DynaSys, provider of demand and supply chain planning solutions, has announced that Electrium has selected the DynaSys Demand Planning solution. Electrium is one of the UK's market leaders in the electrical installation equipment sector. DynaSys is a division of QAD Inc.
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.
Haribo transforms its warehousing operations thanks to a new WMS solution from BEC
Mar 31, 2016
Founded in 1920 as a family business and now run by the third generation of the Riegel family, Haribo is one of the most recognised and enjoyed confectionary brands in the world.
Aeris helps TrackerSense provide robust, affordable and reliable package tracking solution
Mar 31, 2016
For businesses relying on the Internet of Things or M2M communications, having a reliable connectivity partner is essential to long-term success.
The added dimension
Mar 31, 2016
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Jan Van der Velden, Market Director at Vanderlande Industries, about the benefits of three-dimensional storage and order-picking systems for optimal scalability and flexibility in the parts & components distribution centre.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT March 2016 Edition is now available.
Mar 31, 2016
The March edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features an exclusive interview with Vittorio Boero, chief information officer at Ferrari, about the sports and luxury car manufacture's intensive five-year IT re-structuring roadmap.....PLUS a Special Technology Report on Transportation Management from the views of leading vendors and analysts.
Jaama debuts at Commercial Vehicle Show
Mar 31, 2016
Jaama, the UK fleet industry asset management software system provider, is to exhibit on stand 3H81 at the Commercial Vehicle Show for the first time this year.
Gartner recognises Youredi for a second consecutive year in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service, Worldwide
Mar 31, 2016
Youredi has announced that Gartner, Inc. has positioned the company in the "Niche Players" quadrant of the 2016 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service, Worldwidei report.
UK SMEs overwhelmingly unaware of the Modern Slavery Act’s impact on them, CIPS research finds
Mar 31, 2016
The positive cascading effects on SMEs' supply chain management as a result of the Modern Slavery Act are already being called into question by new research compiled by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
docSTAR to showcase eclipse Smart AP Automation at Microsoft Envision Conference
Mar 31, 2016
docSTAR, developer of Enterprise Content Management and automated accounts payable software, will showcase its eclipse Smart AP Automation Solution in booth #804 at Microsoft Envision 2016. This year's event will be held from 4 to 6 April in New Orleans, LA.
The latest innovations and trends in multichannel retail unveiled
Mar 31, 2016
The UK multichannel event, the InternetRetailing Expo (IRX), co-located with eDelivery Expo (EDX), Europe's dedicated multichannel delivery event, is set to showcase the latest innovations for online and multichannel retailing.
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.
