Addressing retailers' desire to leverage the power and performance of the latest mobile devices to drive transaction efficiencies, improve operational visibility and in-store customer engagement, Epicor Software Corporation have partnered to provide retailers running heritage Epicor software soluti ons with an innovative and comprehensive suite of mobile retail applications.
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.
Global Bay and Epicor partner to offer comprehensive in-store mobile retail applications suite
Sep 09, 2011
Zetes' new websites allows visitors to easily identify which auto-ID solution fits their needs
Sep 09, 2011
Zetes Industries, provider of supply chain and people identification solutions across EMEA, has announced the launch of its 13 new websites, specifically built to better serve the needs of customers, partners, investors and prospects.
The Sultan Center targets continued growth with Manhattan supply chain platform
Sep 09, 2011
The largest independent retailer in Kuwait, The Sultan Center Food Products Co. KSC, has embarked on phase two of its plan to create a more efficient and agile supply chain, using Manhattan Associates' Scope supply chain solutions platform.
Top food manufacturers control quality and safety with InfinityQS
Sep 09, 2011
InfinityQS International has announced that four out of the top five ranked companies on the 2011 Food Processing's Top 100 list, released in Aug. 2011, are using InfinityQS' ProFicient to reduce production costs and control global quality.
Ortec gears up to implement SAP's Transportation Management software
Sep 09, 2011
Ortec, provider of advanced planning and optimisation solutions, has launched a business unit dedicated to implementing the latest SAP Supply Chain Execution (SCE) applications.
Thomas Armstrong consolidates EDI systems through Wesupply
Sep 09, 2011
Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd. has selected Wesupply to deliver a fully-managed electronic trading service for the real-time exchange of critical business documents with its customers.
Get prepared for Totally Logistics North
Sep 09, 2011
Business leaders seeking to boost the efficiency of their supply chain operations will want to attend the Totally Logistics North show at Doncaster Racecourse on the 28th-29th September 2011 where a series of free seminars are on offer.
Infor announces InForce next-generation social ERP and marketing built on Force.com
Sep 09, 2011
Infor and salesforce.com have announced that Infor will deliver three applications, built on Force.com, salesforce.com's social enterprise platform.
Voice: cutting costs, not trees
Sep 09, 2011
Burlington Drug Company ships pharmaceuticals and convenience store goods to over 1,000 locations spread over eight states.
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.
