The Number of Reported Mobile Security Incidents Increased by More Than Five Times in 2006
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.
MCAFEE, INC. RESEARCH REVEALS 83 percent OF MOBILE OPERATORS HAVE BEEN HIT BY MOBILE DEVICE INFECTIONS
Feb 12, 2007
WESTERN DIGITAL APPOINTS PETER EDINGER VP of EMEA SALES
Feb 12, 2007
Western Digital Corp. has announced that Peter Edinger (pictured) has joined the company as vice president of sales for Europe, Middle East & Africa. Reporting to Scott Davis, vice president worldwide sales.
Dematic acquires Demo3D Material Handling System Demonstration Software from AutoLogic Systems.
Feb 12, 2007
AutoLogic Systems Ltd has announced that Dematic Ltd, the leading supplier of logistics automation systems and solutions, has acquired multiple licenses of their Demo3DTM material handling system demonstration software.
9th Annual European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2007
Feb 12, 2007
Now in its 9th successful year, this is Europe's must attend event for senior supply chain and logistics executives and is the ideal platform for the industry's most powerful business leaders and practitioners to share experiences, network and do business.
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.
