Infor, provider of business software for mid-market customers, has announced what it describes as a new breed of business application, Infor Express.
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.
UK manufacturing sector loses 300 million* a year by failing to manage its business-critical systems
Sep 15, 2010
CA Technologies has announced the results of an independent report revealing that manufacturing organisations in the UK are each losing 64,000** in revenue per year from the time taken to recover from IT downtime.
Preactor selects Flexera software to increase customer satisfaction
Sep 15, 2010
Flexera Software has announced that planning and scheduling software solutions provider Preactor International has chosen FlexNet Publisher and FlexNet Operations to implement a more customer friendly entitlement management and compliance solution.
Frost & Sullivan Growth Leadership Award presented to Octo Telematics S.p.A.
Sep 15, 2010
The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Europe Growth Leadership Award in Telematics enabled Usage Based Insurance (UBI) has been presented to Octo Telematics S.p.A. (Octo).
Prepare for lift off at RedShift International with RedPrairie
Sep 15, 2010
Productivity solutions provider RedPrairie is holding its annual UK user conference, RedShift International 2010, on October 14th at the Leicester Marriott.
The benefits of voice to avoid out of stocks
Sep 15, 2010
A great deal is written in the trade media about the benefits of voice technology to improve productivity and accuracy, and how quickly the investment pays for itself in reduced operational costs.
CEVA Logistics standardises on SuccessFactors to drive business execution and improve operational performance
Sep 15, 2010
SuccessFactors has announced that CEVA Logistics has deployed SuccessFactors Performance Management and Goal Management to over 4,000 employees, Succession Management to more than 2,000 employees, and 360 Degree Reviews to its management group across the globe to drive business execution.
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.