Employees of Endress+Hauser will soon be able to register their working hours in real time on a BlackBerry.
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.
Sage enhances mid-market portfolio with launch of Sage 200 v2011
May 26, 2011
Business software and services provider Sage (UK) has furthered its position in the mid market with the launch of Sage 200 v2011.
Bristol-Myers Squibb marks and controls up to 400 packages per minute with Zetes' Datamatrix solution
May 26, 2011
To help Bristol-Myers Squibb comply with French regulation Zetes designed, produced and installed 25 machines that are now integrated with their packaging lines.
Isotrak joins forces with PTV to supply bespoke system
May 26, 2011
Telematics and transportation software provider, Isotrak, has entered into a new partnership with Geographical Information System (GIS) provider, PTV, to enhance its software capabilities within a telematics solution for large fleet businesses.
Wensleydale secures supply chain benefits with Opera 3
May 26, 2011
Pegasus Software has announced that Wensleydale Dairy Products, producers of the only real Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese in the world, has implemented its Opera 3 accounting and business software solution.
Meachers Global Logistics offer clients more with LocateIT WMS
May 26, 2011
Meachers Global Logistics (formerly Oast Agencies and Meachers Transport) has built an enviable reputation up over 50 years and is regarded as one of the UKs leading independent logistics providers.
The Co-operative picks DeltaWMS warehouse performance system
May 26, 2011
The Co-operative Electrical's 230,000 square foot Electrical warehousing and distribution operation has picked warehouse performance management system DeltaWMS with RF (wireless radio frequency) to support its UK wide distribution service for E-commerce and store network.
Hughenden delivers the right solution for Hallmark Cards
May 26, 2011
James Saunders, Director of Business Planning at Hallmark Cards, spoke to Hugh Williams, Managing Director of Hughenden Consulting, about their Supply Chain planning project.
Pervez Qureshi named as Chief Executive Officer of Epicor
May 26, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has announced Pervez Qureshi as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Riding the Recession Part Two: Technologies Explained & Contrasted
May 26, 2011
In the latter part of 2010, Proteus Software and Belgravium Ltd offered the supply chain sector access to a series of succinct papers on key challenges facing today's professionals.
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.
