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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Inlog aims to transform the logistics market with Cloud logistics partnership that offers TMS in a day

1 Inlog aims to transform the logistics market with Cloud logistics partnership that offers TMS in a day

Inolog has announced its launch in a bid to transform inefficiencies currently facing the supply chain and logistics industry, starting with inbound logistics – one of the final pieces of the puzzle to solve.

Pyramid Analytics makes debut in BARC's 2016 Business Intelligence Score Report

2 Pyramid Analytics makes debut in BARC's 2016 Business Intelligence Score Report

Pyramid Analytics has announced BI Office's debut in BARC's 2016 Business Intelligence Score Report. Pyramid Analytics was recently recognized for outstanding performance by BARC in its 2016 BI Survey and achieved No. 1 rankings in several key categories.

Parcelly wins big at last night's Retail Systems Awards 2016 with two awards

3 Parcelly wins big at last night's Retail Systems Awards 2016 with two awards

Parcelly is the UK Startup on a mission to solve the problem of failed deliveries and improve the way people collect, return and send their parcels. Since company inception in December 2014, Parcelly built a click&collect network of over 650 locations nationwide, and continues to innovate first and last mile delivery logistics.

Biometrics used in horse transport logistics

4 Biometrics used in horse transport logistics

With the value of thoroughbred precious sport horses ranging from several thousand to millions of pounds, their security, especially during international journeys as the elite compete in events around the world, is a very serious subject and one that has given ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, an interesting export application.

Harman to present a comprehensive end-to-end vehicle telematics security solution at escar Europe Conference

5 Harman to present a comprehensive end-to-end vehicle telematics security solution at escar Europe Conference

Harman International Industries, Incorporated, the connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, will present and discuss the company's latest End-to-End Telematics Security Solution at the escar Europe Automotive Cyber Security Conference.

Global Shop Solutions names Nick Knight Sr. Director of Customer Services

6 Global Shop Solutions names Nick Knight Sr. Director of Customer Services

Global Shop Solutions, a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software simplifying manufacturing for 40 years, has named Nick Knight as the firm's new Senior Director of Customer Services.

Kitchenware retailer puts Peoplevox e-commerce fulfilment on the menu

7 Kitchenware retailer puts Peoplevox e-commerce fulfilment on the menu

Peoplevox, the e-commerce warehouse management (WMS) and fulfilment software specialist, has announced kitchenware online retailer FortheChef as its latest Client.

Supply chain transformation - having the competitive edge

8 Supply chain transformation - having the competitive edge

By Mikko Kärkkäinen, Group CEO, Relex Solutions.

Supply chain management was once a relative backwater, but in recent years it has moved decisively center stage. A well-managed supply chain operation is, increasingly, a critical factor, even the critical factor, in a business's success.

TIBCO Insight Platform enhances intelligent business operations with data management and analytics logic

9 TIBCO Insight Platform enhances intelligent business operations with data management and analytics logic

TIBCO Software Inc., a global provider of integration, API management, and analytics solutions, has announced its TIBCO Insight Platform solution for facilitating faster and more informed decisions and actions on the business.

JDA sees swift adoption of latest Warehouse Management release

10 JDA sees swift adoption of latest Warehouse Management release

JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that more than 20 customers are deploying the latest version of JDA Warehouse Management, released earlier this year.

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.

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