This weeks report on viruses and intruders will focus on three worms Mytob.CX, Mytob.CU and Sdbot.DKE, two Trojans, Whiter.F and Kelvir.AS, a vulnerability, MS05-024, and a hacking tool, QuickKeylog.
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 Corporation & Mandata Win Contract to Supply Relay Technical Transport Ltd With Mobile Computing Solution
May 16, 2005
Sandpiper Corporation is pleased to announce that it has won a key contract in conjunction with software partner Mandata to supply Relay Technical Transport Ltd with a mobile computing solution.
Sandpiper Corporation & LXE Win Contract to Supply Gerber Foods Soft Drinks With a Rugged Mobile Computing System
May 16, 2005
Gerber Foods Soft Drinks Ltd (GFSD) is the largest UK producer of ambient and chilled juice and juice drinks. They were one of the first companies to install an RF system, back in the early 1990s, but the old narrowband system took time to communicate between the AS/400 system and terminals, which led to delays in processing information.
Sandpiper Corporation & Mandata Win Contract to Supply Forest Freight Global Logistics With Mobile Computing Solution
May 16, 2005
Sandpiper Corporation is pleased to announce that it has won a key contract in conjunction with software partner Mandata to supply Forest Freight Global Logistics with a new mobile computing solution.
Sandpiper Corporation Ltd is pleased to announce that is has won a key contract with Nutricia Clinical Care to provide 24hr On Site Support
May 16, 2005
As part of a major change programme relating to the provision of the distribution services to home based clinical patients Nutricia introduced a replacement IEEE 802.11b Wireless infrastructure and selected Sandpiper Corporation to supply and install a number of Intermec WA22 Access Points.
Infor COM Drives Change at Naish Felts
May 16, 2005
"Infor COM empowers the right people to do the right things with the right information" - David Legatti, Managing Director."Since committing fully to Infor COM we have seen a dramatic improvement in on-time deliveries" - David Streeter, Operations Manager.
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.
