Axxom Software AG for its staff planning tasks at its Villingen-Schwenningen depot.
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.
Tata Steel satisfies SharePoint backup and restore SLAs with DocAve
Aug 11, 2011
Tata Steel is a top 10 global steel maker and the world's second most geographically diversified steel producer.
The riots' effect on the supply chain
Aug 11, 2011
The worst night of civil disorder in living memory has again highlighted the impact that a catastrophic loss of stock can have on business profitability. Unless stock can be replenished and shops can reopen quickly, customers buying habits and preferences can rapidly change.
Channel Island Co-operative Society to expand Voice picking operation
Aug 11, 2011
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Ltd (CICS) operates at the forefront of one of the most dynamic and progressive retail societies in the British Isles.
Savoye develops warehouse solution for P&G
Aug 11, 2011
Savoye has won a contract to develop an automated order preparation solution for Procter and Gamble's distribution centre in Bournemouth.
Cruel to be kind why manufacturers need to tighten up their appraisal procedures
Aug 11, 2011
At the UK Manufacturing Summit 2011 the shared view was that it was people issues, which would be the cornerstone of the rebuilding of UK manufacturing.
Transair takes off with Sanderson
Aug 11, 2011
Sanderson, the publicly owned supplier of multi-channel retail software solutions, has recently implemented their Elucid solution at Transair, supplier of pilot flight equipment and aviation accessories in Europe.
IDBLUE unveils RFID starter kit for smartphones and tablets
Aug 11, 2011
IDBLUE, provider of ultra-mobile RFID (radio frequency identification) readers for smartphones and tablets, has introduced its RFID starter kit for mobile RFID solutions in the cloud.
Project auto-gration: Infor helps SMEs to get started with digital supply chains
Aug 11, 2011
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced that the company will support auto-gration, an initiative designed to integrate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the digital supply chain.
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.
