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.

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New partner joins ERP software network

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New partner joins ERP software network

Business software provider Greentree International has added a new name to its growing UK partner network.

Preston-based EMD has been serving the North of England and Wales for more than two decades, supplying hardware and software, networking, maintenance, support, training and web design.

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Accelerating IT improvement

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Accelerating IT improvement

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Vittorio Boero, chief information officer at Ferrari, about sports and luxury car manufacture's intensive five-year IT re-structuring roadmap in the wake of ever greater customer expectation and the increasing demand from newer markets in the Far East and Middle East.

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Creaform introduces new MetraSCAN-R robot-mounted 3D scanners

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Creaform introduces new MetraSCAN-R robot-mounted 3D scanners

Creaform, the portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services provider, has introduced the MetraSCAN-R series of robot-mounted optical CMM 3D scanners for automated inspection on and off the production line.

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FICO Analytic Cloud to enable real-time customer engagement with Big Data Analytics

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FICO Analytic Cloud to enable real-time customer engagement with Big Data Analytics

FICO, the predictive analytics and decision management software company, will deliver its analytic-powered customer engagement services via the new FICO Analytic Cloud, for creating, customising and deploying analytic-driven applications and services.

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BCS and IMIS agree merger

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BCS and IMIS agree merger

Following an overwhelming majority vote from its membership, the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS), has ratified its decision to merge with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with immediate effect.

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The bare essentials of Integrated Delivery Management

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The bare essentials of Integrated Delivery Management

Hear how technology can be used across the supply chain to increase automation and reduce the risk of error, duplication and loss in the free seminar session "The Bare Essentials of Integrated Delivery Management" from OBS Logistics at Logistics Link Live 2013. To attend the session, simply register for free at http://live.logisticslink.co.uk

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Excel Software reduces supply chain solution deployment time with Cordys

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Excel Software reduces supply chain solution deployment time with Cordys

Cordys, the BPMS and PaaS software vendor, has announced that Excel Software, the independent software vendor (ISV) for the pharmaceutical industry, has built its 'Medico Online' sales distribution and business intelligence solution on the Cordys platform.

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Over 6,500 ELF mobile computers from Datalogic improve store replenishment efficiency at The Co-operative Food

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Over 6,500 ELF mobile computers from Datalogic improve store replenishment efficiency at The Co-operative Food

Datalogic has announced its continued collaboration with The Co-operative Food, one of the largest food retailers in the UK.

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Hyundai Motor Europe turns to Infor for integrated learning management software

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Hyundai Motor Europe turns to Infor for integrated learning management software

Infor has announced that Hyundai Motor Europe has selected Infor's SaaS-based integrated learning management software (LMS) and learning content management software (LCMS) to support its pan-European business.

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Checkpoint Systems scales-up RFID project with C&A to reduce out of stocks

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Checkpoint Systems scales-up RFID project with C&A to reduce out of stocks

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., supplier of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labelling solutions for the retail industry, is scaling up its Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) project with apparel retailer C&A from 5 to 25 stores.

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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.

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