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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.
Anglia Courier Express selects DA Systems
Nov 18, 2008
Anglia Courier Express opts for DA Systems Advanced Courier Interface, NX Transport mobile data and NX Tracking solutions to manage its national fleet
Kookai selects Kewill to enable electronic trading
Nov 18, 2008
Kookai has selected Kewill to supply and implement Kewills MessageBroker Lite service to improve its reporting of business critical data
Epicor to support Microsoft Cloud Services initiative
Nov 18, 2008
Epicor Software Corporation announced at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2008 its support of Microsofts cloud computing initiative Azure Services Platform
Fosters Group implements RedPrairie
Nov 18, 2008
RedPrairie has announced that Fosters Group has rolled out RedPrairies Warehouse Management System to 14 sites in Australia and the USA
Euro Shoe finds the right fit for its distribution operations
Nov 18, 2008
the company consulted Vanderlande Industries to review its distribution operations
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.
