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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.
NetDespatch and Blackbay announce global strategic partnership
Oct 23, 2014
NetDespatch, the Software as a Service (SaaS) parcel data management platform and Blackbay, the provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry, have announced a global strategic partnership that will greatly expand collaboration between the two organisations.
Manufacturing sector procurement managers report an increase in business investment – a cause for optimism?
Oct 23, 2014
Procurement professionals within the UK's manufacturing sector have reported an increase in business investment activity in the past year and they are expecting such spending to continue to increase in the year ahead, according to the latest research by workplace solutions provider, Office Depot.
MobileWorxs introduces the new xTablet Flex 10 rugged tablet
Oct 23, 2014
xTablet Flex 10 has been designed for those users on a budget who are looking for a Windows 8.1 10″ tablet that needs to be more rugged than consumer grade but without the steep cost premium of traditional rugged devices.
Infor gets top marks for business intelligence offering
Oct 23, 2014
Infor has announced that according to BI Survey 14 by BARC, Infor BI takes a leadership position in the international BI market.
Microlise welcomes senior team from Tata Motors In UK visit
Oct 23, 2014
Microlise, the transport management systems provider, has welcomed a delegation of senior management from Indian company Tata Motors, one of the world's largest truck manufacturers.
Vanderlande combines forces to attract and retain specialist skills
Oct 23, 2014
Vanderlande and other companies in the Dutch Brainport region have combined forces to attract and retain international technology specialists and IT professionals.
Elektron Technology improves customer service levels thanks to WMS from BEC
Oct 23, 2014
Delivering solutions to more than 7000 distribution partners worldwide with over 100,000 end users across all seven continents, Elektron Technology designs, manufactures and markets innovative technology products which form a highly diverse collection of brands.
Voiteq's VoiceMan picking solution now available in French
Oct 23, 2014
In support of its European expansion plans, Voiteq has announced the release of its VoiceMan Picking Module in French; part of the Company's award winning VoiceMan Execution System.
RedTag finds the perfect fit for growth with Infor
Oct 23, 2014
Business application software provider, Infor, has announced that Middle East fast fashion leader RedTag has implemented Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE) for its Dubai distribution centre.
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.
