers and industry advisors to gain a better insight into StockTrack PLUS, the market leading WMS from ATMS.
COGNITION WINS TWO MAJOR NAVAL DEFENCE CONTRACTS
Nov 19, 2004
Cost control and six-sigma management software specialist, Cognition Europe has won two major contracts to supply its Enterprise Cost Management (ECM) software to both the US and French navies.
PARAGON SOFTWARE HELPS COMPANIES PREPARE FOR THE WORKING TIME DIRECTIVE
Nov 19, 2004
Paragon Software Systems has introduced new routing and scheduling software functionality to enable companies to prepare for the forthcoming changes in legislation.
Weekly report on viruses and intruders
Nov 19, 2004
This week's virus report looks at five worms -Sober.I, Bagle.BG, Yanz.A, Drew.A and Aler.A-, and a Trojan called Msnsoug.A.
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.
