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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.
UK PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR AHEAD OF US IN IT INVESTMENT
Jul 13, 2005
Research shows benefits in regulatory compliance, cost control and management.
Butler & Tanner Selects Print Management Solution from Sanderson
Jul 13, 2005
Specialist printer Butler & Tanner Group has awarded Sanderson a contract to supply its Unity Print solution to improve business processes and provide an integrated view of company wide, multi-site operations.
Tyco Healthcare Selects Manugistics to Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies
Jul 13, 2005
The international medical devices manufacturer and distributor selected Manugistics' solutions specifically to improve its responsiveness to market demand, reduce costs and improve its supply chain efficiencies.
Animal invests US$1.6 million with Geac
Jul 13, 2005
Action sports brand manufacturer and retailer purchases design-to-retail solution to support its growing retail operations.
Radio Beacon and Balloon One Bring RADIO BEACON WMS Solutions to UK Midmarket
Jul 13, 2005
Leading UK service provider partners with Radio Beacon to deliver WMS solutions and support to SAP Business One customers.
Switch to NCTS no problem for Impatex users
Jul 13, 2005
The switch to HMRC's NCTS (New Computerised Transit System) regime on July 1st presented no problems for users of the Impatex Customs Manager system, which was geared up for the switchover 12 months ahead of the deadline.
Pfizer and Preactor partner in developing a Global Supply Chain solution
Jul 13, 2005
Case study: An excellent example of how the latest techniques and technology can enable multiple production units to synchronise activities in a cost effective and efficient way and in an environment where the users are not familiar with production management tools like Preactor.
CIO Survey Reveals Poor Relationships limit Manufacturer's Outsourcing Success
Jul 13, 2005
A nationwide survey has identified that CIOs are in need of 'relationship counselling', to help them get the most from outsourcing. 74% of CIOs identified difficulty in managing relationships with partners as their biggest outsourcing headache.
KGN Pillinger pumps up its IT system
Jul 13, 2005
Following a period of rapid growth and the successful acquisition of two of its competitors, pump and motor supplier KGN Pillinger needed to replace its existing IT system to support the demands of the new business. It chose SYSPRO from Information Engineering.
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.
