A series of seminars organised by The Shippers' Voice at Multimodal 2011 will tackle the problem of keeping ahead of new trends and developments in the industry without getting overwhelmed by too much information.
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.
New Infor Sales & Operations Planning solution helps companies profit through periods of intense demand variability
Feb 22, 2011
Infor has announced the general availability of Infor Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) version 1.0.
Goldsteig expands and optimises warehouse logistics with Witron
Feb 22, 2011
Goldsteig Ksereien Bayerwald GmbH, headquartered in Cham in the Upper Palatinate, Germany, is one of Europe's main manufacturers of hard, semi-hard and soft cheeses as well as mozzarella.
IQA Group selects FleetMatics GPS to improve customer service
Feb 22, 2011
IQA Group has selected FleetMatics' GPS tracking to effectively develop better customer service practices.
Logistex gains independence with successful management buyout
Feb 22, 2011
International automated logistics systems supplier Logistex has completed a management buyout agreement with owners Melrose PLC.
K3 launches new SaaS solution to quench thirst for pay as you use ERP
Feb 22, 2011
Manchester-based K3 Business Technology Group (K3) has responded to the growing interest in on-demand Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
French leader in specialised distribution deploys Ortec's route optimisation solution
Feb 22, 2011
Geodis Euromatic has selected Ortec's Vehicle Routing and Dispatch solution to plan and optimise its delivery routes.
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.
