The report is created from the responses of senior IT executives from logistics and transport companies from across the world, giving you exclusive global insight into the strategic importance of IT for your peers and competitors.
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.
Oracle introduces new releases of Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process
Feb 07, 2013
To help organisations of all sizes and types innovate profitably, Oracle has announced new releases of Oracle's Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Oracle's Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Process.
The Largest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Conference Returns for the 12th Year
Feb 07, 2013
The largest conference in the Pharma and Life Science Supply Chain Strategy space has dedicated four days to the LogiPharma conference.
Flying Cargo Express, licensee of FedEx Express in Israel, enters new contract with ByBox
Feb 07, 2013
Flying Cargo Express, a licensee of FedEx Express, has entered into a ground-breaking new contract with ByBox; a locker-based solutions company, which will seek to revolutionise delivery in Israel.
Mutual Drug selects Epicor Trading Partner Document Exchange
Feb 07, 2013
Epicor Software Corporation, the business software solutions provider for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced that North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company has selected Epicor Trading Partner Document Exchange (TDX) as its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) application.
Quintiq hires Jeffrey Vail as Chief Marketing Officer
Feb 07, 2013
Quintiq, the supply chain planning and optimisation software provider, has announced that experienced software marketing executive Jeffrey Vail has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the company.
Zebra goes the extra mile addressing the manufacturing & logistics industry's needs
Feb 07, 2013
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited has announced the availability of 802.11n wireless LAN capability on both the QLn220 and QLn320 mobile label printers.
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.
