Making your supply chain leaner by removing all of the wasted manufacturing space, tools and engineering time required to develop new products would be utopia for manufacturers
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.
White Paper - 7 "greenlight" supply chain initiatives that can help you meet your companys environmental goals
Apr 30, 2008
Creating a "green" supply chain may be easier than you think...
Buksesnedkeren selects RedPrairie solutions to support volume growth
Apr 30, 2008
RedPrairie Corporation has announced that Buksesnedkeren has selected RedPrairies Warehouse Management System and Workforce Management solutions
Winning the technology race
Apr 30, 2008
Thirty years ago, the role of IT systems within most businesses was very limited. Since then, though, this relationship has reversed. Today, many companies feel it is their business that is holding back their IT systems
Sanderson ends Valleys five year search for system
Apr 30, 2008
Sanderson has won a contract to supply its Unity solution to Valley, a leading Point of Purchase display manufacturer
Coke bottler further improves forecast accuracy, increases customer service levels, reduces inventory and enhances planning and productivity
Apr 30, 2008
JDA Software Group has announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated has upgraded its JDA Software supply chain management solutions to Version 7.4
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.
