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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.
Avery Dennison launches the modular ALS 306 system
Nov 24, 2008
Avery Dennisons Printer Systems Division has launched a new labelling system as part of its existing offering
TallyGenicom forges partnership with AM Labels
Nov 24, 2008
This new partnership makes AM Labels the only specialist online reseller of TallyGenicoms new range of thermal printers
JLT Atom-ic powered warehouse terminal cuts the cost of forklift applications
Nov 24, 2008
The new Intel Atom-powered rugged vehicle mount JLT 1214 represents another breakthrough product from the rugged mobile computing pioneer JLT
Sephora goes live with RedPrairie Warehouse Management System
Nov 24, 2008
RedPrairie Corporation have announced that its WMS is running in cosmetics retailer Sephoras new Salt Lake City distribution centre
Tom Tom and DPS together improve fleet performance
Nov 24, 2008
TomTom WORK and DPS have combined forces to offer a fully integrated, end to end, scheduling and job dispatch solution
Printronix saves companies money while increasing bar code accuracy
Nov 24, 2008
Online Data Validation paired with Printronix thermal printers guarantees 100% readability and realises ROI in two months
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.
