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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.
2006: Best Sales Year Ever for McGuffie Brunton
Feb 14, 2007
Business systems specialist, McGuffie Brunton has enjoyed its best ever year with revenues up 5% driven by significant growth in sales of its SYSPRO integrated manufacturing, distribution and financial systems.
3M Digital Signage, PDM and Telstra to Provide Unique Digital Signage Solution
Feb 14, 2007
A subscription-based digital retail media solution marks one of the largest roll-outs of digital signage ever deployed in Australia and New Zealand
LOral to manage customer forecasting with Cognos
Feb 14, 2007
Cognos has announced that LOral UK has selected Cognos Planning to automate existing spreadsheet-based business processes and improve reporting efficiencies.
CeBIT 2007
Feb 14, 2007
CeBIT is the world's leading trade show for solutions, products and services from all areas of IT and telecommunications
Psion Teklogix RD7950 RFID reader provides best of both worlds for mobile workers
Feb 14, 2007
ETSI-compliant RD7950 reads short and long range in one device providing cost-savings, increased productivity
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.