Aeromark, the developer of the Optimatics mobile workforce management solution, has helped Crown Paints Ltd. to reduce both its mobile phone and vehicle tracking costs.
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.
WebCast - Integrated Business Planning: Tuesday, July 2, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CEST
Jun 27, 2013
The increasing volatility in the market is putting substantial stress on value chains in all industries triggering a paradigm shift in the area of Planning, with Financial Planning and Decision support becoming core elements. Deploying an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process becomes mission critical under these circumstances.
AirWatch acquires Motorola Solutions MSP (Mobility Services Platform)
Jun 27, 2013
AirWatch, the global mobile security solutions and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider, has acquired Motorola Solutions' MSP (Mobility Services Platform) business.
Epson increases website uptime from 80% to 98% with SciVisum
Jun 27, 2013
Epson UK is using SciVisum's unique user journey monitoring to achieve 98 per cent uptime across its customer facing websites, thus minimising lost sales.
Manufacturers 'treading water' – CBI
Jun 27, 2013
Production levels among manufacturers were flat in the three months to June, disappointing expectations of strong growth, according to the latest CBI monthly Industrial Trends Survey.
Mobile is the essential skill for IT careers
Jun 27, 2013
IT professionals[1] have indicated that in just three years, all developers will need to have the skills or experience to deliver mobile projects.
Datamax-O'Neil's RL4 portable printer achieves certification for ruggedness
Jun 27, 2013
Datamax-O'Neil, a global provider of label and receipt printing solutions, has announced that its RL4 portable printer has achieved standard IEC 60068-2-31, a free-fall drop test comprised of 2,000 repeated drops from 500 mm
NiceLabel announces PowerForms Web and NiceLabel 6.1
Jun 27, 2013
NiceLabel has announced the release of PowerForms Web and PowerForms Cloud - online label printing solutions that help businesses deploy controlled label printing across the enterprise and beyond to the supply chain.
BalloonOne recruits supply chain IT expert Louis Crow
Jun 27, 2013
Louis Crow has joined the supply chain IT specialist BalloonOne as the SAP Business One sales advisor. Louis Crow, adds strength to the sales team and brings extensive mid range ERP expertise to the business, with over 18 years experience in the changing marketplace.
ToolsGroup – Supply Chain Planning Brief
Jun 27, 2013
Manufacturers accumulate lots of data from their supply chains. We're not suggesting that they need to use all this data right away; but many are using very little of it to improve their forecasts.
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.
