A recent survey by industrial IT solutions provider, SolutionsPT, designed to unearth attitudes to business continuity amongst the manufacturing community, has revealed that many companies are still exposing their businesses to risk.
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.
Red Hat outlines vision to help enterprise IT take ‘mobile first’ from hype to reality
Mar 18, 2015
Red Hat, Inc., provider of open source solutions, has announced its vision to help organisations succeed in the 'mobile-first' economy.
Epicor customers optimise security with Epicor Eagle Hosting
Mar 18, 2015
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that A World of Tile, Mendo Mill & Lumber Company and The Rock Garden have implemented the Epicor Eagle Hosting business management solution to enhance software and hardware security and enrich overall system reliability.
81 per cent of manufacturing professionals think gender discrimination still exists in the work place
Mar 18, 2015
Over 8 in 10 (81 per cent) of workers in full time manufacturing roles believe gender discrimination is still present in the work place, according to a new poll commissioned by people management experts Investors in People.
Intralogistics Europe 2015
Mar 18, 2015
For its third edition, held jointly with SITL Paris at the Parc des Expositions - Porte de Versailles - pavilion 7.2, Intralogistics Europe 2015 will be presenting the latest innovations in handling equipment and automated systems.
TalkTalk Business research shows the channel can help British businesses embrace change and drive growth
Mar 18, 2015
Nine out of ten of British businesses recognise the importance of agility to grow their business, but SMEs are twice as likely to believe their organisations are agile enough to take opportunities for growth, a new study has shown.
New business intelligence platform launched for the logistics industry
Mar 18, 2015
A new business intelligence platform (BIP) designed to facilitate the handling of big data in the supply chain has been launched by transport management experts the 3T Group.
SATO strengthens presence in retail markets with two new appointments
Mar 18, 2015
SATO, the barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has appointed Andreas Gimpel as Business Development Manager, Retail Food and Non-Food, and Holger Brasse as Business Development Manager, Fashion.
Innovative real-time driving advice lets professional driver anticipate the road ahead
Mar 18, 2015
TomTom Telematics has launched its next generation of WEBFLEET OptiDrive, incorporating predictive real-time driving advice to empower drivers to drive in a greener, safer style.
Victoria Footwear selects Centric Software Product Lifecycle Management
Mar 18, 2015
Victoria Footwear, the Spanish designer and manufacturer of men's, women's and children's footwear, has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
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.
