PathGuide Technologies, provider of warehouse management systems (WMS) for industrial and retail distributors, together with QubeVu, a dimensioning systems provider, announced that its customer, Cascade Orthopedic Supply, has won PARCEL Forum's 2016 Game Changer of the Year Award.
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.
New ultra-thin RFID label for non-metal surfaces
Sep 14, 2016
Brady´s new RFID Air Label for aerospace industries and airliners is ultra-thin and has a read range of up to 8 meters.
DynaSys webinar - What are the fundamentals for delivering robust S&OP?
Sep 14, 2016
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) are words that most people are familiar with. This is understandable because they are the glue that binds together the effective manufacturing and distribution organisation.
TimoCom presents the year's highlight at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016
Sep 14, 2016
Continuous optimisation of its transport platform is top priority for the IT service provider TimoCom. Topics such as automation, networking and digitalisation are of great importance for the transport and logistics industry - especially in the era of Logistics 4.0.
IBS rebrands as Iptor Supply Chain Systems with promise to help distributors ‘rule the exception’
Sep 14, 2016
International Business Systems (IBS), the provider of supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services, has announced its global rebrand as Iptor Supply Chain Systems.
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.
