Eurotech, the supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, has announced the launch of the Everyware Cloud 2.0 platform providing a foundation to deliver and manage M2M data within the business enterprise. The Everyware Cloud offers proven cloud, M2M and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enable clients in the transportation, logistics, and industrial markets to reach their business goals.
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.
Eurotech simplifies the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting devices and managing data with Everyware Cloud 2.0
Jun 06, 2012
VoiteQ is awarded Partner of the Year by Vocollect
Jun 06, 2012
VoiteQ, the supplier of Voice-directed work solutions, was awarded Partner of the Year during Vocollect's European Partner Conference in Dublin recently. The company won the accolade for its continued high growth performance supported by the company's strong strategic partnerships, certification and technical capability, as well as for taking Voice into new markets and applications across the warehouse.
Zetes Visidot helps Saulais cut shipment verification time from 7 to 2 minutes
Jun 06, 2012
Saulais, the French plant seedlings producer, has expanded its use of Zetes' Visidot verification system. Saulais saw significant process improvements after implementing Visidot, which was initially installed in 2008 to improve shipment verification and now achieves 100% accuracy levels on customer order deliveries, with shipments checked in record time.
Microscan presents three-part webinar series on Machine Vision Basics
Jun 06, 2012
Microscan has announced that its Machine Vision Product Manager, Dr. Jonathan Ludlow, will present an educational webinar on the 'Definition & Applications of Machine Vision', part one of a three-part Introduction to Machine Vision Webinar Series hosted by Microscan for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) audience.
Savvy UK Manufacturing Plc outsmarts the recession, PwC report shows
Jun 06, 2012
Britain's UK manufacturing industry is outsmarting the recession and the stock market, according to a new report by PwC.
Fleet software provider partners with Van Excellence campaign to promote best practice
Jun 06, 2012
Fleet, leasing and rental management software supplier, Jaama, has become one of the first organisation's to partner the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence scheme.
Why tap and go isn't taking off; the limitations of NFC
Jun 06, 2012
By Keith Brown, Managing Director, paythru. It's impossible to deny the surge of interest in m-commerce, which is set to intensify over the coming months. ABI Research predicts that the worldwide mobile shopping market will grow to US$119 billion by 2015, but how will retailers implement the right technology to enable mobile payments?
Apollo Fire Detectors gain maximum efficiencies with introduction of upgraded and streamlined supply chain process
Jun 06, 2012
One of the world's largest manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is a UK based manufacturing business offering leading-edge product design and development.
Epicor announces agreement to acquire assets of Cogita Holdings
Jun 06, 2012
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the operating assets and intellectual property of New Zealand-based partner Cogita Holdings Ltd.
Infor to increase UK Channel partners by more than a third
Jun 06, 2012
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced plans to boost UK membership of channel partners in the Infor Partner Network (IPN) by more than a third.
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.
