Underpinning the latest rise in output was the sharpest growth in total new business since January 2004 and a series record increase in new export orders.
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.
CDC Software Acquires TradeBeam
May 24, 2010
Acquisition integrates TradeBeam's SaaS applications into CDC Supply Chain product line.
Businesses still failing to embrace social media
May 24, 2010
Only 33% of businesses have a social media strategy in place, while 77% of companies are not yet engaging with their customers via social media channels.
Ten steps to better requirements management an IBM white paper
May 24, 2010
Requirements definition and management is an activity that has the potential to deliver a high, fast ROI. This white paper explains the characteristics of a good requirement and presents ten steps to better requirements management.
Epicor and Kodak announce expanded strategic alliance to deliver fully integrated print, business and digitised workflow solutions
May 24, 2010
Epicor Software Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company, have strengthened their alliance to deliver Epicor's next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution with Kodak's suite of print industry solutions.
Qualiac announces a partnership with Preactor to supplement its dedicated Process Industry ERP solution
May 24, 2010
Qualiacs ERP solution for medium sized companies and large corporations now adds the benefit Preactors production planning and scheduling system.
An integrated approach to requirements and quality management
May 24, 2010
This white paper outlines the many benefits of an integrated approach to requirements and quality management, as well as offer best practices for effective requirements-driven testing.
Wesupply launches OneTime for intelligent EDI
May 24, 2010
web based solution offers a simple, scaleable and cost-effective way of trading electronically with suppliers and customers.
New Motorola mobile and wireless managed services help maximise performance of Enterprise Mobility solutions
May 24, 2010
Customers can benefit from predictable uptime, lower cost of ownership and faster response and restore times when a fault is detected, as well as asset investment protection.
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.
