Sterling Commerce has announced that the companys Sterling Selling and Fulfilment Suite was named a Top 50 Technology for manufacturers by START-IT Magazine.
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.
Food & drink industry to cooperate in ongoing measurement of supply chain environmental efficiency
Nov 14, 2007
At a series of workshops, organised by Scala Supply Chain Consulting, agreement was reached by participants to measure the impact of the supply chain on the environment.
Metrologic releases new vertical mini-slot scanner - the MS7820 SolarisT
Nov 14, 2007
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. has released its new vertical mini-slot scanner engineered to increase productivity with an unmatched feature set
Global Shipping & Logistics poised for strong growth in Middle East with Manhattan Associates Supply Chain Platform
Nov 14, 2007
Successful go-lives at Dubai Investment Park trigger plans for accelerated expansion
Unhappy customers can be good for your business
Nov 14, 2007
Charter UK has announced that companies should be actively encouraging customers to complain
Microlise December Webinars
Nov 14, 2007
Microlise free webinars can show you how to improve your operations, increase customer satisfaction, save money and beat the competition
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.
