Retailing has changed fundamentally over the past decade and the pace of change continues to quicken. The focus is no longer on making incremental gains but embracing new ways of working, including tight integration between retailers and wholesalers to transform in real time the stock range and mix available to customers.
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.
Have you assessed the risk throughout the supply chain?
Jul 27, 2016
A wide range of business-critical risks face today's manufacturers. Typical risks include material shortages, catastrophic property losses from unforeseen events, supply chain interruptions, IT failures and more. The lack of transparency and control among sub suppliers only adds to the risk equations for tier 1 suppliers.
Social ad spend up nearly 50% fuelled by mobile and dynamic product ads, with video growing in importance
Jul 27, 2016
Spend on social advertising has increased by 47% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2016, with social ads attracting a 21% higher cost-per-click (CPC) as they become more specialised and valuable, according to the latest quarterly global data from Kenshoo, a global leader in agile marketing.
Inspirage and Oracle offer next generation Oracle Supply Chain Management applications
Jul 27, 2016
Inspirage, integrated supply chain specialists for operational excellence, has announced the successful completion of their co-development activities on Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud (SCM) applications.
Connected car infotainment & telematics services to account for 98% of M2M data traffic by 2021
Jul 27, 2016
A new study from Juniper Research has found that new in-vehicle infotainment services such as Apple CarPlayand Android Auto will generate large amounts of new cellular M2M data traffic. Over the next five years, this will account for up to 98% of all M2M data traffic.
TomTom Telematics partners with Sage to deliver real-time fleet accounting
Jul 27, 2016
TomTom Telematics has announced a collaboration with Sage, the cloud accounting software provider.
Freightos launches international freight marketplace to power $2 trillion worth of US annual imports
Jul 27, 2016
Freightos has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world's first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.
Zoho launches multichannel CRM
Jul 27, 2016
Zoho has unveiled what it claims to be the industry's first multichannel customer relationship management software with the latest, major release of Zoho CRM.
Public sector organisations need to give BYOD appropriate consideration
Jul 27, 2016
A recent survey conducted by Annodata, provider of communications, managed print and IT services, reveals that a number of organisations within the public sector still need to give 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) initiatives proper consideration. Only then can security risks be avoided and the benefits of BYOD fully achieved.
ByBox unveils new technology: Stockonnect
Jul 27, 2016
International technology company, ByBox, is expanding its technology offering with the launch of its latest development, Stockonnect, a solution that combines a smartphone app and Bluetooth enabled App Box to simplify the delivery of parts to problem sites.
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.
