WMG, at the University of Warwick, is spearheading a national research study to highlight the crucial role supply chains play within the British economy.
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.
Supply chains new study to examine why getting in the middle of a chain reaction matters
Jul 13, 2015
PIE Mapping win accelerator award & DPD contract, setting the foundations for transformational growth
Jul 13, 2015
PIE Mapping has been announced as the outright winner of the DPD Last Mile Labs accelerator, securing a £100,000 investment and an exciting contract to develop, integrate and roll out a SaaS-based freight optimisation and management system for all of DPD's linehaul fleet.
TomTom Telematics passes landmark milestone of 500,000 subscribed vehicles
Jul 13, 2015
TomTom Telematics has become the first fleet management solution (FMS) provider in Europe to break through the 500,000 milestone for subscribed vehicles serving more than 36,000 customers across the globe.
AEB launches Carrier Integration solution: from label printing to track & trace
Jul 13, 2015
Smooth communication with freight forwarders and parcel services is now possible - with ASSIST4 Carrier Integration, the latest solution by AEB, one of Europe's leading providers of global trade and supply chain management solutions.
Updated native data translators for SmartCAM V2015 released
Jul 13, 2015
SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of updates to all four of the SmartCAM v2015 native data translator modules.
Six steps to solving the third party risk management puzzle for PCI
Jul 13, 2015
Nick Rafferty, Chief Operating Officer for SureCloud, examines the challenges around ensuring third-party PCI compliance, and outlines a six step guide to success.
Smart print devices present a window of opportunity for hackers, warns Annodata
Jul 13, 2015
As printers become more involved in organisations' networks, and begin to take on increasingly complex functions, new areas of vulnerability have appeared which threaten the stability of the entire network.
NetDespatch streamlines multi-channel sales for Ultimo Electronics
Jul 13, 2015
Norwich-based Ultimo Electronics is the latest company to use NetDespatch shipping solutions to simplify its despatch processes.
October 2015 edition: Special Technology Report- Voice Picking & WMS
Jul 13, 2015
The October 2015 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT will feature a special technology report on Voice Directed Picking and Warehouse Management (WMS)
A number of prominent industry spokespeople from the research & vendor community will consider current trends
JDA launches powerful new capabilities to enable the seamless supply chain
Jul 13, 2015
As companies in every industry seek to integrate the needs of their digital and physical supply chains — bringing them together to seamlessly serve multiple channels — JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced its latest release, version 9.0, aimed at addressing this huge challenge.
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.
