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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.
Performance Freight Systems turns 70,000 pallets in a month with new WMS
Jun 13, 2013
Accellos, provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has announced a new case study on AccellosOne Warehouse Management System for 3PL customer, Performance Freight Systems.
Esthetic & rugged new generation FlexiRay SFR 2.X RFID antenna unveiled
Jun 13, 2013
Barco has introduced the new generation of RFID UHF antennas FlexiRay SFR 2.X. New SFR product line is based on innovated radiation pattern of SF 2.X and superior new grade low loss materials in rugged & unobtrusive enclosure.
Accenture selected by Carlsberg to deliver SAP solution in Western Europe
Jun 13, 2013
Accenture has been selected by Carlsberg, one of the world's leading brewery groups, to deliver an SAP solution supporting six functional business areas within Western Europe.
New: Route planning with lorry-ferry routes everywhere in Europe
Jun 13, 2013
The PTV Group and Transcamion Schiffahrtsagentur GmbH are putting the seal on their cooperation agreement at this year's transport logistic trade fair in Munich.
Research shows big data paying off for big companies
Jun 13, 2013
A new research report, Big Data in Big Companies, describes how 20 large firms benefit from big data projects.
Large French waste management company optimises pick-up logistics with Ortec
Jun 13, 2013
To pick-up discarded electrical and electronic devices more efficiently, the environmental re-cycling organisation Eco-systèmes selected Ortec to optimise its route planning.
Intermec research reveals new technology could cut pick-up and delivery times by almost a third
Jun 13, 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by Intermec, transport and logistics companies around the world believe that arming their mobile workforce with new technology could cut both their pick-up times by 30% and delivery times by 29%, savings which could be crucial in boosting operational efficiency levels and meeting customer demands.
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.
