Although most national and regional retail chains view labels as a commodity item, for large operations that consume millions of thermal labels each month, it is a prime operating expense with sourcing decisions made at the corporate level.
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.
NiceLabel announces new CEO
Jun 22, 2016
NiceLabel, developer of label and marking productivity software solutions, has appointed Chris Walsh as Chief Executive Officer.
Finding its Voice
Jun 22, 2016
Voice-directed technology has come a long way over the past two decades. Philip Jarrett, director of sales & marketing at BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd., considers some of the key developments.
Hactl wins again at World Air Cargo Awards
Jun 22, 2016
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has once again received the Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year Award, at the World Air Cargo Awards in Shanghai. Hactl also won the award in 2015.
The French-style fast-food chain Brioche Dorée has turned to Aures’ technology and expertise to migrate its entire point-of-sale IT assets.
Jun 22, 2016
Brioche Dorée, a leader in French-style fast-food, has chosen Aures' Yuno point-of-sale terminals with a TCPOS software platform to completely overhaul its EPOS management and payment-receipt technology.
Kion Group to become a global leader in intralogistics solutions by acquiring Dematic
Jun 22, 2016
The Kion Group AG ('Kion Group') will become one of the leading global providers of intelligent intralogistics solutions by acquiring Dematic, a best-in-class automation provider and specialist in supply chain optimisation.
How prepared are you for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
Jun 22, 2016
By Paul Evans, Managing Director, Redstor.
The European Commission first proposed changes to the EU Data Protection law in early 2012. Following years of debate the proposal has now been finalised with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in May 2018.
ATS Euromaster helps Key LeasePlan UK customers make the most of their fleets
Jun 22, 2016
Global fleet management and driver mobility company LeasePlan UK has been helping its major customers keep on the move, thanks to ATS Euromaster.
5 technologies driving productivity in the supply chain
Jun 22, 2016
By Mike Doyle – Country Manager UK&I, Datalogic.
The 20th June was world productivity day so we thought we’d turn our attention to 5 technologies that we think hold the future to improving productivity in the supply chain.
SAP consultancy firm itelligence AG acquires application management and Cloud specialist BIT.Group GmbH
Jun 22, 2016
Bautzen-based BIT.Group GmbH and itelligence AG has announce the 100% acquisition of BIT.Group GmbH by itelligence AG.
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.
