Epicor Software Corporation has announced that The Authentic Food Company has chosen the enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for process manufacturing, Epicor Tropos, to streamline processes and allow better transparency of business data to support growth.
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.
How will connected vehicles affect us?
Sep 30, 2015
By Richard Newbold, founder of Returnloads.net.
Connected vehicle technology is a wireless-based technology which enables vehicles to communicate with each other as well as traffic infrastructure such as traffic lights. They can communicate through devices which are installed on-board the vehicle which receives warning signals ahead of time about road closures, accidents, weather conditions and other potential hazards.
Masternaut building real world OEM fuel economy database
Sep 30, 2015
Masternaut, provider of fleet telematics solutions, is developing a database of real world OEM fuel economy figures, to provide fleets with accurate fuel usage per vehicle to assist with whole life cost management.
Retail sector ‘missing out on £13.7 billion a year due to poor management’
Sep 30, 2015
Poor management of people in the retail industry is hitting the sector hard, leading to an 8.7 per cent efficiency gap, which equates to £13.7 billion in lost output every year, according to a new study by Investors in People and economic research consultancy TBR.
Alinéa adopts TXT Retail for Product Lifecycle Management
Sep 30, 2015
Alinéa has selected TXT Retail’s Product Lifecycle Management software – TXTPLM - in a bid to improve performances in product development and streamline processes between all different departments: from Product Managers, Buyers, Designers, Quality, and Sourcing, as well as suppliers.
Vanderlande wins ‘Supplier of the Year’ award
Sep 30, 2015
Vanderlande has been chosen as the Supplier of the Year at this year's Postal Technology International Awards. The ceremony, which recognises outstanding achievements in the postal industry, was held during Post Expo 2015 in Paris on 29 September.
GaneData calls for change to the way prescription drugs are tracked and traced
Sep 30, 2015
GaneData is calling for the UK to change the way prescription drugs are tracked and traced through an IoT (Internet of Things) supply chain mechanism.
Nordic ID launches Nordic ID AR55, the first area reader in its product portfolio
Sep 30, 2015
Nordic ID has launched Nordic ID AR55, the first area reader in its product portfolio. The Nordic ID AR55 is a part of the Nordic ID AR series, which consists of different types of fixed RFID readers and antennas.
New global research from Xchanging reveals how technology is transforming the supply chain
Sep 30, 2015
Xchanging plc, the business technology and services provider, has issued the third set of results from its 2015 Global Procurement Study, focused on how technology is transforming supply chain operations.
Enterprise labelling for a connected, flexible and efficient supply chain
Sep 30, 2015
By Josh Roffman, VP Product Management, Loftware.
Looking toward the future, businesses are taking a more standardised approach and respecting the importance that labelling solutions play in the supply chain. Companies are beginning to understand that they need to develop a labelling strategy alongside their supply chain strategy.
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.
