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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Zebra Technologies further cements its relationship with Datatrade through 'Premier' accolade

1 Zebra Technologies further cements its relationship with Datatrade through 'Premier' accolade

Datatrade has been awarded Zebra's highest partner status, 'Premier Solution Partner'. This new distinction is evidence that Datatrade has met Zebra's highest standards for professional certification and commitment to the Zebra brand.

Manufacturing celebrates its stars at national award ceremony

2 Manufacturing celebrates its stars at national award ceremony

Dynamic manufacturers and talented apprentices from across the UK were recognised as national manufacturing champions at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards held in London last week.

Elbit Systems standardises on Infor to transform business

3 Elbit Systems standardises on Infor to transform business

Infor, provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has announced that Israeli defence technology giant Elbit Systems has selected Infor's suite of applications for the aerospace and defence industry as the platform for a comprehensive business transformation project.

Why sellers could leave Amazon’s cargo airline grounded

4 Why sellers could leave Amazon’s cargo airline grounded

By Jonathan Bellwood, Founder & CEO, Peoplevox.

As the global retailing giant strives to maintain maximum share of shoppers' wallets, Amazon is now investing 1.5bn dollars in an air cargo hub to support a fleet of "Prime Air" freight planes.

ESSential BI software improves efficiency and profitability for logistics businesses

5 ESSential BI software improves efficiency and profitability for logistics businesses

Enterprise Software, the IT and management information provider for the logistics industry, has used its ESSential BI tool to help Canute Logistics to improve its profitability by more efficient operation.

Tenable unveils SaaS platform that for today’s elastic IT environments

6 Tenable unveils SaaS platform that for today’s elastic IT environments

Tenable Network Security, Inc. has launched Tenable.io the cloud-based vulnerability management platform to secure the full range of assets in the modern elastic IT environment.

Maxoptra routing and scheduling software keeps Scot JCB engineers on track

7 Maxoptra routing and scheduling software keeps Scot JCB engineers on track

Scot JCB is rolling out the Maxoptra dynamic route planning and scheduling platform across its countrywide network of service depots.

Over 41% of companies without EDI

8 Over 41% of companies without EDI

Over 41% of businesses have no electronic data interchange (EDI) capability and 21% just use web portals, a new survey conducted by leading EDI company, Data Interchange, reveals.

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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