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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Former Fujitsu CTO appointed to enhance quality and innovation at Advanced Computer Software Group

1 Former Fujitsu CTO appointed to enhance quality and innovation at Advanced Computer Software Group

One of the UK's fastest growing software companies, Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd. (Advanced), has appointed Jon Wrennall as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

ERP specialist launches software enhancements

2 ERP specialist launches software enhancements

A raft of new software enhancements have been announced by specialist enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider Linkfresh.

TimoCom receives the ‘Connect Award 2015’ from TomTom Telematics

3 TimoCom receives the ‘Connect Award 2015’ from TomTom Telematics

TomTom Telematics, provider of telematics solutions, has honoured Europe's largest transport platform TimoCom with the Connect Award 2015.

Unit4 delivers self-driving ERP for project teams

4 Unit4 delivers self-driving ERP for project teams

Unit4 has announced an extension to its Business World Professional Services Automation (PSA) solution that enables project intensive organisations to boost their competitive advantage and optimise their average margin across their project portfolio.

Centric Software's PLM Solution chosen by Triumph

5 Centric Software's PLM Solution chosen by Triumph

Triumph International, the European intimates brand, has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) solution.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT December 2015 Reference Annual Edition

6 Manufacturing & Logistics IT December 2015 Reference Annual Edition

The December Reference Annual edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT (MLIT) features a brand new exclusive Special Report on the latest developments and key talking points related to Software as a Service/Cloud.

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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