By Johan Hellman, VP Product and Carrier, nShift.
Building brand loyalty in retail and ecommerce is getting harder. Despite spending increasing sums on discounts and promotions to entice new customers, retailers struggle with one-time purchasers and serial purchase-and-return consumers. What’s more, they must contend with rising marketing and logistics costs.
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.
Driving ecommerce success with delivery & experience management (DMXM)
May 15, 2024
Synergy Logistics promotes Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer
May 15, 2024
Warehouse technology provider, Synergy Logistics, has promoted Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer as business continues to ramp up.
Global supply chains are now in the ‘Goldilocks zone’
May 15, 2024
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — the indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — rose in April to -0.18, from -0.32 in March, which signals that global supply chains are operating at close to full capacity.
Blue Yonder survey: Executives invest millions into their sustainability and AI-driven supply chains
May 15, 2024
Blue Yonder has released the results of its 2024 Supply Chain Executive survey, which polled global supply chain executives on their businesses’ experiences with supply chain and logistics strategy and operations over the past year.
IDTechEx explores printed electronics in electrified and autonomous mobility
May 14, 2024
By Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx.
Electrification, autonomy and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector.
How disruptions in the supply chain affect the automotive industry
May 14, 2024
By Chris Thompson, Operations Director at Electrix International.
The automotive industry's reliance on its supply chain running smoothly is important to ensure the consistent production of vehicles for consumer and corporate demand, especially considering that most vehicles can contain between 15,000 and 25,000 component parts.
The interplay between robotics and AI in manufacturing
May 14, 2024
By Louis Columbus, senior industry marketing manager, DELMIA.
The growth opportunities for AI and robotics in manufacturing are vast and projected to reach $182 billion globally by 2027.
How innovation in manufacturing is helping address the top 3 challenges holding back a hydrogen fuel cell revolution
May 13, 2024
By Dr Tom Mason, CEO of Bramble Energy,
Those in the energy systems business are all too aware of the huge potential held by hydrogen fuel cells.
The Letterverse: Digital twins help postal and logistics companies plan for the future
May 13, 2024
Outside of fantasy novels, nobody has a crystal ball to see into the future. However, postal services and logistics companies are building digital twins to achieve just that. Powered by data-driven virtual models that can simulate real-world operations, digital twins are allowing the sector to predict the future and plan for it.
The world at the shelf-edge
May 13, 2024
Giving customers choice is about giving them help to find the right product or group of products. Peter Ward, UK County Manager at Pricer, explains how to help customers but at the same time grow basket sizes and value.
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.
