The vast majority of the UK's top 60 retailers look set to spend more on technology in the coming year, with websites & mobile and new IT systems two of their top three investment priorities.
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.
Infor enters into joint collaboration with Red Hat and EnterpriseDB
Apr 17, 2014
Infor has announced a joint collaboration with Red Hat, Inc., provider of open source solutions, and EnterpriseDB, the PostgreSQL database company, to make Infor LN ERP available on a total open technology stack.
Linecross partners with Exel for future growth
Apr 17, 2014
From humble origins in 1968, Linecross has grown to become a £16 million turnover supplier of innovative, high-quality engineered polymer solutions to a diverse range of international industries.
Barcoding introduces two-way radios
Apr 17, 2014
Barcoding, Inc., the enterprise-wide mobility solutions provider, has introduced Two-Way Radios by Barcoding, a division dedicated to delivering the latest in two-way business radios to support clients' communication needs.
New research centre will help manufacturers improve efficiency
Apr 17, 2014
A specialist research centre dedicated to finding ways to help businesses improve manufacturing has been set up as a collaborative partnership between Teesside University, the Institute for Manufacturing at Cambridge University and the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI).
DAF MultiSupport now includes proven telematics solution - and it’s free to new R&M customers
Apr 17, 2014
As an integral part of all new DAF Repair and Maintenance contracts, DAF Trucks is to offer to its customers a unique but fully proven telematics solution at no additional cost.
HANA in demand
Apr 17, 2014
HANA is a bit of a big deal in the world of technology, with innovators and early adopters across the world falling head over heels for the game changing solution; implementing HANA to get their businesses ahead of the herd and as a result quickly receiving the benefits of a platform that is quite literally transforming data processing forever.
ByBox acquisition of DX Business Direct expands field services network
Apr 17, 2014
Following the recent acquisition of DX Business Direct by the ByBox Group, the UK provider of field support services, the business has announced an increase in its footprint of locker exchanges by 365 locations.
Motorola Solutions offers customers more options for WLAN
Apr 17, 2014
Motorola Solutions Inc. is giving customers more options for wireless local area networks (WLAN) that are cost effective and easy to deploy.
Integrating advanced IT systems to achieve the 'perfect return'
Apr 17, 2014
Managing returns was identified as a critical priority and challenge for companies in the Access Warehouse Management Software (WMS) survey and is the issue examined in a new whitepaper, now issued by Access's WMS vendor, titled 'The Perfect Return'.
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.
