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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.
Engineering the future
Dec 05, 2012
Global provider of automated warehouse solutions, Swisslog, is aiming for a more sustainable future with its new apprentice scheme, offering young people the chance to develop key business skills and build-long term careers within the materials handling industry.
Renault selects GT Nexus and moves export supply chain into the Cloud
Dec 05, 2012
GT Nexus it has been selected by Renault SA to provide the European automotive company with a Cloud supply chain platform that will support the company's growing expansion into international markets.
Infor acquires Orbis Global
Dec 05, 2012
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced the acquisition of Orbis Global, provider of SaaS-based marketing resource management (MRM) software to large and mid-market companies.
Preactor confirms arrival in Spain and organises events to present Planning & Scheduling solutions to industrial and software companies
Dec 05, 2012
Preactor has announced the launch of a series of webinars dedicated to the Spanish market. Companies who are not yet equipped with an APS solution and who want to remain competitive still have time to register for the webinars.
JSW Steel selects Broner Metals Solutions for MES and Advanced Planning and Scheduling project at Vijyanagar plant
Dec 05, 2012
Broner Metals Solutions has been selected by JSW Steel Ltd to implement a world-class Production Planning and Scheduling solution together with Broner's MES solution, for the JSW Vijaynagar Integrated steel complex, India
Retail Business Technology Expo strengthens executive team with the appointment of Richard Mader
Dec 05, 2012
Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE) has boosted its international reach and retail credentials with the appointment of Richard Mader to its executive team.
Sato opens office in Vietnam
Dec 05, 2012
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has announced the official opening of its sales office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Major Express awards Vanderlande Industries first Parcel & Postal project in Russia
Dec 05, 2012
After reaching agreement at Post-Expo 2012 in Brussels, Vanderlande Industries and Major Express of Moscow have now signed the contract for an automated parcel sorting system.
Intermec aids the modernisation of Coop retail outlets
Dec 05, 2012
The Swiss Coop Group is supporting location management for its retail outlets with the aid of the CN50 mobile computer from Intermec. The national roll-out of almost 1500 devices has taken place with superb support from Zetes autoID Systeme AG.
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.
