Epicor Software Corporation has announced that ELE Advanced Technologies has selected the Epicor 9 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.
Radius Systems implements Syspro with DataRapt to clear the information pipeline
Mar 03, 2011
Leading plastic pipe systems manufacturer and services supplier Radius Systems has begun a project to implement an advanced computer system for its multisite operations.
Cash to cash cycle
Mar 03, 2011
Here is a little exercise to help you take Supply Chain decisions. First, think about your company and imagine that your personal money is involved.
Aston Martin Racing selects PTC Creo Elements/Pro And Windchill to develop next-generation vehicles
Mar 03, 2011
PTC has announced that in an extensive benchmark process Aston Martin Racing has selected and implemented Creo Elements/Pro for the 3D CAD design of its racing vehicles and Windchill for product lifecycle management (PLM) in its race car division.
IEEE RFID 2011 to co-locate with RFID Journal LIVE!
Mar 03, 2011
RFID Journal has announced that the IEEE Technical Committee on RFID (CRFID) will hold its fifth annual RFID event in conjunction with RFID Journal LIVE! 2011, being held on Apr. 12-14, 2011, at the Orange County Convention Centre, in Orlando, Florida.
UK manufacturing maintained strong start to 2011, resulting in further survey record job creation
Mar 03, 2011
Rob Dobson, Senior Economist at Markit and author of the Markit/CIPS Manufacturing PMI, commented: "The UK manufacturing sector maintained its strong start to the year in February.
Nexcom's 7" industrial grade LCD Monitor a 'bright' solution for in-vehicle computing
Mar 03, 2011
VMD 1000 is a 7" in-vehicle display which incorporates an automatic screen brightness adjustment feature.
'Green' your supply chain over free breakfast
Mar 03, 2011
East Midlands businesses are being invited to attend a free breakfast at Leicester's Highpoint Conference Centre on Friday 18 March 2011, to learn more about resource efficient design and to access support in improving sustainability issues in the manufacturing and retail development supply chains.
Columbus IT and Aberdeen Group launch benchmarking tool to help discrete manufacturers improve operational efficiencies
Mar 03, 2011
Columbus IT has partnered with research firm Aberdeen Group to develop an online tool to help manufacturers highlight the areas of their business where they can drive the greatest operational efficiencies.
New customer wins signal significant market growth for Sage ERP X3 in the UK
Mar 03, 2011
In recognition of the significant commercial opportunities the new suite offers, seven of Sage's leading business partners have committed to support Sage ERP X3 since its launch in January 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.
