Savoye, the logistics division of Groupe Legris Industries, will be unveiling the latest evolution of its Picking Tray System (PTS) at this year's IMHX exhibition (NEC Birmingham 19-22 March, 2013).
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.
20% of Pedigree Wholesale orders now use Accord Web Ordering
Mar 14, 2013
Pet products wholesaler, Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, reports that more than a fifth of its orders have moved online since it implemented BCP's Accord Web Ordering system to offer customers more flexibility in ordering, increase loyalty and reduce the costs associated with handling orders.
Preactor and Tangerine partner to bring scheduling solutions to North American businesses
Mar 14, 2013
Planning and scheduling software provider, Preactor Group, has teamed up with ERP solutions provider Tangerine Software to give businesses across North America a superior planning capability.
Manufacturing sector accuses IT vendors of too much hype and jargon
Mar 14, 2013
A survey commissioned by managed data service provider, Six Degrees Group, has found that there is a growing sense of discontent among both IT and business decision makers within the manufacturing sector, in relation to how technology service companies are promoting and selling cloud services.
Infor ION becomes Infor's top-selling and fastest growing product
Mar 14, 2013
Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, has announced strong momentum for Infor ION technology.
Leon Dedousis joins MACS Software to expand software development team
Mar 14, 2013
MACS Software, the UK supplier of warehouse management software, has appointed Leon Dedousis as a Software Development Engineer.
Indigo WMS launches specifically for IBM i, AS/400 & iSeries Platforms
Mar 14, 2013
Indigo Software, provider of warehouse management systems for over 20 years, will be launching its latest product 'Indigo WMS for IBM i' at the IMHX exhibition at Birmingham's NEC between 19th – 22nd March.
AMADA uses AEB's software suite ASSIST4 to enhance quality of service and supply chain efficiency
Mar 14, 2013
AMADA GmbH, the German subsidiary of a global manufacturer of machines, tools and equipment for sheet metal fabrication, now manages its entire supply chain with AEB's software suite ASSIST4.
Crane Pump & Systems deploys LogiXML to improve manufacturing systems and processes
Mar 14, 2013
LogiXML has announced that Crane Pumps & Systems (CP&S) used Logi Info to provide integrated analytics to their operations and finance departments, streamlining the company's inventory management processes, reducing its IT burden, and improving its competitiveness in the market.
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.
