Results include a 24 per cent drop in inventory; 87 per cent reduction in planning time; and improvements in customer service levels.
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.
JOHN ALLAN RECEIVES COMMANDER, ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (CBE) FROM THE QUEEN
Feb 24, 2005
Exel's Chief Executive is honoured at Buckingham Palace
AMR Research offer senior professionals personalised guide to supply chain event
Feb 24, 2005
Softworld Supply Chain, 16 - 17 March 2005, The Pavilion, NEC, Birmingham.
Axeda ships new Axeda Supervisor suite with Wizcon 9.0
Feb 24, 2005
Extensive new features increase SCADA/HMI developer productivity, accelerate development, enable new hosted remote services, and further increase open connectivity and functionality. Now shipping!
RFID Pilot Demonstrates Raytheon Company Will Save Nearly $0.5 Million From Joint RedPrairie/RadiantWave Solution
Feb 24, 2005
Leading Government Defense and Technology Company Projects Savings of $471,650 Over Two Years Using Mobile Resource Management Solution.
New System Provides Real-Time Tracking For Parcels
Feb 24, 2005
A new system that provides real-time, intelligent, end-to-end tracking and tracing for goods being transported around the world has been developed with the help of 2.5 million euros from the EUs Framework Programme.
Epicor Achieves Progress Software Partner of the Year
Feb 24, 2005
Epicor Recognized for Third Consecutive Year as a Leader Delivering Midmarket Manufacturing Solutions Leveraging Progress Technology.
Aldata and Wincor Nixdorf partner to simplify retailers global operations
Feb 24, 2005
The goal is to reduce the complexity of IT infrastructures in the retail sector through a tight integration of software products and to simplify the central control of store processes.
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.
