Reverse logistics is often forgotten a glaring oversight which can cause widespread cost when a large scale return of items occurs.
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.
ACR ALL WIRED UP TO HANDLE NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTS WORTH OVER 11.5 MILLION!
Feb 02, 2005
ACR Logistics is making significant headway in the technology sector having won a series of contracts to handle different parts of the supply chain and value added services for T Mobile, Siemens, Orange and Virgin Mobile.
Electrolux Extends Partnership with Pointsec to Ensure Data Security Across Desktops and Mobile Devices
Feb 02, 2005
Pointsec to provide Electrolux with mobile device encryption.
TNT Logistics renews partnership with CANON
Feb 02, 2005
This contract is a further confirmation of a partnership between the two companies that started in 1997, and that will soon reach its ten year milestone.
Briggs & Stratton Achieves 20 Percent Productivity Improvement with RedPrairies Productivity Management Solution
Feb 02, 2005
These improvements were experienced within two weeks of the systems implementation in August.
Inter Link Foods builds its future on a TROPOS ERP system
Feb 02, 2005
The investment of around 350,000 in the TROPOS system will help win new sales, drive down costs and achieve group-wide efficiencies.
PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE INCREASES DRIVER PRODUCTIVITY BY 20 PER CENT
Feb 02, 2005
Parcelforce Worldwide has used Paragons routing and scheduling software to re-route its entire UK express distribution operation, producing plans for the daily delivery of 150,000 parcels.
MCA Solutions Expands into Europe to Meet Growing Demand Among Fortune 500 Customer Base
Feb 02, 2005
Turning Global Service Supply Chains into Profit Centers.
SECURITY FEARS HINDER INTERNET USE WITHIN SUPPLY CHAIN, RESEARCH REVEALS
Feb 02, 2005
Reducing costs, increasing profits and beating competitors are the main drivers in changing supply chain requirements, but despite this only 43% of organisations are using the internet to achieve these goals. This is according to the third annual Softworld Supply Chain market research survey.
ANTONIO FONDEVILLA MARTINEZ JOINS EXEL'S AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM IN EUROPE
Feb 02, 2005
In his new role Antonio will support Exel's Automotive business development agenda across the region, with a specific focus on Spain, Portugal and Italy.
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.
