Two Technologies has announced the introduction of the N4; the first in a series of ultra-rugged Android(TM) devices designed for mobility applications in harsh weather and demanding environments.
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.
Kewill introduces multimodal transportation platform
Oct 02, 2013
Kewill Ltd. has announced the release of Kewill MOVE, a complete platform for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance.
Intermec, now a part of Honeywell, introduces its latest rugged mobile computer with two OS options – Android and Windows
Oct 02, 2013
Intermec, now part of Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, has announced the CN51 rugged mobile computer – the company's latest product to offer the choice of Android or Windows operating systems on a single device.
Clients use outsourcing to fuel growth
Oct 02, 2013
A majority of businesses that implement a business process outsourcing (BPO) programme in order to achieve further expansion, will see sales and profits rise, while a significant number will also create more jobs within their organisations.
The strategic alliance: Anthesis and BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd. create synergy for ERP clients
Oct 02, 2013
Anthesis has announced its partnership with BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd as part of its commitment to helping its customers maximise the ROI from their ERP Software.
Swisslog expands an organic food distribution centre for Alnatura
Oct 02, 2013
Few high-bay facilities are as impressive as the new distribution centre operated by Alnatura Produktions-und Handels GmbH in Lorsch, Germany.
Mobile tablet solution provided by Box Technologies helps to improve critical quality assurance processes at Poundland
Oct 02, 2013
The recipient of the Discount Retailer of the Year 2011 at The Retail Industry Awards, Poundland¨ has become a high street phenomenon.
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.
