Rautaruukki Oyj, best known as Ruukki, is a leading supplier of metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and mechanical engineering industries. The company has a wide portfolio of metal products and services with operations in 23 countries and 12,000 employees. Net sales in 2005 totaled 3,7 billion.
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.
Life Science Logistics Selects TECSYS Healthcare ASP Applications to Support its Aggressive Growth
Oct 05, 2006
TECSYS Inc. an industry-leading supply chain management software company, announced today that Life Science Logistics, a 3rd party logistics provider of high quality, flexible and compliant supply chain solutions focused on the Healthcare industry, has selected TECSYS EliteSeries to deliver its value proposition to its healthcare customers and support the Companys aggressive growth over the next few years.
Ransomware, Trojans, Mobile Viruses and Cross-Platform Malware Set to increase, Says Kaspersky Lab
Oct 05, 2006
The first six months of 2006 were characterised by ransomware, an increase in Trojans, and viruses that can attack multiple operating systems and regular mobile phones, according to new half-year reports written by senior virus analysts at Kaspersky Lab, one of the worlds leading anti-virus companies.
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES DIGITAL IMAGER WITH BAR CODE, IMAGING AND ENHANCED TEXT READING CAPABILITIES
Oct 05, 2006
All-in-one Device Captures Bar Codes, Prescriptions and Invoices - Automates Retail Customer Data Entry Process
FTZ Autodele & Vrktj A/S investing
Oct 05, 2006
FTZ Autodele & Vrktj A/S is investing in a major upgrade to its central warehouse in Odense, Denmark. FTZ has engaged Consafe Logistics to supply a Warehouse Management System (WMS) an IT system that will include the use of voice recognition technology.
IMS OFFERS CLIENTS MORE CHOICE
Oct 05, 2006
Rotherham-based software house, IMS, is launching the latest version of its flagship product, Uniplan.
VOXWARE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF VOICELOGISTICS PRO(tm) 2.0
Oct 05, 2006
More Power and Flexibility for Industry-Transforming Voice Application Software Toolkit
Cost-efficiency and store friendly deliveries
Oct 05, 2006
Witron wins picking system project for Boots The Chemists
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.
