New orders continued to expand for British manufacturers in the three months to January, but firms expect their export orders to tail-off in the coming quarter, according to the latest CBI Quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.
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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.
European Supply Chain Day to be the 'international logistics event of the year'
Feb 05, 2015
Plans are beginning to take shape for the second European Supply Chain Day. The event, which took place for the first time last year, is a unique opportunity to promote and raise awareness of the ever-increasing opportunities in the logistics profession.
Connectivity & convergence – core catalysts for innovation impacting all of humanity
Feb 05, 2015
The driving forces of step-change innovation will be explored at Frost & Sullivan's GIL 2015: Europe in London.
PTV Group honoured as a world market leader
Feb 05, 2015
Germany-based software company PTV Group has won the 2015 Global Leadership Seal awarded by the business publisher German Standards (Deutsche Standards).
Handheld Group strengthens product management
Feb 05, 2015
The Handheld Group has strengthened its product management department with two new appointments: Johan Hed is the company's new Director Product Management and joins Handheld's management team, while Johan Sätterman is appointed Handheld's new Product Manager.
BEC Wins the Race with Raleigh
Feb 05, 2015
BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd has won a highly sought after warehouse data capture contract with Raleigh, the nation's leading bike and cycle accessory manufacturer.
The international meeting place for transport, freight forwarding and the logistics chain
Feb 05, 2015
The International Week of Transport and Logistics (SITL Paris) brings together all the innovative products and services dedicated to the transport of goods, freight forwarding and the logistics chain.
New Barloworld SCS software builds agility and resilience in supply chain networks
Feb 05, 2015
Barloworld Supply Chain Software has announced the launch of its new CAST Flow solution, giving businesses with domestic and international supply chain networks unrivalled agility.
Motion upgrades F5 and C5 tablet series with 4G LTE and Intel’s latest Core series processors
Feb 05, 2015
Motion Computing has unveiled two powerful new tablet PCs -- purpose-built for the needs of the manufacturing, utility, oil and gas, mining, emergency services, and healthcare markets.
Futura and Peoplevox support business expansion at This is It
Feb 05, 2015
Specialised discount retailer 'This is it' which operates stores in the South West of England and a fast growing online business, is the first to benefit from a new relationship between Futura Retail Systems and the Peoplevox warehouse management solution.
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.
