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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Weekly report on viruses and intruders

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This weeks report on viruses and intruders will focus on the worm Mytob.DN, and the Trojans Gorgs.A and PGPCoder.A.

ERP systems for CPG manufacturing: Five essential checks for your selection list

2 ERP systems for CPG manufacturing: Five essential checks for your selection list

If you are selecting a new ERP system, dont make assumptions that they all work the way you do. This article looks at some of the differentiating features of CPG manufacturing, and identifies some of the features that an ERP system must have to support CPG manufacturing.

Belgravium Launch New Windows CE.NET Terminal

3 Belgravium Launch New Windows CE.NET Terminal

In the Monaco 7100 Series, Belgraviums technical development team has produced a unit that is robust, maintaining performance levels in the harshest of conditions, including the sub-zero temperatures of a cold store operation.

LET HAND HELD PRODUCTS' DOLPHINS MANAGE YOUR WAREHOUSE!

4 LET HAND HELD PRODUCTS' DOLPHINS MANAGE YOUR WAREHOUSE!

Hand Held Products has developed an exciting new onboard warehouse management solution using the Dolphin(r) 9500 mobile computer combined with the IMAGETEAM(tm) 5620 cordless barcode scanner.

CATALYST INTERNATIONAL'S 9.2 RELEASE SUPPORTS IBM'S CORE TECHNOLOGY STACK

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New CatalystComplete Solution Features Integrated Labour and Transportation Management Solutions.

Aldata to supply G.O.L.D. to Albertsons in the U.S.

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The project will start immediately.This agreement with Albertsons further strengthens Aldata's position in North-America and confirms Aldata's global strategy.

Swisslog and Vocollect announce global reseller agreement

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Swisslog delivers voice-enabled logistics solutions.

VOITEQ PROVIDE VOICE TECHNOLOGY TO THE UK'S LARGEST PET RETAILER

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New system sees 40 per cent increase in productivity.

RedPrairie Corporation Acquired by Francisco Partners

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Closed Merger Advances RedPrairie's Ability to Accelerate its Rapid Growth Through Acquisitions and Organic Expansion.

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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