MACS Software, one of the UK's leading international suppliers of Warehouse Management Software, has appointed Piramit Bilgisayar Elektronik as its distributor in Istanbul to supply the buoyant Turkish market.
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.
Caribou Coffee brews up supply chain improvements with Logility Voyager Solutions
Oct 11, 2012
Logility Inc., supplier of collaborative solutions to optimise the supply chain, has announced that Caribou Coffee, the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the US based on the number of coffeehouses, has achieved impressive results with Logility Voyager Solutions.
CBI responds to EC communication on industrial policy
Oct 11, 2012
The CBI has responded to a European Commission communication, 'Industrial Policy Update – A contribution to growth and economic recovery'. Sean McGuire, CBI Brussels Director, said: "The Commission's decision to update its industrial policy, at a time when stimulating growth is so urgently required, is a real step forward. Europe needs an industrial vision for the future, with a strategy that makes the most of its industrial competitive advantages.
Leading industry analyst firm names QuestBack as niche player in 2012 Social CRM Magic Quadrant
Oct 11, 2012
QuestBack, the enterprise feedback management (EFM) and social customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider, has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a Niche player in the 2012 Magic Quadrant for Social CRM, 2012.
Voxware announces general availability of its Cloud-based Voice solution
Oct 11, 2012
Voxware, provider of Voice solutions, has announced the general availability of its Cloud Voice Management Suite (Cloud VMS).
Electrothermal chooses Infor XA for discrete manufacturing process automation
Oct 11, 2012
Electrothermal, manufacturer of laboratory heating and cooling equipment, has invested in a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from Open Business Solutions (OBS).
Paragon software helps Glanbia cut 106,000 km from delivery routes
Oct 11, 2012
Glanbia, the global nutritionals and dairy business group, is cutting 106,000 km a year from its delivery vehicle routes by using Paragon transport optimisation software to plan efficient deliveries.
Barloworld Supply Chain Software confirms UK presence
Oct 11, 2012
Barloworld Supply Chain Software (Barloworld SCS) has clarified its position in the UK market following the recent acquisition of the UK materials handling business Barloworld Handling UK.
KoamTac adds Samsung Galaxy SIII, Apple iPhone 5 and Pantech Vega Racer Smartphone Cases
Oct 11, 2012
Barcode scanner company KoamTac, Inc. has taken another step towards helping companies save money while keeping up with rapidly changing technology with the release of three more smartphone cases made to work with its suite of Bluetooth barcode data and card readers.
Eurotech: 1.2M USD order from WMATA for DuraCOR rugged mobile computer for Rail Asset Management
Oct 11, 2012
Eurotech has announced that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, also known as DC Metro, has selected the Eurotech DuraCOR rugged mobile computer for its Rail Mileage Based Asset Management Project.
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.
