Citizen Systems Europe, manufacturer of high quality calculators and label, barcode, portable, POS and photo printers, has appointed Mark Moore to the role of Managing Director Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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.
Telefonica and Red Hat sign a global agreement to help companies mobilise business processes
May 18, 2016
Red Hat, Inc. and Telefonica Business Solutions have announced an agreement establishing Red Hat Mobile Application Platform as the global reference platform for operators within the Telefonica Group to mobilise the business processes of its customers on their path to digital transformation.
Businesses must recognise the transformative impact of data on the customer experience, says Aspect
May 18, 2016
Customer service departments must become better at using real-time data in order to move towards a personalised, authentic and contextual customer experience, claims Colin Whelan, Senior Solutions Consultant Aspect Software.
ABI Research names Tyco top company for retail customer analytics innovation
May 18, 2016
Tyco Retail Solutions has announced its recognition for retail customer analytics from ABI Research, the transformative technology innovation market intelligence firm.
EEF – Industry welcomes Queens Speech
May 18, 2016
Digital economy and infrastructure commitments vital
Checkpoint Systems expands health and beauty RFID label portfolio for improved merchandise visibility
May 18, 2016
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of RFID labels for health and beauty products with its new Compass RFID label for improved inventory management.
Cimcorp to showcase robotic order fulfilment technology at CeMAT
May 18, 2016
Cimcorp will present its order-picking solution and demonstrate its capabilities at CeMAT, the world's leading trade fair for intralogistics and supply chain management. CeMAT is scheduled to take place May 31- June 3 in Hannover, Germany.
Technological disruption to revive the manufacturing sector for fourth industrial revolution
May 18, 2016
The 2016 Annual Manufacturing Report, published by Hennik Research, reveals that British manufacturers are predominantly optimistic about the future of the industry.
New CEO for supply chain software specialist
May 18, 2016
Fresh food supply chain software specialist Linkfresh has appointed a new CEO to head up its UK and Global operations.
HP delivers production-ready 3D printing system
May 18, 2016
HP Inc. has unveiled its production-ready commercial 3D printing system, marking the next major step in its journey to bring disruptive manufacturing solutions to market.
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.
