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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Elizabeth Arden improves purchase order accuracy by more than 32% by leveraging The Smart Cube's advanced analytical services

1 Elizabeth Arden improves purchase order accuracy by more than 32% by leveraging The Smart Cube's advanced analytical services

Elizabeth Arden is a global beauty products company with an extensive portfolio of prestige beauty brands sold in over 120 countries.

SKF goes Big Data

2 SKF goes Big Data

More data has been created in the last couple of years than in the entire history of the human race. However, 99 % of generated data goes unused in some industries.

Trace One and Musgrave Group renew contract to drive further private label success

3 Trace One and Musgrave Group renew contract to drive further private label success

Trace One has announced that Irish retail company Musgrave Group has renewed its agreement for Trace One's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution.

OM Partners positioned in the leader’s quadrant by Gartner

4 OM Partners positioned in the leader’s quadrant by Gartner

For the second consecutive time, OM Partners has been placed among the leaders in the Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record by Gartner, the information technology research and advisory company.

Wipro's cloud-based IoT platform helps connect over 10,000 JCB India Construction Equipment Machines

5 Wipro's cloud-based IoT platform helps connect over 10,000 JCB India Construction Equipment Machines

Wipro Ltd., the global information technology, consulting and business process services company, has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing Internet of Things (IoT) deployment for JCB India Ltd, the construction equipment manufacturer.

WMS to support growing businesses

6 WMS to support growing businesses

By Alex Mills, Sales & Marketing Director, Chess Logistics Technology.

Most businesses selling items in a shop or online need some form of stock control. When it is a single outlet and the range of products on offer and number of customers buying them is small it is entirely possible to manage this process with little more than a good memory and some simple paper-based processes.

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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