This week's report on viruses and intruders will focus on four worms - the A and B variants of Stang, Assiral.A and Sober.M-.
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.
Manhattan Associates Names Mark Weaser as Vice President of Asia-Pacific
Feb 28, 2005
The appointment, which concludes a year in which the Asia-Pacific region tripled revenue to more than $9 million, underlines Manhattan Associates' continued commitment to supporting both local customers as well as the growing number of multi-national clients who have operations in the region.
Consafe Logistics upgrades Scania Parts Logistics High Bay warehouse in Sweden
Feb 28, 2005
The company is modernizing its warehouse to increase efficiency and enhance their product availability.
Eventsengine helps drive improvement today and tomorrow at Toyota
Feb 28, 2005
Gearing up for an increase in car production from April 2005 and with its press shop running at full capacity, Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) turned to MVI Technology for help in identifying opportunities for further efficiency improvements.
National Off-Price Retailers Choose RedPrairies Workforce Performance Management Solution
Feb 28, 2005
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have chosen RedPrairies Workforce Management solution to increase efficiencies in their distribution centers.
SEEBURGER ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WITH CHASE CONSULTANCY
Feb 28, 2005
The partnership allows Chase Consultancy to offer Seeburgers market-leading Business Integration Server (BIS) B2B and E-Commerce integration solution to its customers.
Letter to the editor
Feb 28, 2005
ERP is no longer the sole preserve of the monolithic application vendors - and hence large organisations.
24SEVENOFFICE EXPANDS THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF LEADING SWEDISH WEB-BASED ERP VENDOR
Feb 28, 2005
The acquisition provides 24SevenOffice with a 300 strong customer-base, strengthening its presence in the Swedish market. 24SevenOffice is beginning the process of consolidating all 300 Start & Run customers onto its modular web-based system.
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.
