The success of medium-sized businesses is critical to the UK's future prosperity, but they need greater support from the Government and business to really take off, CBI Director-General, John Cridland, said at the CBI's inaugural MSB Summit in London.
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.
Out of Office: The smarter way to work
Dec 04, 2014
Recently announced research from creative storytelling agency Rooster Punk and agile cloud workspace The 4th Office has revealed interesting emerging trends in the way businesses work, as progressive companies liberate employees with technology rather than confining them to bricks and mortar offices.
Ivalua named a prominent contract life-cycle management vendor by independent research firm
Dec 04, 2014
Ivalua was recently recognised as a prominent contract life-cycle management (CLM) vendor by Forrester in its 2014 Market Overview: Contract Life-Cycle Management report.
NetDespatch puts Alton Sports' despatch process on track
Dec 04, 2014
Hampshire-based sports footwear and clothing specialist, Alton Sports, has shaved around two hours per day off the workload of its warehouse staff, by implementing a web-based integration solution from NetDespatch to seamlessly connect its order management system with its parcel delivery network.
A&R Logistics chooses HighJump Warehouse Advantage and billing management to strengthen operations
Dec 04, 2014
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain management software, announced that A&R Logistics has selected HighJump Warehouse Advantage and HighJump Billing Management to efficiently manage inventory and control costs in warehouses and rail yards throughout the country.
Touchless sensing technology represents the next paradigm in human-machine interface, finds Frost & Sullivan
Dec 04, 2014
Touchless sensing technologies were initially used in applications such as bathroom dispensing units and automatic doors which required motion sensing in order to create response.
Vanderlande Industries supplies two new sorting centres to Australia Post
Dec 04, 2014
Australia Post has upgraded its Melbourne and Sydney parcel facilities -more than doubling its parcel processing capacity at those facilities - as part of a $2 billion investment to transform its operations.
85% of European businesses believe new technology provides a competitive advantage, yet half say fear of failure prevents its implementation
Dec 04, 2014
A major research project undertaken by Epson Europe, involving nearly 6,000 European businesses, reveals that 85% believe that fast implementation of new technology is a key competitive advantage, yet 50% say a fear of failure prevents it.
3D printing – what does it mean for logistics and manufacturing?
Dec 04, 2014
By Darren Travers, Senior Account Manager, AEB (International) Ltd.
3D printing isn't new - it has been used by the automotive and aerospace industries to build prototypes for some time now. But over the last few years, 3D print technologies have evolved more rapidly.
Brother lightens the load of portable print
Dec 04, 2014
Brother has launched its most compact range of hardwearing portable printers yet, making printing on the move easier than ever.
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.
