Silicon Labs will showcase the next wave of processing, sensing and connectivity innovations for the Internet of Things (IoT) at Embedded World 2016 in Nuremburg, Germany, Feb. 23-25, at Booth 4A-128.
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.
Masternaut to host driver safety conference, to help keep people and businesses safe on the road
Jan 20, 2016
UK telematics solutions provider, Masternaut, has announced plans to host its Safe From Harm conference, which will explore topics around reducing driver risk and what can be done to improve road safety.
US manufacturing firm Glen-Gery selects Optimum for Oracle JD Edwards ERP Training
Jan 20, 2016
Glen-Gery (part of the Ibstock Building Products Group) has selected Optimum as the end-user training partner to develop and deliver the Oracle JD Edwards ERP training programme to support Glen-Gery's Brick Centres and Plants in North America.
Software AG improves retail performance with new Smart Store Monitoring
Jan 20, 2016
Software AG has unveiled Smart Store Monitoring for the Digital Business Platform.
Infor invests $25 million in retail Cloud provider Predictix
Jan 20, 2016
Infor has announced a strategic partnership with Predictix, the provider of Cloud-native, predictive, and machine-learning solutions for retailers.
SATO Global Solutions launches retail IoT solutions based on the Intel IoT platform
Jan 20, 2016
SATO Global Solutions (SGS) has collaborated with Intel to develop a data-driven, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables retailers to accelerate the commercial benefit of data and IoT with a new level of actionable insight.
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.
