This weeks report looks at four threats: a backdoor Trojan called Agent.APB, the Sdbot.FEP and Sdbot.FEX worms and the WorldAntiSpy hacking tool.
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.
KSA launches Best Practice Scoring and Planning Tool to accelerate industry adoption of RFID
Sep 30, 2005
To help retailers and suppliers navigate the possibilities and avoid the pitfalls of implementing RFID, Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), the retail and technology management consultants, has produced a Best Practice Scoring and Planning Tool, developed in conjunction with Intel, GS1 and leading European retailers and suppliers, including METRO Group and REWE.
SYSPRO helps Prism win Best Factory Award
Sep 30, 2005
Investment by Prism Electronics, an electronics-based contract manufacturing firm, in a fully integrated SYSPRO ERP solution has contributed to them being presented with the prestigious UK Best Factory Award for Most Improved Plant in a ceremony in London last week.
VOXWARE'S VOICEXML BROWSER REVOLUTIONIZES VOICE-DRIVEN LOGISTICS
Sep 30, 2005
Introduction of Open Standards For Thin-Client Windows CE Devices Eliminates Need For Proprietary Hardware Solutions
Supply-Chain Council Partners with Proforma to Release Object-Oriented SCOR-Model
Sep 30, 2005
The Supply-Chain Council (SCC), an international, not-for-profit trade association of companies from multiple industries and responsible for all development, maintenance, enhancement and distribution of the Supply-Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model, is undergoing a major project to restructure the Model and publish it in a software technology neutral database format. The new version of the Model is expected to be SCOR Version 8.0 and will be released in the first part of 2006.
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.
