A new report has revealed that manufacturing businesses in England attracted significantly more venture capital last year, despite a fall in M&A activity in the sector.
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.
Advanced to show Warehouse and Supply Chain Management solution at Logistics Link South
Feb 06, 2014
Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) will be exhibiting its logistics software at Logistics Link South on the 11 and 12 February 2014 at Sandown Park, Esher.
Ortec will present new functionality for its SAP ERP integrated load and route optimisation software at LogiMAT 2014
Feb 06, 2014
Logistics software developer Ortec will be presenting new functionality for its SAP ERP integrated load and route optimisation software at LogiMAT 2014 (25 to 27 February 2014, Neue Messe Stuttgart), as well as new functions for Windows-based applications.
Infor launches Human Capital Management Select
Feb 06, 2014
Infor has announced the general availability of Infor Human Capital Management (HCM) Select, a comprehensive set of hiring and talent processes that support strategic decision-making and further support Infor's vision of unified HCM processes.
Cheese Cellar chooses Peak-Ryzex mobile warehouse system
Feb 06, 2014
Peak-Ryzex has won a contract with Cheese Cellar to supply and provide managed support for its mobile technology. Peak-Ryzex has supplied Intermec CN70E handheld computers, complementary technology and software to automate the company's warehouse.
Humanitarian logistics take centre stage at SITL Europe 2014
Feb 06, 2014
From the 1 to 4 April 2014, at the Parc des Expositions, Paris-Nord Villepinte, Reed Expositions France, a subsidiary of Reed Exhibitions organises the European Transport and Logistics event: SITL Europe 2014.
Chess makes changes to Empirica warehouse management system to increase flexibility of 'Pick and Pack' functionality
Feb 06, 2014
Chess Logistics Technology has made extensive changes to its Empirica warehouse management system to increase the flexibility of 'Pick and Pack' functionality.
Innovation is key focus for RBTE
Feb 06, 2014
Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE) and Eccomplished, the retail tech business accelerator, have announced the companies that are taking part in The Retail Innovation Theatre at RBTE, sponsored by Epson.
Multimodal 2014 launches on-line registration
Feb 06, 2014
The UK and Ireland supply chain show has launched on-line registration and announced its Best Practice Seminar programme.
Intersport JB uses RFKeeper's RFID retail system supported by Cross Point
Feb 06, 2014
Cross Point and RFKeeper have announced Intersport Jan Bols in the Netherlands, has deployed RFKeeper's Plug & Play RFID Solution for automated inventory counts and stock replenishment.
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.
