Sandpiper Corporation Ltd is pleased to announce that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Australian software company O4 Corporation.
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.
Sandpiper go the extra mile and meet Lane Groups Specific Mobile IT requirements
Apr 28, 2005
Sandpiper Corporation Ltd today announced that it has won a key contract to supply Lane Group plc with an integrated mobile computing and printing solution in support of its market leading home delivery services.
Sandpiper and Asyst Help Geographers A-Z Maps Reduce Order Processing Time From 5 Days to 1 Hour
Apr 28, 2005
Sandpiper was selected to provide the mobile computing hardware that would interface the 28 remote field sales representatives back to A-Z Maps central sales order processing computer system.
NEW - Sandpipers FOCUS ID
Apr 28, 2005
Sandpiper is proud to be launching FocusID, the new approach to the investment in, and operation of Mobile Computing and Automatic Identification equipment.
Martec and Kewill spell out the true cost of automating supply chain management
Apr 28, 2005
Kewill, the leading provider of business-to-business supply chain execution solutions, has launched Business Impact Assessment Calculator, to help retailers assess the benefits of implementing order management systems.
British Logistics Start-up Company wins the Inaugural Logichem 2005 Award for Supply Chain Project of the Year
Apr 28, 2005
The Hazchem Network Ltd, a British Logistics start-up company based in Rugby has been announced winner of the 2005 European Supply Chain Project of the Year Award at Logichem (The Chemical Logistics Conference), held in Antwerp (27th 28th April).
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.
