Quintiq, a Dassault Systèmes company and provider of supply chain planning and optimisation (SCP&O), has improved planning processes at Drax, the producer of renewable power in the UK.
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.
Maersk and IBM unveil first industry-wide cross-border supply chain solution on blockchain
Mar 08, 2017
IBM and Maersk have announced a new collaboration to use blockchain technology to help transform the global, cross-border supply chain.
TomTom Telematics to exhibit award-winning connected driver tech at CV Show 2017
Mar 08, 2017
TomTom Telematics will demonstrate its latest developments in connected fleet management systems at this year's CV Show, helping businesses achieve greater control over process efficiency, compliance procedures and driving standards.
Intelligent Telematics to demonstrate savings potential of integrated 3G vehicle camera solution at CV Show 2017
Mar 08, 2017
Intelligent Telematics will be at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 (4F100) to showcase what the company claims to be the only 3G vehicle camera solution currently available in the fleet marketplace that delivers integrated driver behaviour monitoring and proactive claims management.
Ford tests large scale 3D printing with light-weighting and personalisation in mind
Mar 08, 2017
Ford Motor Company is exploring how large one-piece auto parts, like car spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer.
Apex to showcase asset management solutions at Multimodal 2017
Mar 08, 2017
Apex Supply Chain Technologies will be at this year's Multimodal exhibition to showcase its range of automated dispensing solutions to manage, track and control critical assets, including supplies, tools and handheld scanners.
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.
