Industry leaders team up to drive standardisation and ensure worldwide interoperability of ultra-high-frequency Electronic Product Code RFID standard.
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.
Philips and Texas Instruments Join Forces to Accelerate EPC Generation 2 RFID Deployment
Jun 17, 2005
6 September -- FTA SPECIAL EVENT - WOMEN IN THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
Jun 17, 2005
The FTA event aims to demonstrate the achievements of women in the transport sector and promote examples of good industry practice.
Dorma rolls out Aldata G.O.L.D. to its retail operations
Jun 17, 2005
Dorma Group, the famous bed linens company, is using the Aldata G.O.L.D. Supply Chain Management software to support its retail operations.
e2e ENABLES UK MANUFACTURERS TO MAXIMISE THE VALUE OF GLOBAL SOURCING STRATEGIES
Jun 17, 2005
UK manufacturers trying to manage longer and more complex global supply chains can now take advantage of e2e, a new purchase order-to-delivery point solution that combines the freight transportation and third party logistics expertise of EGL Eagle Global Logistics and TDG.
FELLOWES GOES LIVE WITH SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION
Jun 17, 2005
Darlington-based Agility, which introduced its popular iLink solution to the market in 2003, has provided a supply chain solution that will help Fellowes track, manage and distribute its office products.
MCA Shines in AMR Report on Service Parts Planning
Jun 17, 2005
Leading Analyst Firm Recognizes MCA Solutions: Most Differentiated Service Parts Planning Solution for Customer-Focused Companies.
The new INDUSTRIALNET solution from PANDUIT, offers robust IP-rated products for factory floor networks
Jun 17, 2005
Industrial Ethernet enables the extension of standard Ethernet protocol to the factory floor for automation control, manufacturing data collection, and facility automation systems.
Top supply chain challenges for consumer goods companies
Jun 17, 2005
Creating a demand-driven supply chain, choosing between ERP and best-of-breed supply chain solutions and using supply chain technology to reduce operating expenses.
EXEL TEAMS UP WITH DELL TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN AFRICA
Jun 17, 2005
Company provides computer training in co-operation with Dell Inc. and other sponsors.
EXEL EXTENDS CONTRACTS WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND GOODYEAR
Jun 17, 2005
Exel wins new business and extends contracts with two leaders in the automotive sector.
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.
