Oracle has announced the results of its "From Overload to Impact: An Industry Scorecard on Big Data Business Challenges" report, which surveyed 333 C-level executives from US and Canadian executives from retail and 10 other industries to determine the pain points they face regarding managing the deluge of data coming into their organisations and how well they are using that information to drive profit and growth.
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.
Datamax-O'Neil introduces E-Class Mark III 'Professional Plus' barcode printer
Aug 01, 2012
Datamax-O'Neil, provider of industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, has announced the availability of its newest E-Class Mark III printer model, the Professional Plus (Pro+).
Syncron puts value-based pricing on the agenda for service parts revenue growth
Aug 01, 2012
Syncron International AB – Syncron, provider of supply chain and price optimization software solutions, was host to some of Europe's leading manufacturers recently at two industry seminars held in France and Germany.
Research report findings demonstrate RFID can be instrumental as ePedigree laws are enacted
Aug 01, 2012
Intelleflex, provider of on-demand data visibility solutions for supply chains and asset tracking, supports the findings of a study published by the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) that RFID technology is both safe and suitable for use in the presence of biologics.
Datalogic's new Gryphon GFS4400 scan module: a lot of power in a small package
Aug 01, 2012
Datalogic ADC, the Automatic Data Capture solutions provider, harnesses all the power of the Gryphon imager in its new Gryphon GFS4400 scan module.
Ortec solution awarded for Innovation
Aug 01, 2012
Ortec announces that its partner RediRack, the UK supplier of pallet racking, has won the UKWA 'Technology and Innovation' Award at the UKWA (The United Kingdom Warehousing Association) luncheon ceremony in London.
Fendt tractors are latest manufacturer to adopt Ubisense location solution
Aug 01, 2012
Fendt tractors, a brand of the AGCO group (with over 20 Manufacturing plants worldwide) have adopted a production installation of the Ubisense Location based Manufacturing suite to streamline its Manufacturing facility in Marktoberdorf in Germany.
Clydebuilt half-year review
Aug 01, 2012
With the first half of the year completed, Clydebuilt has announced that comparing like-for-like sales over the same period last year, revenue has increased by 35%.
Global Liquor Concepts t/a Drinks Direct, drinks to success with Sanderson
Aug 01, 2012
Sanderson has implemented its system at delivered wholesaler, Global Liquor Concepts. The system supports and manages operations at the newly launched Global Liquor Concepts business.
Navigating the price maze: Smart Ffreight cost calculation
Aug 01, 2012
How businesses can use smart software to better manage freight costs and what they need to look for when choosing such a solution - that's the topic of a new white paper from software developer AEB.
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.
