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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.
Box unveils the new retail tablet
Jan 16, 2014
Information technology specialist, Box Technologies, has launched the cielo mobile tablet, which it claims is the 'ideal tablet for retail' - enabling retailers to provide mobile point of sale services.
Experience matters when planning e-commerce for 3PL
Jan 16, 2014
MACS Software has provided WMS systems for over 21 years and has been involved in e-commerce right from the start.
Transitioning to Integrated Business Planning
Jan 16, 2014
By Timothy Welch MD Demand Solutions.
To drive change in the supply chain planning realm, it’s best to know exactly what Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is and how it differs from Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
Syscom PLC – a decade as a Microsoft Gold ERP Partner
Jan 16, 2014
When Microsoft Gold Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) competency is achieved, you are demonstrating greater value to your customers by executing best-in-class capabilities that have undergone rigorous and auditable approval processes.
Be Here For The Greatest Events With Club Wembley
Jan 16, 2014
With England's preparation matches for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the domestic trophies to be decided including The FA Cup Final, three NFL International Series games* and One Direction in concert, 2014 is already shaping up to be a great year at Wembley Stadium.
Can mobile options lead to omnichannel success?
Jan 16, 2014
With online retail continuing to pick up momentum and continual reports on the decline of the high street can retailers use mobile technology to better amalgamate channels for success across the retail estate? Paul Leybourne, head of sales at Vodat, examines the plethora of mobile options available to retailers and highlights how the technology can be used for omnichannel success.
Conference looks to boost UK exports
Jan 16, 2014
How can Britain double its exports by 2020 and bring manufacturing home? EEF, the manufacturer's organisation, will seek answers at its third National Manufacturing Conference - 'Make it Britain' - on Tuesday 4 March 2014 at the QE2 Centre, Westminster.
Mobile payments to see year of innovation, disruption, and consolidation
Jan 16, 2014
Ovum expects continued technology and service innovation, notably around location-based applications, in the mobile payments space in 2014. However, there are still outstanding issues around consumer uptake and use of mobile payments, particularly proximity payments.
Genetec chooses Omnify Software for PLM requirements
Jan 16, 2014
Omnify Software has unveiled its latest Empower PLM application story featuring Genetec Inc., a leader in unified IP video management system (VMS), access control and licence plate recognition (LPR) solutions.
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.
