Dixons South East Europe is reaping numerous benefits following the decision to implement Ortec Shortrec at its central distribution warehouse in Greece.
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.
Electronic retail giant Dixons boosts competitive advantage and customer service with Ortec
Jun 09, 2011
ByBox wins prestigious safety award
Jun 09, 2011
ByBox has scooped an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the health and safety performance achieved at its Coventry base from which its delivery model is coordinated.
Keeping wireless moving: Extricom WLAN at Bie & Berntsen
Jun 09, 2011
Bie & Berntsen wanted a system that would provide seamless mobility for warehouse personnel tracking stock, but would also support the data needs of their laboratories.
Resistance is futile - Change Management
Jun 09, 2011
My new automatic Thought-Translator (the TT2000) is brilliant. My wife recently asked me "would you like a cup of tea, darling?" I just typed the sentence into the translator and hit enter. In a split second, the screen displayed what she was really thinking: "I fancy a cup of tea. Make me one."
Warehouse design needs to manage demands of opposing retail strategies
Jun 09, 2011
Two major strategies in modern day retailing make opposing demands on the warehousing process and both need to be considered when designing a distribution centre, says Andy Blair, Sales Manager at Swisslog, the global supplier of logistics solutions.
Asda takes dedicated e-commerce store into operation with the help of Vanderlande
Jun 09, 2011
Asda have seen strong growth in business generated from its on-line shopping operation. In fact, Asda.com achieved record sales in 2010 and expects this to grow further in 2011.
HDS Retail North America wins Microsoft Award for Excellence in implementing retail solution from Ideaca and TXT e-solutions
Jun 09, 2011
HDS Retail North America was one of the first companies in the world to go live with Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail and this award is evidence of the success of the industry solution.
ACDC Lighting Appoints Epicor to Put Growth in the Spotlight
Jun 09, 2011
Epicor Selected to Streamline Operations and Focus Staff on Higher Value Tasks.
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.
