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.
1 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, Food and Beverages
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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2 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, Automotive
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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3 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, Automotive
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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4 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, High Tech
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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5 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, Process
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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6 May 09, 2013 Exhibitions and Events, Process
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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7 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
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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8 May 09, 2013 Mobile Computing, Retail
Datalogic has announced its continued collaboration with The Co-operative Food, one of the largest food retailers in the UK.
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9 May 09, 2013 Manufacturing, Automotive
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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10 May 09, 2013 Datacapture, Retail
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.