DynaSys S.A.S. – a division of QAD Inc. has announced the launch of 'Ready To Plan' 1.2 (RTP), a preconfigured Demand and Supply Chain Planning (SCP) solution for retail and manufacturing companies. It is also expanding its staff to better serve new and existing customers in France and Europe.
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.
Tesco signs contract renewal with Steria to deliver mission-critical IT services
Jul 17, 2014
Steria, provider of IT-enabled business services, has renewed its contract with Tesco to support and develop the retail giant's mission-critical IT services, including distribution, stock replenishment, product, pricing and payroll systems.
Honeywell celebrates Vocollect A700 milestone as best-selling Voice offering for new customers
Jul 17, 2014
Honeywell has announced that its Vocollect A700 Solution achieved a major market milestone by becoming the brand's top-selling Voice solution for new customers.
DPD Ireland optimises delivery processes with Proof of Delivery solution from Zetes
Jul 17, 2014
Zetes, the automatic identification solutions and services provider for goods and people, has announced a new project win with DPD Ireland to enhance DPD's delivery processes through Proof of Delivery.
The truth about supply chain control towers – cutting through the hype
Jul 17, 2014
Few concepts over the past few years have generated as much interest within the supply chain community as the 'control tower'. It seems that nearly every trade magazine and analyst firm has written about supply chain control towers.
Sato launches the CL4NX series of truly universal industrial thermal barcode printers
Jul 17, 2014
Sato, the barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has announced its new CL4NX series of industrial thermal barcode printers, capitalising on its 33 years of innovation and expertise as a pioneer in thermal barcode printing since 1981.
ByBox meets growth demand with opening of new Coventry distribution centre
Jul 17, 2014
Designed to support the record growth of the business over the past six months, ByBox's new local distribution centre has increased capacity to deal with the vast number of packages handled by the company on a daily basis.
TXT and H-umus: Fashion Catalogue on mobile goes global
Jul 17, 2014
TXT e-solutions has announced an exclusive international distribution agreement with H-umus for Nuxie, its mobile Sales Catalogue Management Application.
Strategic answer to key enterprise labelling challenges
Jul 17, 2014
By Ken Moir, marketing director, NiceLabel.
As extended supply chains become more global and businesses strive for new levels of operational efficiency, labelling accuracy and data integrity has emerged as a key success factor.
TouchStar 'State of the Union' survey reveals 65% of organisations are planning to invest in new mobile technologies before 2017
Jul 17, 2014
TouchStar Technologies Ltd., a Belgravium Technologies PLC company and specialists in the design, supply and support of rugged mobile devices has published the results of its first annual 'State of the Union' survey for mobile computing.
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.
