Murata Electronics has announced a tiny RFID chip that will substantially reduce manufacturing complexity and costs for paper tag inlays in asset tracking, retail and supply chain management applications.
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.
New IBM ILOG products
Jun 30, 2009
ILOG, an IBM Company, has announced new offerings across its business rule management and supply chain management portfolio of products
Fortify says Parcelforce data leaks caused by code audit shortcomings
Jun 30, 2009
Web customers were given access to the entire customer records of seemingly random data relating to other customer's postal consignments.
2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100
Jun 30, 2009
Wesupply has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100
Peiner Trger sources production management system
Jun 30, 2009
PSI has implemented its production management system PSImetals Peiner Trgers electro-steel plant in Peine.
European Manufacturing Strategies 2009
Jun 30, 2009
With an impending economic upturn, it is vital that manufacturers position themselves to remain competitive and prepare for renewed growth.
Etihad Crystal Cargo selects Descartes Cargo 2000
Jun 30, 2009
Etihad Crystal Cargo has selected Descartes Cargo 2000 to help the airline comply with business process and automation standards.
Valtra automates material flows with RFID
Jun 30, 2009
Valtra has automated the material supply process and material buffer management with RFID at its Suolahti tractor manufacturing plant.
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.
