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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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President Engineering Group delivers on time and in full with Exel

1 President Engineering Group delivers on time and in full with Exel

President Engineering Group Ltd. (PEGL) was formed in October 2010 from a management buyout of Conflow and Bestobell from Flow Group. The £20 million turnover business with a 100+ year pedigree was further enhanced by the recent acquisition of Bretby Gammatech Ltd., a specialist provider of coal monitoring products.

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 now available

2 Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 now available

Microsoft Corp. has unveiled the next major update to its flagship ERP solution, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3.

Varlink and Datalogic ADC strengthen partnership

3 Varlink and Datalogic ADC strengthen partnership

Varlink, the UK-based specialist distributor of AIDC hardware, has been working with Datalogic since 2005, with Datalogic being one of the very first vendors to agree distribution terms with Varlink.

UK manufacturing companies urged to look at Japan as a 'new' emerging market

4 UK manufacturing companies urged to look at Japan as a 'new' emerging market

Surface Generation, an SME composite manufacturer based in the Midlands employing 20 people, believes that UK manufacturers are missing out the huge opportunities in Japan resulting from Abenomics – the plan of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to shift the country out of a two decade deflationary slump.

Internet of Things: Node potential of 10 billion annually

5 Internet of Things: Node potential of 10 billion annually

By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx.

The new IDTechEx report, "Internet of Things (IoT): Business Opportunities 2015-2025" examines the challenges, not just the opportunities, for this subject.

BCS works with educators, industry and government to boost female participation in technology and engineering

6 BCS works with educators, industry and government to boost female participation in technology and engineering

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is working in partnership with educators, industry and government to boost female participation in technology and engineering.

Galderma reduces inventory in global supply chain after rolling out TXT Sales & Operations Planning software

7 Galderma reduces inventory in global supply chain after rolling out TXT Sales & Operations Planning software

Galderma has completed a global rollout of TXT Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) technology in an effort to increase forecast accuracy, streamline production and supply in an increasingly competitive industry.

Infor enhances human capital management applications

8 Infor enhances human capital management applications

Infor has announced significant updates to Infor HR Knowledgebase and Infor HR Case Management, two leading applications that are part of the Infor Enwisen HR Service Delivery suite of cloud 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.

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