Manufacturers with operations in the emerging markets are failing to properly assess the risks posed to their business, says Sir Digby Jones, Senior Adviser to Deloitte.
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.
Vocollect Appoints Business Development Manager for Central Europe
May 10, 2007
Vocollect, a world leader in Voice-Directed Work, has appointed Frank Rissler as business development manager for Central Europe, covering Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.
The Datalogic and PSC mobile computer business unit integration starts off with a blast
May 10, 2007
A record start for Datalogic Mobile, the Datalogic Group company created on April 2 integrating the PSC mobile computer business unit into that of Datalogic.
PAXAR WORKS WITH MICROSOFT ON DEMONSTRATION AT RFID JOURNAL LIVE
May 10, 2007
Paxar has announced its recent demonstration of the seamless connectivity between Paxar's industry-leading Monarch 9855 RFID printer/encoder and Microsoft BizTalk Server in Microsoft's booth at the RFID Journal Live trade show in Orlando, Florida.
WonderWorld 2006 Global Conference Series Surpasses Expectations
May 10, 2007
Worldwide Attendance Exceeds 2,300 with Representatives from over 1000 Companies
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.
