BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd, a leading UK-based supplier of data capture solutions, is recruiting, thanks to a substantial growth forecast for 2014.
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.
NewVoiceMedia launches mobile solution to improve sales and service performance
Apr 24, 2014
Cloud contact centre vendor NewVoiceMedia has announced the integration of its ContactWorld solutions with Salesforce1 Mobile.
Advanced Computer Software's finance software ranked fourth in UK by Gartner's market share report
Apr 24, 2014
Advanced Computer Software Group's (Advanced's) financial management software (FMS) has been ranked as having the fourth largest market share in the UK by analyst firm Gartner.
Laidlaw builds for the future with Exel EFACS E/8
Apr 24, 2014
The Laidlaw Interiors Group today generates sales of £130 million and employs around 1500 people in 35 locations across the UK and overseas.
How do you get reliable supply to reduce risk and ensure customer satisfaction?
Apr 24, 2014
By Diane Palmquist, Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Solutions at GT Nexus.
Walk around a manufacturing C-Suite these days and you're likely to hear talk of an "Assurance of Supply" initiative.
C24 in top one per cent after achieving Hosting Gold status
Apr 24, 2014
Global hosting managed service provider C24 has distinguished itself within the top one per cent of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem after attaining Gold Hosting competency.
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.
