Apptricity, provider of the Jetstream suite of supply chain, e-procurement and financial productivity solutions, has announced that the Ultra Group of Companies has selected Apptricity to automate asset tracking and boost efficiency in its service fleet.
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.
Sato launches new cost-effective high-speed printer for transport and logistics industry
Feb 06, 2013
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has launched a new series of cost-effective printers, the GZ series.
Access to showcase latest integrated ERP suite at IMHX
Feb 06, 2013
Access Group (Access), the mid-market manufacturing and warehouse software provider, is to showcase its latest fully-integrated ERP suite at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), NEC Birmingham from 19 – 22 March 2013 on stand 18P20.
Supply Chain & Transportation USA to co-locate with Modex 2014
Feb 06, 2013
MHI and Reed Exhibitions (RX) has announced that Modex and Supply Chain & Transportation USA will co-locate in 2014. Both exhibitions will be held 17-20 March at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center.
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.
