Manufacturing & Logistics IT attended Oracle's Modern Supply Chain Experience event in London recently to find out about Oracle's views on innovation management software developments and strategies.
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.
uShip signs exclusive contract with DB Schenker to automate road freight
Jul 06, 2016
uShip, the online shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider, has partnered with DB Schenker, one of the world's largest logistics companies, to power 'Drive4Schenker,' an online trucking platform launching later this year. The 5-year agreement, worth tens of millions, is exclusive within Europe.
Red Hat and Eurotech launch end-to-end, fully open source IoT cloud platform project
Jul 06, 2016
Red Hat, Inc., provider of open source solutions, and Eurotech, provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, have announced the launch of a new, open source Eclipse Foundation project to manage IoT edge devices, from connectivity and configuration to application lifecycle.
Asia-based Unique Logistics moves rates into CargoSphere Cloud
Jul 06, 2016
CargoSphere has announced that Unique Logistics International, an Asian-based global freight forwarder and supply chain management company, has expanded its relationship with CargoSphere to streamline contract and rate management and real-time access to ocean freight rates for its global offices.
New web portal from 3P Logistics provides online access and real time business information
Jul 06, 2016
UK supply chain provider 3P Logistics has introduced a new web-based logistics portal for its customers to help make the process of receiving, storing and despatching of their goods much faster, simpler and more intelligent.
The data factor - AIDC/Mobile Computing Technology report June 2016
Jul 06, 2016
The data factor
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke to a number of experts from the vendor and analyst communities about recent developments in the world of automatic identification & data capture and mobile computing technologies – including those concerning integration, security and technology convergence. The contributors also reflect on some of the key drivers for these developments, and consider what AIDC/mobile computer solution users can likely look forward to in the not too distant future.
A best practice approach to transitioning from manual to automatic scheduling
Jul 06, 2016
By John Cameron, general manager, Trimble Field Service Management.
Field service companies of all sizes will be at different stages in their scheduling journey. Some will be very experienced with using scheduling automation whilst others are still using manual, paper-based systems to schedule work.
Infor Fashion PLM can help the fashion industry better integrate from concept to consumer with cloud-based solutions
Jul 06, 2016
Infor has announced the availability of the next generation of Infor Fashion Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), a rich, industry-specific solution developed to help meet specific needs and nuances of the retail, apparel and footwear industries.
Expanding temperature controlled storage and logistics provider selects the TS7000 and TS8000 for their frozen and chilled operation.
Jul 06, 2016
With four dedicated sites across the UK, The Ice Co Storage & Logistics are the growing temperature controlled storage and logistics division of The Ice Co group of companies, which includes Europe's largest manufacturer of ice.
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.
