Sandpiper Corporation Ltd has won a key contract to supply Chris Hayter (Transport) Ltd (CHT) with a mobile computing solution for its new customer web portal "Hubs System" to increase product traceability throughout its three main sites, maximise efficiency and improve customer service.
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.
Sandpiper Corporation helps Chris Hayter stay ahead of its competitors with its new web booking system
Feb 01, 2012
Lindt & Sprungli France make safe and improve its planning and its scheduling with n.SKEP of DynaSys and Preactor
Feb 01, 2012
DynaSys have signed a new contract with Lindt & Sprngli France, manufacturer of chocolate products.
Totally Logistics North proves a winner
Feb 01, 2012
Totally Logistics North, recently launched at Doncaster Racecourse on 28-29th September 2011, set out to redefine the logistics exhibition experience.
Dematic sets its sights on the future-oriented technology of Cloud Computing
Feb 01, 2012
Solutions provider Dematic is pledging its support for the Fraunhofer IML "Cloud Computing for Logistics" innovation cluster.
Lean Principles are Easy to Master using Kiva Automation
Feb 01, 2012
Are operational accuracy, flexibility, and productivity important to you? They are for international medical device vendor, DJO, Inc. who needed a better way to pick, pack and ship customer orders. Then, their order processing throughput improved by 40% the day they started using Kiva.View the case study DJO Kaizen and Kiva.
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.
