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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Vision processes 1 millionth RFID tag

1 Vision processes 1 millionth RFID tag

Intellident Ltd are pleased to announce that World Wide Fruit, one of the leading suppliers of fresh fruit to leading UK supermarkets - including Marks & Spencer (M&S) - have successfully despatched their 1 millionth RFID-programmed tray using Intellidents Vision software into the M&S distribution network.

Wavetrend Enters into Strategic Partnership with OxLoc

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OxLoc Ltd an Oxfordshire technology company has recently entered into a commercial arrangement with global company Wavetrend to integrate its sophisticated GPS standalone tracking technology with Wavetrend Active tags and receivers.

Mi Services deliver hosted Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution to Shell Chemicals Europe

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Mi Services deliver real time Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions, enabling the remote monitoring and management of chemical inventory in tanks, across customer sites in Europe. We are proud to count some of the largest global petrochemical companies amongst our customer base, including Shell Chemicals Europe.

MINDMANAGER CHOSEN FOR VOLKSWAGEN'S ONLINE IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Visual cues, project overview and flexibility enable fast action

Multi-site wired and wireless voice and data connectivity

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REACT Technologies will be demonstrating their 4G Solution Integration scenarios on Stand N32 at Retail Solutions 2005, NEC Birmingham on 7th, 8th and 9th June. The on-stand network will show how voice, data and video traffic is simply and securely conveyed over wireless and wired multi-site infrastructure utilizing proven best-of-breed networking technology.

EXELS AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS ACROSS EUROPE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH WITH SIX RECENT CONTRACT WINS

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Leading automotive names chose Exel to manage logistics.

Witron is proud to announce the new Ergonomic Dynamic Picking System (E-DPS)

7 Witron is proud to announce the new Ergonomic Dynamic Picking System (E-DPS)

The E-DPS high-speed picking reduces costs. Sound barrier of 1000 order lines per hour has been broken.

Dedicated to supporting UK manufacturing

8 Dedicated to supporting UK manufacturing

Andrew Buckley, Sages recently appointed director of Sage Manufacturing Solutions describes why the company has seen fit to launch a new business unit to assist a well-established market sector.

Thomas Nelson Inc. Will Achieve Supply Chain Excellence Using RedPrairies Solution Suite

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One of the World's Largest Christian Content Providers and Top 10 Publishers Will Automate Operations to Improve DC Efficiency

BORN TO FIGHT?

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THE QUEENSBURY RULES OF CORPORATE PROCUREMENT.

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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