Demand Management Inc., the global resource for supply chain management solutions, has announced its new Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) module for its DSX supply chain software that fully integrates sales and operations planning with demand forecasting and requirements planning.
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.
Demand Solutions Offers Fully Integrated Sales & Operations Planning on a Single, Common Platform
Sep 13, 2012
Lord Digby Jones opens new Supply Chain Academy
Sep 13, 2012
UK business got a significant boost after Lord Digby Jones Kt has officially opened the Supply Chain Academy at Upminster, the country's newest educational establishment focusing purely on excellence in global business supply chain management.
SQS brings software quality expertise to the Manufacturing Technology Centre
Sep 13, 2012
SQS Software Quality Systems (AIM: SQS.L), the specialist for software quality, has signed a Tier 3 membership agreement with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a global manufacturing research hub.
UNIT4 positioned by leading analyst as alternative to 'out of touch' high cost big ERP vendors
Sep 13, 2012
UNIT4 Business Software Ltd, the UK division of global business software group UNIT4, has been positioned by Technology Evaluation Centres (TEC) in a recent blog as an alternative for budget-stressed customers currently using the world's largest enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.
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.
