When CPL Aromas, an international fragrance manufacturer, decided to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, they recognised a need to provide some concise familiarisation training to enable their key users to confidently understand the system's navigation, capabilities and processes. CPL turned to Optimum, the specialist training consultancy, to deliver an introductory course to AX 2012 before the system build would be finalised.
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.
CRM vs Vertical Marketing Solutions – which one is right for you?
Apr 22, 2012
By Andrew Hayward, Managing Director of m-hance. When I talk to our customers about the need to manage their stakeholders, whoever they may be, many still believe that a traditional vertical point specific solution best fits their needs. I think that as a result many organisations are missing a trick - and potential revenues.
TomTom Business Solutions helps Towergate reduce fleet insurance premiums
Apr 22, 2012
TomTom and Towergate have joined forces to reduce road risk and lower fleet insurance premiums for businesses as part of Towergate's Fleetcare+ product. Towergate Fleetcare+ provides expert support and consultancy to help businesses use telematics data to reduce risk.
Epicor eMarketing and eSurveys business tools now available on SaaS platform
Apr 22, 2012
Epicor Software Corporation, the business software solutions provider for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced its Epicor eMarketing and eSurveys tools are now available as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, providing customers a flexible deployment and licensing model as businesses continue to embrace the cloud.
Infor names Stephan Scholl President
Apr 22, 2012
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced Stephan Scholl has been named President of the company, reporting to CEO Charles Phillips.
Pulleyn Transport invests in 3PL customer service with DeltaWMS warehouse performance system
Apr 22, 2012
Reading-based Pulleyn Transport, a 42,000 square foot, temperature-controlled warehousing operation specialising in the storage and transportation of frozen and chilled goods plus pharmaceutical and other products has installed warehouse performance system 'DeltaWMS' with RF scanning to enhance its 3PL offering for the company's 40+ customers.
Carbonostics 'democratising product lifecycle assessment for food sector'
Apr 22, 2012
Carbonostics, the online product lifecycle assessment (pLCA) application for the food sector, participated in the latest report from independent analyst firm Verdantix, European Product LCA Market Forecast 2011-2015, published in March.
Maple Lake launches new 'out-of-the box' merchandise planning solution for faster IT implementations for retailers
Apr 22, 2012
Maple Lake, the retail software vendor that helps plan best-selling ranges for the likes of the Arcadia Group, Ted Baker, ASoS, adidas Group and Levi Strauss, has just released an 'out-of-the-box', pre-configured version of its QuickAssortment merchandise planning solution.
RFID chipmakers align on industry-wide serialisation schema
Apr 22, 2012
Alien Technology, the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) products and services provider, has announced industry alignment on a chip-based serialisation schema, termed MCS (Multi-Vendor Chip-Based Serialisation), to facilitate serialisation for brand-owners using passive RFID tags for item level tagging.
Kewill takes flight as consortium leader for e-freight@Singapore
Apr 22, 2012
Kewill has been selected, by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), as one of the three consortia to develop Infocomm Technology (ICT) solutions to manage paperless airfreight processes in Singapore, as part of the e-freight@Singapore programme.
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.
