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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.
Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2009
Dec 09, 2008
Entry is free and the judges are waiting for your nominations, so why not submit an entry now .....
i2 announces termination of merger transaction with JDA Software Group
Dec 09, 2008
i2 Technologies, Inc. has terminated its Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of Aug. 10, 2008, with JDA Software Group, Inc. and Iceberg Acquisition Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JDA
EFACS Customers to Benefit from New Government Training Initiative
Dec 09, 2008
Training Grants available from Train to Gain scheme
European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2009
Dec 09, 2008
SCL Europe 2009 delivers answers to the time-critical questions impacting your supply chain and logistics processes across Europe and beyond
Avery Dennison launches the first mobile hybrid thermo- printer
Dec 09, 2008
A revolutionary new class of printer - the Monarch Sierra Sport4
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.