After working very closely together for many years, Vanderlande Industries and Beewen have agreed on a take-over of Beewen by Vanderlande.
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.
White Arrow Logistics selects Amethyst Systems for Warehousing IT Solution
Dec 19, 2011
Contract warehousing specialist White Arrow Logistics has chosen South West-based software developers Amethyst Systems to provide the IT system for a new warehouse management solution for one of the largest food retailers and manufacturers in the UK.
DFDS Logistics implements advanced WMS at Larkhall
Dec 19, 2011
A high volume transhipment facility operated by DFDS Logistics at their Larkhall facility near Glasgow has begun implementation of the Empirica WMS from Chess Logistics Technology.
Yodel clients streamline processes with NetDespatch shipping application
Dec 19, 2011
NetDespatch is helping Yodel, the UK parcel delivery company, to offer advanced on-line shipping solutions to its clients.
Skillweb introduces tracking enhancement for returns
Dec 19, 2011
Skillweb has extended its end-to-end parcel tracking system to enable couriers and parcel delivery drivers to handle ad hoc returns on behalf of online and catalogue retail customers.
Sunwin Services Group benefits from ByBox
Dec 19, 2011
365 days a year = 8,760 hours = 525,600 minutes = 31,536,000 seconds.. ByBox, the field solutions specialist claims to be the only company in the logistics sector in which every business unit works every single one of these seconds.
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.
