High Ranking British Fast-Track Company Automates its Financials, Supply Chain and Distribution Functions.
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.
THE CASE FOR TRACEABILITY: Whats In It for Retailers and Logistics Providers
Aug 31, 2005
From compliance to competition, retailers and logistics operators face increasing pressures to have supply chain visibility at all times. Free white paper.
PALLETWAYS LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION HUB IN NAPLES
Aug 31, 2005
Palletways launched a pallet network in Italy in 2002 and it currentlycomprises of 50 plus independent transport companies, known as members, who use each others' resources to deliver goods via a central hub in Bologna.
UBP PRODUCTS SELECTS SOFTBRANDS' FOURTH SHIFT ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOLUTION
Aug 31, 2005
In particular, the Fourth Shift system will enable UBP to manage a key supply chain issue where goods may be on purchasing lead times of up to twelve weeks and come from distant countries, and where the company's aim is to deliver products from its Nottingham premises to customers within 48-hours of receiving their orders.
Marine Transaction Services AS and SeaSupplier Ltd. Integrate Services
Aug 31, 2005
Fully Automated Marine e-Procurement Available Through Joint Platform
KEEP AHEAD OF THE TRENDS
Aug 31, 2005
How can retailers ensure that their systems keep pace with the changing retail market? Free white paper.
Ocean Fleet Managers to Make Better Scheduling Decisions Faster
Aug 31, 2005
Enabled by First Commercially Available Intelligent Fleet Scheduling System From Magenta
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.