I J McGill selects Belgravium's real time mobile computing solution. Utilising the 'Rugged by Design' Monaco 7100 Truck Mounted Terminals, the solution is set to secure many tangible benefits that will provide a real time audit trail across their Bristol warehouse operation.
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.
Freight One Scandinavia selects Epicor to support business growth
May 19, 2011
Freight One Scandinavia has selected Epicor's next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to support its Finnish operations.
Norbert Dentressangle goes sustainable with Isotrak
May 19, 2011
Expanding supply chain specialist Norbert Dentressangle has selected Isotrak to provide a state-of-the-art telematics system to deliver an improved greener performance and more effectively manage fleet costs.
Voxware releases Version 4.1 of popular Voxware 3 software product
May 19, 2011
Voxware, supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, has announced the release of version 4.1 of the Voxware 3 software product suite.
Jellycat benefits from fast return on Balloon One WMS integration
May 19, 2011
Luxury soft toy company Jellycat is benefiting from seamless integration between its SAP business software and its Accellos warehouse management system (WMS) from Balloon One.
Quartix vehicle tracking cuts fuel costs for Toilets+
May 19, 2011
Quartix has equipped one of the UK's major portable toilets providers with online vehicle tracking.
DataMan500 advanced 1D and 2D code reading for factory automation
May 19, 2011
Supercharged ID: The high performance, fixed-mount barcode reader, DataMan 500 from Cognex Corporation, is now available for factory automation applications. DataMan 500 is the first ID reader to be powered by a proprietary vision chip, called Cognex VSoC.
Gerdau selects Broner for enterprise-wide, multi-plant supply chain planning & scheduling project
May 19, 2011
Broner Metals Solutions has been selected by Gerdau Group, to provide an enterprise-wide, multi-plant, supply chain planning & scheduling capability for the four steel plants of Gerdau Aos Especiais Brasil (Gerdau AEB).
Kewill launches partnership with Ragged Edge
May 19, 2011
Kewill, provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, has signed an agreement with Grimsby-based Ragged Edge Consulting, the shipping and freight industry consultancy, to become an accredited Kewill Referral partner.
Early S&OP the lessons
May 19, 2011
Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others? John Pulling, Infor, considers the learnings of early sales and operations planning.
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.
