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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Border Foods Will Improve Operational Control and Customer Service Using RedPrairie Solutions

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Specialty Foods Manufacturer Selects RedPrairie for its Proven Performance in Food & Beverage Industry and its Ability to Deliver Within Aggressive Time Schedule.

RedPrairie Hosts Global Leadership Meeting to Advance Strategy and Technology for Business Performance Optimization

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Business performance optimization leader calls upon former Soviet Union President and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Mikhail Gorbachev to provide keynote address on International leadership and Restructuring Global Priorities.

Kamino International Logistics to Manage Global Supply Chain for vehicle that is revolutionizing the sports industry

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Trikke Tech, the Southern California-based company, utilizes Kamino International Logistics to manage the transport of finished product between Asia and the U.S. and to warehouse and distribute the product to their U.S. clients from Kaminos Los Angeles facility.

Sanderson to Revolutionise Memory Lane Cakes Shop Floor

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Memory Lane Cakes, part of the Finsbury Food Group, is the latest company to take on the Shop Floor Integration solution from Sanderson, the leading UK-owned food, formulation and process industry software provider.

Smart & Final streamlines supply chain with roll-out of Aldatas G.O.L.D.

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The go-live at Smart & Final (at its headquarters and at one of its warehouses) is the first phase of a comprehensive supply chain initiative.

Prestigious Awards For UPS Company Simplifies The Supplier Approval Process and Reduces Assessment Costs

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Riello Galatrek a leading supplier of uninterruptible power supplies has recently been awarded two major occupational health and safety certifications - OHSAS 18001 and SAFEContractor. The awards were a major achievement for a company which has experienced a thirty percent growth in turnover since 2003.

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.

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