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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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New Tablet PC for mobile point of sale applications from X2 Computing

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X2 Computing, UK provider of mobile computing solutions, has announced the X2372 a new ruggedised tablet PC.

Intermec showcases portfolio at this year's Post Expo 2011

2 Intermec showcases portfolio at this year's Post Expo 2011

Intermec, provider of rugged mobile business solutions, is currently presenting its transformational business solution portfolio at this year's Post Expo 2011.

Preactor announces another strategic European partnership

3 Preactor announces another strategic European partnership

The Preactor Group, provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions for over 18 years, has announced details of a strategic partnership with Swedish technology consultancy PlantVision.

Kuehne + Nagel facilitates growth with Ortec

4 Kuehne + Nagel facilitates growth with Ortec

Logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel has decided to implement Ortec's advanced vehicle routing and dispatch solution Ortec Transport & Distribution (Ortec TD).

Produce World consolidates legacy EDI systems through Wesupply

5 Produce World consolidates legacy EDI systems through Wesupply

Produce World Ltd has selected Wesupply's OneTime EDI solution to deliver a fully-managed electronic trading service for the real-time exchange of critical business documents with its customers.

Eagle Scheduling Board well received at Service Management Expo

6 Eagle Scheduling Board well received at Service Management Expo

Exel Computer Systems, UK author of integrated business solutions, has announced it was very encouraged by the positive response to its Eagle Scheduling Board at the Service Management Expo.

Isotrak provides Burdens with telematics system

7 Isotrak provides Burdens with telematics system

Burdens Ltd. has entered into a contract with telematics and integration specialists Isotrak to install their Active Transport Management System (ATMS).

Torex achieves Microsoft Gold Competency for enterprise resource planning

8 Torex achieves Microsoft Gold Competency for enterprise resource planning

Torex has achieved the newly introduced Gold Competency for Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP).

JLT extends its rugged computer warranty to three years

9 JLT extends its rugged computer warranty to three years

JLT Mobile Computers is extending its warranty from one to three years on all its products. The company reports that the extended warranty is the next step in its ongoing commitment to quality.

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.

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