As the sale of Curry’s, one of the UK’s leading appliance retailers, unfolds, many retailers are left wondering – are consumers spearheading the decline of traditional white goods and electronic retail outlets in favour of online shopping?
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.
Transport project management contributes £4.7 billion to UK economy after 33% growth – APM Golden Thread Report 2024
May 01, 2024
A new report by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession, has found the transport sector of the project management profession has grown by a third in five years to contribute £4.73 billion of annual gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy.
UK Warehousing Association launches Election Manifesto in Parliament
May 01, 2024
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched its Election Manifesto for 2024 at a special Parliamentary Reception, hosted at the House of Commons by Ben Everitt MP and attended by Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE, both of whom, along with Greg Smith MP and UKWA CEO Clare Bottle, gave speeches in support of the manifesto.
Manhattan Associates reports record first quarter results
May 01, 2024
Supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions provider, Manhattan Associates Inc., has reported revenue of $254.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Tech partnership to ‘transform’ retail and logistics
Apr 30, 2024
Tech duo Shipster and Ordorite have announced a strategic partnership they say can ‘transform’ e-commerce and retail logistics for the furniture and soft furnishings sector.
Gaining greater supply chain visibility and control through transportation management systems
Apr 29, 2024
By Fredrik Lindhagen, product director, nShift.
Ongoing geopolitical events and a challenging economy mean that today, more than ever, supply chains are especially vulnerable to disruption. The impact of this on demand planning is significant.
The future of logistics is automated: Netto’s strategic partnership with Cimcorp
Apr 29, 2024
To optimize processes at its logistics center in Coswig and make its supply chain fit for the future, Netto has partnered with automated solutions provider, Cimcorp.
TrueCommerce delivers global e-invoicing and CTC solution for businesses facing compliance challenges
Apr 29, 2024
TrueCommerce, a global provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions, has announced its global e-invoicing and Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) solution that enables organisations to keep pace with the constantly changing legal requirements across the globe and support compliant electronic invoicing. TrueCommerce is a global market player supporting both e-invoicing and CTC and provides access to a comprehensive global EDI network as well as B2B eCommerce and ERP integration.
Fashion industry's role in plastic pollution - Insights for Earth Day 2024
Apr 29, 2024
By Shingo Tsukamoto, President of online sizing technology specialist, Makip.
Each year, a startling 60% of the 32 billion garments produced globally are dumped into landfills. This is equivalent to 650 clothing items discarded every second.
Manhattan Associates named a Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the sixth consecutive year
Apr 24, 2024
Manhattan Active® Transportation Management (TM) also ranks among the three highest ranked vendors in the Level 3 Complexity, Level 4 Complexity and Level 5 Complexity Use Cases in the accompanying Critical Capabilities report.
As supply chains grow in complexity, enterprises are looking to better orchestrate transportation and distribution processes with a unified supply chain execution solution.
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.
