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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.
Sphere 3D’s collaboration with Microsoft to bring SnapCLOUD adopters to Microsoft Azure marketplace ‘is an immediate success’
Jan 13, 2016
Sphere 3D Corp., a containerisation, virtualisation and data management solutions provider and parent company of Overland Storage and Tandberg Data, has announced encouraging initial results from its Microsoft Azure joint marketing campaign.
Leading hospital-based fashion retailer targets healthy growth, thanks to technology-led distribution transformation
Jan 13, 2016
A leading ladies fashion retailer that began life as a single table-top trader in a hospital in Cambridgeshire has revealed plans to grow its 26 hospital-based outlets at a rate of two a year, thanks to a technology-driven transformation of the business.
JDA launches new WMS capabilities ‘to revolutionise intelligent omni-channel fulfilment’
Jan 13, 2016
In its continued mission to arm users with the capabilities needed to nimbly respond to today's omni-channel warehouse operations challenges, JDA Software Group, Inc., has announced further enhancements to JDA Warehouse Management – part of JDA's Intelligent Fulfilment solution – building on the re-visioned user experience previously announced
Muddy Boots identifies a 140% increase in fresh produce quality management since the horsemeat scandal.
Jan 13, 2016
More than three million items of fresh produce were quality checked by Muddy Boots' QC system in 2015, an increase of 140% since the horsemeat scandal surfaced in 2013.
The tables are turning: research reveals IT Department is now considered crucial to business growth
Jan 13, 2016
A new study from office technology specialist, Altodigital, has revealed the humble IT department could finally be getting the credit it deserves, with business owners placing it as the division second most able to grow their business and bring competitive edge – coming above marketing and production and second only to sales.
Zebra Technologies' new mobile computer 'revolutionises warehousing operations, saving an hour per worker per shift'
Jan 13, 2016
Zebra Technologies Corporation, provider of solutions and services that provide real-time visibility into organisations' assets, people and transactions, has introduced the TC8000 enterprise mobile computer.
Seven tips for ERP success
Jan 13, 2016
Ron Martin, Managing Partner of Enapps, a leading ERP supplier for SMEs gives seven tips for SMEs who may be considering an ERP business system.
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.
