Rutland Plastics will be implementing Epicors next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
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.
Rutland Plastics chooses Epicor to integrate next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution
May 31, 2010
TXT e-solutions pulls ahead and rates Positive in MarketScope Report
May 31, 2010
TXT e-solutions TXTPERFORM2008 Supply Chain Management suite received a "Positive" rating in Gartner's "MarketScope for Sales & Operations Planning, 2009."
Exports drive UK manufacturing improvement, but pricing pressures remain CBI
May 31, 2010
Foreign demand for UK manufactured goods has strengthened further, with export order books above par for the first time in over two years, although overall demand is still lagging, the CBI has commented.
Lacoste licensee Devanlay selects Manhattan Associates to optimise supply chain performance and enhance service levels
May 31, 2010
Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that Devanlay Group has selected multiple components from the Manhattan SCOPE supply chain solutions suite.
ASD Lighting selects Belgraviums Real-Time Mobile Computing solution
May 31, 2010
ASD Lighting has selected Belgraviums Real-Time Mobile Computing solution.
Poznan Municipal Transport Company to improve efficiency and profitability with IFS Applications
May 31, 2010
IFS Poland and system integrator Sygnity S. A. have signed a contract with Poznan Municipal Transport Company Ltd for the implementation of IFS Applications.
RedPrairie acquires leading on-demand warehouse management (WMS) provider, SmartTurn
May 31, 2010
RedPrairie Corporation has announced that it has completed the acquisition of SmartTurn, the leading on-demand inventory and WMS provider.
Intermec CN50 Receives Upgrade and Expands to EDGE Networks
May 31, 2010
Intermec Technologies has made enhancements to its most advanced rugged mobile computer, the CN50. The improvements double the computers memory and provide expanded scanning options to give customers more choice when configuring the high performance voice and data communication solution.
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.
