Ortec has announced its participation in the recently formed Future Logistics Living Lab.
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.
Witron realises another OPM project for Edeka
Aug 04, 2011
At the beginning of July 2011, the German trading company Edeka Handelsgesellschaft Sdbayern mbH entrusted the general contractor Witron Logistik + Informatik from Parkstein with the planning and realisation of a new distribution centre for dry goods in Landsberg am Lech (Bavaria).
Preactor Global Conference "the best ever"
Aug 04, 2011
Preactor International, the specialist planning and scheduling software company, recently celebrated what it described as "the best ever" global partner conference.
Epicor honoured at international business awards
Aug 04, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Epicor and its next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution have earned distinguished honouuree medals for Computer Software Company of the Year and Best New Computer Software Product or Service of the Year in The 2011 International Business Awards.
Registration is now open for JDA & Logis 12th European Metals Day 2011
Aug 04, 2011
This annual Supply Chain Conference hosts supply chain experts from the Metals Industry all under one roof. The event is planned in connection with JDA FocusConnect which is Europe's largest supply chain conference that takes place from Oct 25-27 in the same venue.
Gourmet restaurant group Tristan chooses RFID solution for wine cellar management powered by Traza and Nordic ID
Aug 04, 2011
Tristan operates an internationally famous group of gourmet restaurants with an extensive wine cellar. The immense inventories stored in three warehouses were becoming a logistical challenge to properly manage.
VoiteQ invests in Chicago office
Aug 04, 2011
VoiteQ has invested in a Chicago office as a USA base to support new and existing customers in the North American market.
LXE targets Ports applications with new addition to its Thor family of vehicle-mount computers
Aug 04, 2011
Rugged mobile computer brand LXE has announced a 12 key version of the LXE Thor vehicle-mount computer, targeting all Intermodal operations.
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.
