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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.
DHL AND AIR FRANCE INDUSTRIES: THE PARTNERSHIP TAKES OFF
Jun 01, 2006
DHL, the global leader in express and logistics, is now a key partner in France of Air France Industries, a specialist in airline maintenance.
Consafe Logistics helps Swedish Lantmnnen Maskin AB to become Scandinavias most cost-effective farming machinery distributor
Jun 01, 2006
When five separate companies were fused together to form Swedish Lantmnnen Maskin AB the new company was faced with the task of improving profitability through better use of logistics and greater service awareness.
PHILIPS MEDICAL SELECTS UPS TO RUN GLOBAL LOGISTICS NETWORK
Jun 01, 2006
Royal Philips Electronics announces it has selected UPS to redesign and operate its global service parts logistics (SPL) network in a move to significantly improve customer service at its Medical Systems division.
Centrex Computing Solutions sign contract to implement SAP Business One
Jun 01, 2006
Centrex Computing Solutions has recently signed a contract with Codestone Technologies to implement the fully integrated business software for SMEs, SAP Business One.
Oracle to buy Demantra
Jun 01, 2006
Demantras Demand-Driven Planning Solution Added to Oracles Supply Chain Applications
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.