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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.
Supply Chain Management: 3 Major Factors that Improve a Healthcare Supply Chain
Jul 21, 2011
Supply chains are usually multifaceted, fragmented and hard to put your arms around. This is especially true in the health care industry.
Manufacturing and construction sectors must continue to build for the future, says PwC, as latest insolvency stats are revealed
Jul 21, 2011
Recent insolvency data from PwC has confirmed that manufacturing and construction have been the hardest hit sectors since 2009 although did fare slightly better in Q2 2011 than Q1.
Savoye signs deal with major French electrical brand
Jul 21, 2011
FagorBrandt, a leading player in household appliances in France, recently implemented the latest version of the Logistics Manager Suite (LMS), from warehouse integrator Savoye.
Tata Steel Long Products Europe selects Broner to provide Integrated scheduling solution for Scunthorpe steel plant and plate mill
Jul 21, 2011
Broner Metals Solutions has announced the start of a major business improvement project, at the Tata Steel Long Products Scunthorpe plant in UK.
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.
