InfinityQS International, Inc. has been identified as a "Sample Vendor" in the Gartner Inc. "Hype Cycle for Process Manufacturing and PLM, 2014" and the Gartner Inc. "Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2014" reports.
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.
Broadcasting, telecommunications and e-services; VAT rule changes from 1 January 2015
Aug 21, 2014
January 2015 sees important changes to European Union VAT rules affecting businesses supplying digital services.
Latest data reveals pay crisis for female managers in manufacturing
Aug 21, 2014
New salary figures show a pay crisis is hitting female managers in manufacturing, with women earning only three-quarters of what men in full-time comparable jobs earn.
European Manufacturing Leadership Award nominees revealed
Aug 21, 2014
To celebrate the first 10 years for the European Manufacturing Strategies Summit, WTG Events are launching a special industry Award – The European Manufacturing Leadership Award - designed to recognise an individual who has demonstrated pioneering leadership in driving excellence, performance and competitiveness within European manufacturing.
Manufacturers urged to provide 'real life' projects for University of Bolton students
Aug 21, 2014
The University of Bolton and EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, are urging companies across the UK to provide the University's students with challenging 'real life' mechanical and electrical engineering projects.
SMES to provide manufacturing jobs boost
Aug 21, 2014
The manufacturing jobs market is in line for a welcome boost after it emerged that more than half of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the sector intend to recruit new staff in 2014.
Handheld NAUTIZ X4 rugged PDA certified by Made4Net supply chain solutions
Aug 21, 2014
Handheld Group, manufacturer of rugged PDAs and mobile devices, has announced Made4Net supply chain solutions certification on its NAUTIZ X 4 rugged handheld computers.
Agility signs agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics
Aug 21, 2014
Agility has strengthened its East China ocean freight service capabilities with a strategic partnership agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics (SIPGL).
Breaking the fulfilment speed barrier
Aug 21, 2014
Speed of fulfilment was identified as a top challenge for 40% of the companies that responded to a Supply Chain Management Survey carried out for Access.
Microscan celebrates 20 years of Data Matrix codes
Aug 21, 2014
Microscan, the barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions provider, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the two-dimensional (2D) Data Matrix code.
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.
