Clinton Cards has commissioned K3 to develop and implement a solution to manage Clinton Cards central merchandising, stock ordering and sales analytics
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.
Pork Farms selects Lawson QuickStep for Food and Beverage
Feb 29, 2008
Lawson Software has announced that Pork Farms has selected Lawson QuickStep for Food and Beverage and Lawson Business Intelligence to help improve business processes and provide real-time operational transparency
Masternaut Three X acquires FibreCity in multi-million pound deal
Feb 29, 2008
The UK web-based telematics and mobile solutions company, Masternaut Three X, has acquired FibreCity, the leading-edge ISP based in Aberford, Leeds, in a deal worth GBP 6 million
Unified Communications 08 incorporating VoIP for Business
Feb 29, 2008
Unified Communications Expo08, incorporating VoIP for Business, is the event to help understand how IP based communications are changing the way businesses operate today
Epicor unveils its next-generation Service-Oriented Architecture
Feb 29, 2008
Enabling Epicor ICE 2.0 Technology Sets the Stage for Significant Business Growth and Momentum for the Global Midmarket
Danish medical equipment supplier signs agreement with IBS
Feb 29, 2008
Kirudan, with headquarters in Brndby, Denmark, has decided to implement IBS Enterprise software
Datalogic JET certified Windows Mobile 6
Feb 29, 2008
Datalogic Mobile is the first company worldwide in the Auto-ID sector to install Windows Mobile 6, the new Microsofts operating system, on its device Datalogic JET
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.