Consafe Logistics has together with Daifuku Europe, signed a Letter of Intent regarding a large automated distribution center for ICA Sverige AB. The distributions center will be located in Helsingborg, Sweden. The project has started and the DC will come into operation in the end of 2006.
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.
AMAG commissions Swisslog with warehouse extension
Jan 20, 2005
General contractor project amounting to approximately CHF 35 million.
Fortune 10 Manufacturing Company Selects Pointsec to Provide Mobile Device Security
Jan 20, 2005
Major manufacturer takes aggressive steps to strengthen regulatory compliance.
Influence Councils Tend to Draw the Most Interested and the Most Knowledgeable Users
Jan 20, 2005
The ASUG Influence Model is a powerful tool that helps drive development of SAP solutions. Case in point: the ASUG Influence Council for Supply Chain Planning was instrumental in securing new functionality in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO).
Letter to the editor
Jan 20, 2005
Why are so many businesses happy to shell out 100,000 for an ERP solution yet grudge 950 for a single business intelligence software license - and shudder in horror at the idea of a training course? Particularly when so many ERP applications have been purchased because organisations were struggling to attain good business information?
ONLINE RETAILERS CONTINUE TO OFFER LITTLE OR NO DELIVERY CHOICE
Jan 20, 2005
Delivery Excellence Research Results 2005.
Freight Traders shows its "metal"
Jan 20, 2005
Freight Traders continues to expand in the metals sector having recently conducted a tender on behalf of the Corus Group for their Unit Load Exports from the UK.
EXEL SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH BP UK RETAIL FORECOURTS
Jan 20, 2005
Contract strengthens Exel's position in forecourt retailing.
G-Log Expands Operations in Europe
Jan 20, 2005
By moving offices, appointing extra personnel and offering additional services to the European portfolio.
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.
