David Kirkwood has been elected Chairman of the Technology Faculty at the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) and to the Institutes overall Council.
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.
RedPrairie Associate Director appointed to management council of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK)
Jan 10, 2007
The route to optimised planning for the global supply chain
Jan 10, 2007
Customers are requiring manufacturers to supply goods at ever cheaper rates, while also insisting they accurately fulfil shorter delivery times.
DLoG extends monitoring system
Jan 10, 2007
DLoG (UK) Ltd has extended the capabilities of its web-based Net Report machine monitoring software with the introduction of a new library of reports.
LDA enchance equipment recycling
Jan 10, 2007
London Development Agency to 'enhance' the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment
MRO Spend Control: The next step on the road to manufacturing efficiency?
Jan 10, 2007
Terry Wilcox, Commercial Director at Proactis, the Spend Control Company, explains how manufacturers can take their IT investment to the next level in order to achieve greater efficiencies in an increasingly competitive market.
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.
