Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Matt Parker, head of market development, Zebra Technologies Europe, about how a number of current and bourgeoning technologies provide Western manufacturers with a golden opportunity to return to their former glory days.
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.
PTV Group wins 2013 Logistics Innovation Award
Apr 18, 2013
At this year's SITL show in Paris, PTV Group received the 13th Innovation Award in the category "The Best Innovation Product" for its cutting-edge product development in the field of road toll and French Ecotax.
Flextronics to debut at Multimodal 2013
Apr 18, 2013
Flextronics Global Services and Software's four UK and Ireland-based sites will come together next week as the company makes its Multimodal debut.
Retailers should watch out as ex-fraudster dubs new MI5 Web Portal System 'too easy'
Apr 18, 2013
The BBC has announced the imminent launch of a new 'secure facebook' initiative that could help retailers save millions of pounds each year by sharing information on cyber threats. But, fraud specialist Tony Sales has serious doubts about the new system – because it only operates during office hours working hours.
Retail Logistics – The last 50 Yards
Apr 18, 2013
Retail logistics is constantly changing with the power to make or break a good business. East Yorkshire and the Humber IoD's latest Business Bites seminar will focus on the major innovations of recent years and the future developments business needs to harness.
Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council launches tool to protect businesses from emerging global risks
Apr 18, 2013
With an increasing number of complex supply chain risks emerging across the globe -potentially costing organisations billions of dollars - the Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council (SCRLC) has published its first ever emerging risks report.
Empowering the workforce to boost performance with analytics
Apr 18, 2013
By Phil Lewis, Infor.Maximising productivity in today's complex and competitive environments is top of mind for manufacturers, while improving company culture is often overlooked. What companies often don't realise is that through creating a more proactive company culture, productivity can be substantially improved.
The Microlise Annual Transport Conference offers more in May...
Apr 18, 2013
Last year's Microlise Transport Conference was described as a "significant event in the telematics calendar" by m.Logistics' Sharon Clancy.
Exact and Preactor form strategic alliance
Apr 18, 2013
Delft-based software company Exact has announced a strategic alliance with advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software provider, Preactor.
ByBox wins prestigious International Safety Award
Apr 18, 2013
ByBox, the field solutions specialist, has been named as a winner for the third year running at the British Safety Council's 2013 International Safety Awards.
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.
