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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Growth steady but exports drag - SME trends

1 Growth steady but exports drag - SME trends

Growth among smaller and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers remained positive in the three months to July, but exports dragged down overall performance, according the latest CBI SME Trends Survey.

IDTechEx Research: Progress with RFID in China

2 IDTechEx Research: Progress with RFID in China

In the new report titled RFID in China 2015-2025, IDTechEx Research has identified over 150 Chinese companies supplying RFID and tracked how the industry in China will grow to become a US$4.3 billion opportunity in 2025.

ECi acquires JumpTrack Proof of Delivery

3 ECi acquires JumpTrack Proof of Delivery

ECi Software Solutions has acquired the JumpTrack Proof Of Delivery (POD) solution from Jump Technologies, Inc. JumpTrack is a POD solution that helps drive savings through improved fleet efficiency and the replacement of paper-based proof-of-delivery systems with electronic signature.

AccuSpeechMobile and Printronix partner to offer global Voice productivity & automation solution

4 AccuSpeechMobile and Printronix partner to offer global Voice productivity & automation solution

AccuSpeechMobile, a Vangard Voice Systems company, has announced that Printronix is now the company's first global distributor of its AccuSpeechMobile Voice Productivity and Automation solutions.

Hydrasun finds its Voice with BEC

5 Hydrasun finds its Voice with BEC

BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd has recently been awarded a Voice picking upgrade project with Hydrasun, the specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the energy, petrochemical, marine and utilities industries worldwide.

'Blue light' segments in transition - rugged computers a game-changer in critical field rescue situations

6 'Blue light' segments in transition - rugged computers a game-changer in critical field rescue situations

By Jerker Hellström, CEO, Handheld.

New advanced technological solutions – both hardware and software – are changing the security, public safety, and law enforcement sectors to the very core – and for the better.

JDA creates a more profitable omni-channel supply chain

7 JDA creates a more profitable omni-channel supply chain

JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced new integrated fulfilment capabilities that combine the power of JDA Intelligent Fulfilment and Labour Productivity solutions with Order Management solutions from IBM Commerce.

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.

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