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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.
International livestock feed company generates impressive savings with Ortec
Jan 30, 2013
As part of a recent initiative to improve its payment structure for carriers, international livestock feed producers Agrifirm decided to implement Ortec's optimisation software for Vehicle Routing and Dispatch.
Epicor seals the deal with packaging specialist
Jan 30, 2013
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Alexir Packaging Ltd, one of the UK's leading direct food contact contract packers and carton manufacturers, has selected the Epicor AVP packaging enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to drive business growth and improve productivity.
Mis-picks cost businesses nearly £242,000 per year
Jan 30, 2013
According to a study recently conducted by Intermec, Inc, distribution centres are losing an average of nearly £242,000 per year due to mis-picks. With a new year bringing renewed pressure to boost efficiencies and drive costs down, the demands for faultless distribution processes have never been higher.
TomTom and LoJack form strategic alliance to deliver fleet efficiency and protection to more businesses
Jan 30, 2013
TomTom Business Solutions has joined forces with stolen vehicle recovery specialist LoJack to expand the North American distribution network for its fleet management technology.
Representatives of the Netherlands-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce visit Vanderlande Industries
Jan 30, 2013
Representatives of the Netherlands-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (NVCC) visited Vanderlande Industries on 25 January.
Champ Cargosystems' Community expands rapidly
Jan 30, 2013
2012 was a successful year for Champ Cargosystems despite the difficult economic climate around the globe. Over 80 airlines and more than 300 handling facilities operate Champ's core systems in over 180 countries today.
Baylis & Harding implenents BalloonOne hosted Warehouse Management System integrated with NetSuite ERP
Jan 30, 2013
Baylis & Harding, the affordable luxury gift and toiletry company, has implemented a new cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) from BalloonOne.
Handheld launches new version of Algiz XRW rugged notebook with performance improvements
Jan 30, 2013
Handheld Group, the manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones, has announced the launch of the new version of its Algiz XRW rugged notebook.
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.
