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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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VoiteQ makes the grade with new Vocollect Partner Programme

1 VoiteQ makes the grade with new Vocollect Partner Programme

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Anton du Preez, Vocollects business development manager for UK, Ireland & South Africa, and David Stanhope, CEO, VoiteQ, about the importance and value of the Programme

Sterling Commerce delivers SaaS solution that transforms extended supply chain data into real-time actionable information

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Sterling Supply Chain Visibility On Demand leverages networked community and business-to-business connectivity expertise to enable lower total cost of ownership and accelerate return on investment

European Supply Chain and Logistics summit 2008

3 European Supply Chain and Logistics summit 2008

SCL Europe 2008 brings together the leading practitioners and providers of supply chain management and logistics from all over Europe

Throttleman wins the Retail Technology Award 2008 with RFID RetailID

4 Throttleman wins the Retail Technology Award 2008 with RFID RetailID

Throttleman has won the Best Enterprise Solutions award, through the application of the RFID solution, RetailID

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.

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