A powerful collaborative enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed from the ground up to provide complete business management capabilities, Epicor iScala 2.2 has been selected by leading global companies such as Grand Hotel Marriott Moscow, Ilim Pulp Corporation, Arabi Enertech K.S.C., Packard Electric Systems/Samara Cable Company, Cavotec, and Sphl AG.
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.
SOFTBRANDS ACQUIRES GERMAN SOFTWARE PROVIDER INFRA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Oct 20, 2005
COMPANY TO LAUNCH FOURTH SHIFT EDITION FOR SAP BUSINESS ONE IN GERMAN MARKET IN 2006
Four Seasons Choose Sanderson to Support Business Expansion
Oct 20, 2005
The Price List Order Form (PLOF) generator from Sanderson will allow Four Seasons to cut administration time whilst improving customer service. The generator can produce PLOFs quickly and efficiently and also has the facility to produce customer specific order forms.
Smoothie company gets serious about forecasting with solution from Ross Systems
Oct 20, 2005
With considerable growth year on year, The Serious Food Company needed to implement a supply chain management solution which would enhance its forecasting and planning capabilities, increase visibility and better integrate sales with production to improve customer service levels.
RedPrairie Acquires Retail Supply Chain Solution Provider
Oct 20, 2005
RedPrairies acquisition of RangeGate will provide enhanced visibility, compliance and execution along with in-store capabilities for retail customers
Epicor Delivers Enterprise Information Portal Solution
Oct 20, 2005
Epicor Portal Server Provides a Secure Solution for Cross-Enterprise Collaboration with an Enhanced User Experience
SME MANUFACTURING SECTOR BACK FROM BRINK OF RECESSION
Oct 20, 2005
Sector recovers slightly, employment falls for fourth quarter running, levels of outstanding business continue to fall
100th customer marks success of Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management Solution for Microsoft platform
Oct 20, 2005
Designed for mid- to small-size businesses, supply chain execution solution brings ease of use and rapid deployment on a budget
IBS BECOMES FIRST SOFTWARE VENDOR TO FORMALLY COMPLY WITH SUPPLY CHAIN COUNCILS SCOR MODEL
Oct 20, 2005
The assessment showed that IBS provides the ability to blend system functionalities with an understanding of business needs and operational processes. It also confirms IBS overall ability to support end users in running the business processes the SCC describes as best practices.
Labelstore offers Bar Codes durch Technik!
Oct 20, 2005
The Labelstore (UK) Ltd (originally part of KTP) is offering a range of top class German engineered thermal label printers for companies who need to print their own bar code labels. The printers, built by Cab GmbH, are available with print head sizes of 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch, in a range of print intensities from 200, to 300 and even up to 600dpi.
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.
