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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BCPs Accord helps ALR spread its message

1 BCPs Accord helps ALR spread its message

Abundant Life Resources (ALR) has improved efficiency and control across its retailing operation following its investment in a fully integrated multi-channel Accord retail system.

ERP software users explore new DEACOM features at annual conference

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Deacom, Inc. convened users of its DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System at the 2009 Deacom User Conference in Philadelphia

UK manufacturers see output falls slowing

3 UK manufacturers see output falls slowing

The UKs manufacturing firms expect the pace of decline in output to slow markedly in the next quarter, suggesting they believe the toughest phase of the recession may be behind them.

Logistics boosted at Magna Automotive

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The innovative Warehouse Control System has enhanced the overall control of the manufacturing plant and increased the ability to better manage the site.

Turkish steel company to optimise supply chain with AIS SteelPlanner

5 Turkish steel company to optimise supply chain with AIS SteelPlanner

Erdemir, and AIS have begun a collaboration to implement SteelPlanner in Erdemirs sales and production environment.

Four Soft eCustoms SAGITTA approved by Netherlands authorities

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To result in increased customer traction for end to end transportation.

VAI implements manufacturing and distribution solution for large equipment supplier

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VAI has announced the successful implementation of its S2K Enterprise for Manufacturing and S2K Enterprise for Distribution software for NAFECO

Pall-Ex implements improved scanning capabilities

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Building on the already high pallet scanning figures, over 99%, the Leicestershire based company has begun to roll out further improvements to its infrastructure.

IT failures will have to wait

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Its the footie league final tonight!

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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