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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.
Cincom Selected by Isuzu Motors to Accelerate Response to Customer Enquiries
Aug 01, 2005
Latest version of Cincom 'Quote to Order' solution captures, encapsulatesand makes expert knowledge available throughout manufacturing organisations
11 to 13 October 2005 -- "Exchanging Knowledge while Coping With Supply Chain Risks" at the Supply-Chain European Conference 2005 in Vienna, Austria
Aug 01, 2005
The Supply-Chain Council-Europe (SCC-E) will hold its 2005 Supply Chain European Conference in Vienna, Austria, at the Vienna Hilton on 11-13 October. Themed "Exchanging Knowledge: Coping With Supply Chain Risks" the event continues the knowledge-based theme of the organizations Supply-Chain Management Conference "Accelerating Knowledge" held last September in Prague.
Traceability and the Ecosystem
Aug 01, 2005
Is there a common link? Yes there is and in the article below, Santosh Takoor, Industry Development Manager for Manufacturing, SAP UK will look at how an ecosystem can collaborate intelligently using either ERP or best of breed and be able to address the key issues of traceability following the new EU Food Law (178/2002).
Traceability in the food supply chain: Tracking progress
Aug 01, 2005
Steve Baxter, managing director of Ross Systems takes a look at the progress of traceability in the food supply chain nine months on from the introduction of the EU General Food Law Regulation.
4 October 2005 -- Right Skills, Right Place, Right Time - Skills for Logistics First Annual Conference
Aug 01, 2005
The conference is to be focused on the strategic significance of skills in the achievement of improved business performance and will be held on 4th October at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire.
British Gas selects Syncron Supply Chain Planning to Help Manage Parts Migration to new DC
Aug 01, 2005
British Gas has announced their planned opening of a new National Distribution Centre in Leicester during 2007 for their extensive range of gas and electrical appliance parts. The NDC is being built to cater for a continuing increase in demand and British Gas are already in discussion with Syncron, a global leader in Supply Chain Planning solutions, to plan the controlled migration of parts from their existing warehouse to their new facility.
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.
