Opticon has announce its smallest programmable 2D Bluetooth data collector: the PX20. With a fast integrated 2D CMOS scanner and fully rechargeable offering operating times of up to 35 hours, Opticon believes it has developed a product that has the potential to become a new standard in today’s evolving barcode industry.
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.
Production Planning and Scheduling – 8 characteristics of highly effective food and beverage supply chains – Management Briefing from Quintiq
Aug 15, 2013
The insights in this briefing have been derived from the practices of some of the world's most successful F&B manufacturers. They point to eight key opportunities for value creation – opportunities that many producers are still unaware of.
Manufacturing business owners working 41% longer than the average Brit
Aug 15, 2013
Micro business owners in the manufacturing industry are working an average of 45 hours a week, according to new research. That's nearly 41% longer than the average Brit's working week.
Box Technologies to begin exporting to China
Aug 15, 2013
Box Technologies (Box) - www.boxtechnologies.com as recently obtained CCC - the China Compulsory Certificate, to enable several of its range of EPoS systems to be sold into China.
Locker service proving to be a Positive Solution
Aug 15, 2013
Positive Solutions, an IT solutions provider to the UK pharmacy market, has started utilising an electronic locker service to get parts out to its engineers.
Major Components: It's the basis of your business, but is it part of your supply chain?
Aug 15, 2013
By Howard Roddie, FuturMaster Senior Supply Chain Consultant (@HowardRoddie)
Farmers are famous for complaining about the weather, but when the chairman of the National Farmers Union says "The biggest uncertainty for UK agriculture is extreme weather events"[1] and links it to climate change, any business dependent on agricultural products should sit up and take notice. We move out of a world where it's about yields, quality and price into a world where it's about the ability to supply.
Latest release of JDA supply chain planning suite offers greater control and agility for complex supply chains
Aug 15, 2013
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced the latest release of its supply chain planning suite offering manufacturers, retailers and distributors significant advantages in their quest to gain greater control of complex supply chains to accelerate growth, reduce costs and improve service levels.
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.
