NetDespatch, provider of web-based integration solutions for customers of postal and parcel carriers, has worked with XTENTO to create a fully supported Magento Commerce extension that allows easy automation of parcel despatch operations.
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.
The future for UK manufacturing - challenges ahead for policy following the Foresight Project
Sep 04, 2013
Thursday 28 November 2013
Central London
This event is CPD certified
New Microscan Link for easy connectivity in industrial vision applications
Sep 04, 2013
Microscan, the barcode, machine vision and lighting solutions provider, has announced new Microscan Link connectivity, providing vision engineers, programmers, and other users with additional options for communicating with Microscan smart cameras.
Peak-Ryzex event provides Insight to enterprise mobile solutions
Sep 04, 2013
Enterprise mobile solutions company Peak-Ryzex has announced that its 4th annual mobility conference - Insight 2013 - will take place on Thursday 26 September 2013 at Peak-Ryzex House, Chippenham.
Matrix42 launches exclusive webinar with Forrester Research on the future of IT Workspace Management
Sep 04, 2013
Matrix42 has announced an exclusive webinar with highly acclaimed Forrester Research analyst David K. Johnson on the future of IT Workspace Management.
Global Payroll SIG now open to all Oracle PeopleSoft users
Sep 04, 2013
Crocus Consulting, an Oracle Gold Partner, has announced that its Global Payroll Special Interest Group (SIG) will now be open to all Oracle PeopleSoft Global Payroll users.
Rubber and plastics Converter LJA Miers takes on SAP Business One, version for SAP HANA
Sep 04, 2013
SAP (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of SAP AG, has announced that rubber and plastics Converter LJA Miers will be the first UK customer to implement SAP Business One, version for SAP HANA. The mid-sized business will now be able to have a complete overview of its activity and make informed business decisions based on real-time information.
Datalogic acquires high power pulsed fiber laser assets and technology of Multiwave Photonics S.A.
Sep 04, 2013
Datalogic S.p.A., a company listed in the STAR Segment of the Italian Stock Exchange managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. ('Datalogic') - has signed an agreement to acquire high power pulsed fiber laser assets and technology based on an advanced MOPA architecture of Multiwave Photonics S.A., a Portuguese company based in Porto.
BCS event to explore how large organisations recruit and retain IT graduates, apprentices and professionals
Sep 04, 2013
The North London branch of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is hosting a free event to look at how large organisations can attract, recruit and retain graduates, apprentices and young professionals in IT disciplines.
The Connected Vehicle is set to revolutionise in-vehicle information systems to the benefit of businesses and staff alike
Sep 04, 2013
The convergence of different technologies is pushing vehicle manufacturers to develop networked strategies that will bring connection and convenience to drivers that were previously only imagined. This technology will also enable businesses to more effectively manage their mobile assets while providing greater benefits to staff. Sergio Barata, General Manager of Telogis EMEA explains.
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.
