Managing the labour requirements for a busy distribution centre is a tough call.
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.
Industrial RFID solutions in plain English
Dec 14, 2010
Holland 1916 has announced its new RFID video, which sets out to explain in "plain English" the value of RFID for Oil & Gas service providers in the areas of asset management, safety compliance, and inspection maintenance.
G&J Greenall links-up with customers through Wesupply
Dec 14, 2010
G&J Greenall has moved to Wesupply's One-Time EDI platform for a fully-managed electronic trading service that allows the real-time exchange of critical business documents with its customer community.
Tommy Hilfiger improves productivity with new Vanderlande order consolidation system
Dec 14, 2010
The Tommy Hilfiger Group, founded in New York, USA in 1985, is one of the world's leading apparel and retail companies.
Torotrak selects Epicor to underpin its business
Dec 14, 2010
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Torotrak has selected the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to integrate with its design and engineering software and replace all other systems in the business.
Huhtamaki turns to Logility to manage complex demand management and inventory planning
Dec 14, 2010
Logility Inc. has announced that Huhtamaki, Inc. has deployed Logility Voyager Solutions to transform the company's forecasting, inventory management and supply chain processes across North American retail, foodservice and consumer goods operations.
Filshill goes live on Optrak's vehicle routing software and sees immediate improvement in transport efficiency
Dec 14, 2010
Optrak Distribution Software has announced that Filshill, the Scottish convenience wholesale distributor, has gone live with the Optrak vehicle routing system.
DLoG hardware gives Umbro a sporting chance
Dec 14, 2010
When Umbro, sponsor and official kit supplier of the England national football team, was purchased by the American sports apparel and footwear giant, Nike, in 2007, a period of investment and improvement at the company's facilities in the UK followed.
Managing the Cost of Change in the DC - White Paper
Dec 14, 2010
Read this White Paper to see how you can implement a Voice solution without the loss of agility.
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.
