Cathy Humphreys explains why effective management of inventory is essential when coming out of a recession and the most common pitfalls to be aware of.
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.
HighJump Software Launches Warehouse Management System (WMS) in a Cloud Delivery Model
Apr 21, 2010
HighJump Software announced today it is now offering its warehouse management system (WMS) in a cloud delivery model.
Create the forecasting and planning experience you want with DSX
Apr 21, 2010
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Demand Solutions president Bill Harrison about the recent launch of DSX the companys new Supply Chain Planning software product.
Zetes steps up expansion across North Europe region
Apr 21, 2010
Zetes announces it is reinforcing its Nordics team and is moving its operation in the Nordic Region to new premises in the Copenhagen city-centre.
Three Caterpillar Dealers Go Live With IBS Distribution Financials
Apr 21, 2010
International Business Systems (STO: IBS B) announced today that it has successfully implemented its IBS Distribution Financials with TRACSA, SA de CV, MATRA, Ltd. and NIMAC, SA.
What can manufacturers do now to take advantage of the early signs of recovery?
Apr 21, 2010
Given the difficult conditions that have prevailed in manufacturing over the past year you may think that the only course of action is to stay hunkered down and wait for it all to blow over for good. But there are signs a plenty that recovery is underway across Europe and there are plenty of actions that manufacturers can take to accelerate their own recovery.
BASF Orgamol plans and schedules its production with OMP Plus
Apr 21, 2010
BASF Orgamol Pharma Solutions SA has selected OMP Plus from OM Partners for the production planning of exclusive and generic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates and fine chemicals.
Datalogic Mobile Technology 'maximises customer service' at Strack & Van Til
Apr 21, 2010
Sometimes the use of technology is leveraged best by smaller and more nimble enterprises.
Adada & Kabbani extends planning capabilities with Preactor
Apr 21, 2010
Specialist APS system required to improve capacity management
Mulberry bags Manhattan Scale to support business growth
Apr 21, 2010
Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that Mulberry has successfully deployed Manhattan Scale: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution at its distribution centre in Chilcompton, Somerset.
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.
