By Ed Holden, Editor, Manufacturing & Logistics IT.
We have been hearing quite a lot over the past year or two about Choose-Your-Own-Device (CYOD) – where the organisation owns the SIM/contract, but allows employees to choose their own device – and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – a mobile device policy that allows employees to connect their personal smartphones and/or tablets to the organisation’s network.
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.
Your choice - CYOD or BYOD?
Nov 28, 2013
EEF conference encourages firms to re-shore and boost exports
Nov 28, 2013
A stellar line up of politicians and senior industrialists will gather at the QE2 Centre in Westminster next March for the third national manufacturing conference organised by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation and sponsored by Asset Finance Provider Lombard.
New VP for portable printers at Datamax-O'Neil
Nov 28, 2013
Datamax-O'Neil, manufacturer of stationary, vehicle mount, portable label and receipt printers, has appointmented Brian Bukowski as vice president for its Portable Printer Business Unit.
Airwatch accreditation for Getac tablet
Nov 28, 2013
The Getac Z710 Android 4.1 tablet has been certified by AirWatch – the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider – for compatibility with its Mobile Device Management (MDM) software.
K3 Retail helps Smiffy's to dress fancy
Nov 28, 2013
Smiffy's, the global fancy dress retailer, has embarked on a business transformation project with K3 Retail, to improve operational efficiency across the international retail estate and achieve the scalability to support future business growth.
Supply issues result in major losses for UK firms
Nov 28, 2013
The knock-on effect of resolving problems with suppliers is costing UK business more than £10 billion every year and consuming the time of the most senior executives' according to the latest research from the Institute of Customer Service.
Prestigious recognition for Vanderlande
Nov 28, 2013
Vanderlande Industries Logistics Software GmbH from Dortmund has won the DEKRA Award 2013 in the "Health" category. The prize was presented at an award ceremony held in the premises of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.
OM Partners to provide Planning and Scheduling advantage to Sadara
Nov 28, 2013
Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) has awarded a contract to OM Partners for Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling optimisation, integrated with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
Seiki Jobpack DNC upgrade enhances benefits for Hope Technology
Nov 28, 2013
Seiki Systems, provider of real-time production management solutions, has announced that Hope Technology Ltd has successfully upgraded to the latest version of its Jobpack DNC system and rolled this out to its entire production facilities.
Unilever Case Study: Voice pickers were operational in no time with ZetesMedea
Nov 28, 2013
Challenged to find a way to retain loyal workers and start up a new distribution centre, Unilever Greece turned a difficult situation to their advantage, using the popular, next generation, ZetesMedea Voice picking solution.
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.
