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.
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.
QAD launches latest release of QAD Enterprise Applications
Oct 06, 2011
QAD Inc has announced general availability of QAD Enterprise Applications 2011.1 Enterprise Edition (QAD 2011.1 EE), the latest release of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite.
Fortec Distribution Network appoints new Network Director
Oct 06, 2011
A man with more than 30 years experience in the transport industry has been appointed Network Director of the Fortec Distribution Network.
Epicor Carbon Connect helps businesses reach sustainability goals
Oct 06, 2011
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that two Epicor customers, HARBEC Inc. and Elstat Group, have selected Epicor's carbon accounting solution, Epicor Carbon Connect, to aid in their efforts to better track, manage and reduce their overall carbon footprint.
Survey findings highlight revival of the freight forwarding market
Oct 06, 2011
Air, road and sea freight volumes have continued to rise this year despite the logistics industry entering a post-downturn phase in 2010, according to a recent survey conducted by Transport Intelligence (TI) and Kewill.
GSSI achieves 93% on-time delivery with Infor ERP Visual
Oct 06, 2011
Infor has announced that Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. increased its on-time delivery performance level from 60 per cent to an average of 93 per cent with Infor ERP Visual's EasyLEAN module.
FleetGenie launches all-in-one telematics, mobile data and routing solution
Oct 06, 2011
FleetGenie a new mobile data and fleet control system incorporating vehicle tracking, route optimisation and mobile device management, has been launched.
Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps identify $1 billion saving for Egyptian Government
Oct 06, 2011
Barloworld Supply Chain Software's CAST product has reportedly helped identify a supply chain saving of $1 billion USD for the Government of Egypt, which is the biggest ever saving recorded in a Barloworld SCS project.
Isotrak partnership with MyMobileWorkers.com
Oct 06, 2011
Recently launched mobile technology business MyMobileWorkers.com recently announced a partnership with Isotrak, the vehicle tracking solutions provider.
Poor foreign language skills cost small businesses billions, warns Forum of Private Business
Oct 06, 2011
The Forum of Private Business is responding to evidence showing that poor foreign language skills cost British businesses 21 billion per year by launching a new language service for SMEs in conjunction with Peak Translations.
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.
