A recent survey by GS1 UK showed that over 25% of the top 20 retailers in the UK – including Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, Tesco F&F, ASDA George and others – are already using RFID tags in their stores.
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.
Vanderlande reveals a record order book and healthy profit
Apr 27, 2016
Vanderlande has announced order intakes of € 1.2 billion for the financial year 2015 (1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015) – a record amount – and € 1.4 billion for the calendar year 2015 (an increase of 40%).
The missing link in warehouse management
Apr 27, 2016
By Alex Mills, Sales & Marketing Director, Chess Logistics Technology.
Progressive businesses place web-enabled and cloud-based services at the heart of their operations.
Apex Supply Chain Technologies Ltd. achieves ISO 9001 accreditation
Apr 27, 2016
Apex Supply Chain Technologies Ltd. has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification for its UK operations.
Truck Parking Europe app now available for TomTom driver terminals
Apr 27, 2016
TomTom has teamed up with Truck Parking Europe to make its popular app available for TomTom customers.
AGM Telematics prescribe routeMASTER vehicle tracking for 'The Breakdown Doctor'
Apr 27, 2016
The breakdown/recovery division of Fred Henderson Ltd, one of Durham's best known auto sales and service centres, is using AGM's vehicle tracking system to keep on top of service intervals for its specialist car and motorcycle recovery fleet.
New operations performance App from BigChange delivers business improvements
Apr 27, 2016
BigChange has unveiled a new app for producing useful business performance information on transport and service operations.
RFID event solutions for the masses…
Apr 27, 2016
London-based, award-winning RFID event technology experts Excelerated Apps have announced the release of their latest product version UpD8r 3.0.
Elemica's supply chain operating network drives efficiencies with mergers & acquisitions and divestitures
Apr 27, 2016
Elemica, the Supply Chain Operating Network for the process industries, discusses the many ways their network can drive efficiencies for companies undergoing a divestiture or a merger and acquisition (DM&A).
GE enhances equipment operations with complete asset performance management solutions suite
Apr 27, 2016
GE Digital has announced the launch of its suite of Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions, the first commercially available applications running on GE's Predix platform.
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.
