UK small businesses are increasingly turning to legal measures to when chasing bad debt, with the volume of County Court Judgements brought by small businesses increasing by 23% from the first half of 2015 to the second.
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.
County Court Judgements on the rise, as UK small businesses continue to be affected by late invoice payment
Feb 10, 2016
More than half of SMEs are failing on security
Feb 10, 2016
59% of UK SMEs are not taking their security seriously enough and are at huge risk of a security breach, according to new research.
Redcentric introduces private and secure link to cloud services providers
Feb 10, 2016
Redcentric has launched a private network connection to provide businesses with a secure and reliable connection to Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft's Azure platform or VMware' s Cloud Air Platform.
Allot MobileTrends report reveals mobile business users incur highest malware risk
Feb 10, 2016
Allot Communications Ltd., the global provider of security and monetisation solutions that enable service providers to protect and personalise the digital experience, together with Kaspersky Lab, have announced the release of Allot MobileTrends Report H1 2016, Mobile Users at Risk.
Helsport selects Centric Cloud Product Lifecycle Management
Feb 10, 2016
Scandinavia's leading tent and sleeping bag manufacturer, Helsport, has decided to adopt Centric Cloud, a new cloud-based, SaaS PLM solution specifically tailored with small businesses in mind.
Super-charging your ERP system for the future
Feb 10, 2016
By Nicola Hannay, HSO.
In an ideal world, most organisations would choose to keep their technology up-to-date, especially their ERP software which typically drives their entire business.
Managing the Internet of Everything
Feb 10, 2016
By John Pepper, CEO and founder, Managed 24/7.
IT is no longer the sole guardian of technology in the business. From IP enabled turnstiles to smart manufacturing systems that continuously monitor and optimise performance and smart buildings with IP connected environmental controls, the Internet of Everything (IoE) is slowly but inexorably expanding across every business environment.
Intense Technologies to demonstrate how to act on customer insights from Big Data at Mobile World Congress
Feb 10, 2016
Customer experience digitialisation specialists Intense Technologies will be at Mobile World Congress demonstrating how its solutions help service providers achieve greater agility in their customer business processes and enable them to act on insights from big data, creating opportunities for increased revenues and reduced transaction costs.
GT Nexus Global Supply Chain Research Report Finds 40 Percent of Respondents Faced Supply Chain Disruption in Past 12 Months
Feb 10, 2016
GT Nexus, the cloud-based global commerce platform, has issued its first ever State of the Global Supply Chain Report, an analysis of the top issues, challenges and opportunities faced by manufacturers.
Star Micronics launches new Wireless addition to its TSP100 futurePRNT Series – TSP143III WLAN
Feb 10, 2016
Star Micronics has announced the launch of the TSP143III WLAN, the latest addition to its renowned TSP100 futurePRNT Series, to provide simple yet effective wireless communication for retail and hospitality.
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.
