Barcoding, Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Lucas Systems, Inc., to offer Jennifer VoicePlus voice picking solutions for the warehouse.
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.
Barcoding, Inc. and Lucas Systems team up to deliver next-generation Voice picking solutions for the warehouse
Aug 25, 2011
Manufacturing orders and output expectations holding up
Aug 25, 2011
UK manufacturers are reporting healthy order books and expectations for output growth are above their long-run average, reports the CBI.
Deltion launches CarrierNet Logistics Control Tower service
Aug 25, 2011
The need for smarter logistics solutions, which provide extended supply chain partners with the real-time information required to meet today's business demands, has been apparent for many years.
Zetes RFID solution helps manage more than 150,000 visitors at Belgium's F1Grand Prix
Aug 25, 2011
from August 26-28. Organiser Spa-Grand Prix plans to sell at least 150,000 admission tickets.
Maxima named to the 2011 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club & Inner Circle
Aug 25, 2011
Maxima, the IT business systems and managed services company, has been named to the 2011 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club, a group that represents the top 5 per cent of Microsoft Dynamics partners worldwide.
Epicor announces Cloud Computing solution for distributors
Aug 25, 2011
Corporation has unveiled Epicor Distribution Express Edition (Epicor Express), the on-demand version of its award-winning, next-generation Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
Ortec team awarded second place in AIMMS/MOPTA optimization modeling competition
Aug 25, 2011
The final stage of the AIMMS modelling competition reached its conclusion at the 2011 MOPTA conference and the Ortec team, from Gouda in the Netherlands, was awarded second place.
Honeywell completes acquisition of EMS Technologies
Aug 25, 2011
Honeywell has completed its acquisition of EMS Technologies, Inc., for approximately $491 million.
Barloworld SCS secures forecast accuracy for The Royal Mint
Aug 25, 2011
Royal Mint has secured its forecast accuracy and enhanced customer service, with the deployment of Optimiza Demand Planner software from Barloworld Supply Chain Software.
CSI launches new AffordableERP website specifically for midmarket companies
Aug 25, 2011
CSI has launched AffordableERP, a new website that provides a wealth of information to help midmarket organisations prepare and plan for possibly its biggest investment.
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.
