Online retailer of animal products and medicines for pet owners across the UK, Animed Direct is reporting significant time and cost savings since purchasing four Toshiba B-EV4 direct thermal printers from reseller and stationery supplier, Swiftclick.
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.
Logi Analytics report points to growing consensus that embedded analytics delivers more value than traditional BI deployments
May 28, 2014
Logi Analytics has released findings from its "2014 State of Embedded Analytics" report on how commercial software and SaaS providers are deploying and benefiting from the integration of analytic capabilities within business process applications. The report reveals a growing consensus that embedded analytics is delivering more value than traditional business intelligence (BI) deployments, improving user experience and customer satisfaction while increasing revenue.
MDSL chooses MDSL’s Smart TEM Enterprise
May 28, 2014
MDSL had announced that a major biopharmaceutical specialist company, based in the USA, has chosen to deploy MDSL's Smart TEM Enterprise Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solution.
EEF partners with Design Council to provide practical design-led support for manufacturers
May 28, 2014
EEF has formed a partnership with the Design Council to provide practical, hands-on design-led support for manufacturing companies that will expose them to design's power to leverage more effective, efficient and profitable businesses.
Rhenus Logistics unveils 'real-time' Road Tariff Calculator
May 28, 2014
Freight forwarder Rhenus UK has introduced a Road Tariff Calculator, which is set to transform the way businesses receive quotations, as well as ensuring they have access to up-to-date prices and market information.
'From Data to Decisions' conference success
May 28, 2014
Yotta, the infrastructure asset management technology arm of OMG plc, welcomed over 300 industry professionals to its Annual Meeting at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).
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.
