As Africa begins to hint at becoming the manufacturing powerhouse it surely has the potential to be, so the health of its people - the country's greatest asset - comes more clearly into focus.
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.
Into Africa - A look at how MACS Software is helping Africa manage its drug supply chain
Oct 10, 2013
Juniper Systems' new rugged handheld features 4.3-inch touchscreen and advanced battery technology
Oct 10, 2013
Juniper Systems has announced the availability of its new rugged Archer 2 handheld. With radical improvements over the first generation Archer, the Archer 2 promises better overall performance with an astonishingly bright display, an extra-long battery life, enhanced GPS capabilities, and rugged IP68 construction.
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2013: Leading in a Digital World
Oct 10, 2013
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2013 is the industry's largest and most important annual gathering of CIOs and senior IT leaders. The event taking place in Barcelona from 10-14 November 2013 will gather more than 4,000 senior IT executives – including more than 1,600 CIOs.
Adoption of Cloud computing continues upward trend as a mainstream IT deployment option
Oct 10, 2013
Cloud computing has achieved mainstream deployment in the UK, according to the latest research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF), with 61 per cent of organisations formally adopting at least one Cloud-based service.
Manufacturing leaders to come together to uncover priorities and challenges
Oct 10, 2013
Business leaders from the manufacturing community will come together to uncover the strategic priorities of industry and understand how such challenges are going to be met.
James Fenton is Dematic Prize Winner at IMHX 2013
Oct 10, 2013
James Fenton, an engineering and maintenance professional, has been presented with a SONOS PLAY:5 and Bridge, having won the prize draw held on Dematic's exhibition stand at this year's IMHX exhibition in March at the NEC Birmingham.
Exel named in list of fastest growing companies in the East Midlands
Oct 10, 2013
Exel Computer Systems plc, the UK software author of business management solutions, has been listed in the East Midlands Top 100 fastest growing companies.
Kewill completes acquisition of Four Soft
Oct 10, 2013
Kewill, provider of multimodal transportation and logistics management software for seamless supply chain execution, has announced completion of the acquisition of the assets and subsidiaries of Hyderabad, India headquartered Four Soft Ltd.
Dohle Handelsgruppe implements JDA space and category management solution
Oct 10, 2013
JDA Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company, has announced that Dohle Handelsgruppe Holding GmbH & Co.KG, Germany (HIT), a retailer with more than 90 stores in Germany, has gone live with a number of JDA space and floor planning solutions.
Pocket-sized mobile receipt printer
Oct 10, 2013
Jarltech, the European specialist distributor for POS and Auto-ID, has expanded its portfolio to include the newest Zebra mobile printer, the receipt printer EM220II. Zebra Technologies is one of the global leading providers of label, card and mobile receipt printers.
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.
