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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Euro Plus launches NiceLabel Portal

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Euro Plus has launched NiceLabel Portal, a true Web-based label printing solution that supports centralised online label printing.

7th International Trade Fair and Science Forum for Automatic Identification EURO ID 2011

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From the 5th to the 7th April 2011, EURO ID will connect people, business and technology at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds.

Infor introduces new growth opportunities to 325+ EMEA partners at Annecy Conference

3 Infor introduces new growth opportunities to 325+ EMEA partners at Annecy Conference

Infor introduced many new growth opportunities to more than 325 channel partners from around Europe, Middle East and Africa at its annual EMEA Channel Partner Conference at Hotel L'Imprial Palace in Annecy, France recently.

Preparing for the Recovery: Half-Day Workshop

4 Preparing for the Recovery: Half-Day Workshop

You've cut costs as much as is humanly possible. Now what? How do you position your company to internalise those gains whilst improving operational KPIs in advance of a broader business recovery?

Dixons Retail positioned for success with SAP

5 Dixons Retail positioned for success with SAP

SAP UK & Ireland has announced that Dixons Retail, the specialist electrical retailer, is overhauling its business processes by replacing all of its core systems with SAP.

Wesupply - open for discussion

6 Wesupply - open for discussion

Wesupply has launched a regular and topical Blog on EDI, electronic trading and supply chain management at www.wesupply.com/blog.

hybris positioned as a B2C eCommerce platforms leader by independent research firm

7 hybris positioned as a B2C eCommerce platforms leader by independent research firm

hybris, the multichannel commerce software vendor, has been named as one of the three vendors that lead the pack in the B2C eCommerce platforms market in Forrester Research, Inc.'s latest Wave report on eCommerce entitled "The Forrester Wave: B2C eCommerce Platforms,Q4 2010"

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.

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