International consultancy Columbus has significantly boosted its offering to the UK manufacturing sector after acquiring Denmark-based Microsoft Dynamics AX specialist: MW data.
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.
PTV xServer for BIG Telematics, UK
Jun 04, 2015
Drive carefully and save on your insurance premiums: this is possible thanks to a telematics box, also known as a 'black box', which sits in the car and monitors driving behaviour.
UK manufacturing catching up when it comes to mobile adoption
Jun 04, 2015
Fast adoption of mobile technologies by UK manufacturers is enabling the industry to remain competitive with other countries, according to findings from business solutions provider K3 Syspro.
Anagram Systems provides five tips to help SMEs identify the right time to adopt ERP software
Jun 04, 2015
As a business grows, managing information, processes and operations inevitably becomes more complex. Companies often address the issue by investing in different software systems to remedy specific pain-points.
HID Global provides solutions for Citizen IDs on smartphones at Secure Document World 2015
Jun 04, 2015
HID Global, the provider of secure identity solutions, will be showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at Secure Document World 2015.
e-freight champion calls for paradigm shift in technology and a manifesto for change
Jun 04, 2015
The air cargo industry must abandon inefficient, expensive, out-of-date technology in favour of web-based solutions and embrace e-freight, according to John DeBenedette, MD of WIN.
Waitrose engages employees in innovation to make significant productivity & financial savings
Jun 04, 2015
Waitrose is using collaborative innovation software to power its employee engagement scheme, Partner Ideas, which seeks to capture ideas and innovation from 60,000 frontline partners.
Migration continues to challenge Cloud users, finds CIF research
Jun 04, 2015
With the latest research from the Cloud Industry Forum indicating that over a third of businesses encounter migration issues as they move to Cloud services, the industry body has called on Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to do more to assist with the process, and on end users to ensure they are fully prepared prior to beginning migration.
Bull City Homebrew ferments new business operations strategy with Epicor Eagle N Series
Jun 04, 2015
Epicor Software Corporation has announced Bull City Homebrew has selected Epicor Eagle N Series retail business management solution to support its future growth strategy, streamline store operations and reinforce its best-in-class customer experience guarantee.
Fashion retailer TAKKO selects TXT Retail for customer-driven assortment management
Jun 04, 2015
TXT Retail announces that TAKKO has selected TXTPlanning to support all its retail planning processes, from financial merchandise planning to assortment and in-season planning.
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.
