In celebration of 20 years' year-on-year growth, Blackburn-based BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd. held a special Technology Day at the Land Rover Experience Centre in Solihull on 20th May, attended by customers, prospects and partners.
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.
CSN goes live with Broner scheduling solution
May 29, 2014
Broner Metals Solutions has announced its newly integrated Casting and Hot Mill scheduling solutions are now live in production at Compania Siderurgica Nacional's (CSN) Volta Redonda steel making site to enable the company to achieve significant inventory reductions.
Weissman Designs for Dance upgrades to newest version of Infor M3 Fashion
May 29, 2014
Infor has announced that Weissman Designs for Dance as successfully upgraded to the newest version of Infor M3 Fashion to streamline operations, increase visibility and provide even better customer service.
Wholesale distributors and manufacturers lead in SaaS adoption
May 29, 2014
NetSuite Inc. has announced four wholesale distribution and manufacturing customers that have powered business transformation and growth running their organisations on NetSuite for the past 10 years.
EXCHAiNGE conference will discuss future of the supply chain
May 29, 2014
For the second time, "EXCHAiNGE – the Supply Chainers' Convention", which takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on 24th – 25th June 2014, will attract industry professionals from around the world.
Harness your potential with supply chain planning and optimisation
May 29, 2014
SCP&O technology provides its greatest value during those critical phases of business development where predictive capabilities make the most difference... a Quintiq white paper.
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.
