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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MaxPoint enhances customer Catalyst CRM software with email address matching and profile-based list expansion

1 MaxPoint enhances customer Catalyst CRM software with email address matching and profile-based list expansion

MaxPoint has announced two major feature enhancements to its flagship CRM enrichment and matching software, Customer Catalyst.

Accelerating IT development - Renault Sport Racing

2 Accelerating IT development - Renault Sport Racing

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Pierre d'Imbleval, chief information officer, Renault Sport Racing, about how the organisation's IT estate plays a critical role in its success – covering everything from design and prototyping through to manufacturing, logistics and data analysis.

Vanderlande reveals a record revenue, order book and profit

3 Vanderlande reveals a record revenue, order book and profit

Vanderlande has announced a total revenue of € 1.1 billion for CY2016, which represents an increase of 15% compared with the previous year's 12-month figure and a record in the company's history.

Croatian-based Sarda d.o.o. to integrate INTTRA ocean shipping solutions into its software applications

4 Croatian-based Sarda d.o.o. to integrate INTTRA ocean shipping solutions into its software applications

INTTRA and Sarda d.o.o. have announced an alliance under which Sarda has integrated INTTRA ocean shipping solutions, including Container Booking, Shipping Instructions, Container Tracking (Track & Trace) and INTTRA eVGM, into Sarda's software.

SuiteCRM releases Long Term Support Cycle

5 SuiteCRM releases Long Term Support Cycle

SalesAgility, the author and maintainer of SuiteCRM- the open source CRM applications, has announced the availability of SuiteCRM 7.8.3 Long Term Support (LTS) Edition for free download.

TIBCO and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport form global partnership

6 TIBCO and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport form global partnership

TIBCO Software Inc., a global player in integration, API management, and analytics, has announced a global partnership with the 2016 FIA Formula One World Champions, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.

UK supply chain and logistics sector driven by innovation as it looks to overcome Brexit hurdles

7 UK supply chain and logistics sector driven by innovation as it looks to overcome Brexit hurdles

The recently held Multimodal Show at the NEC saw leading businesses from across a range of sectors that are at the heart of the future for the UK supply chain, logistics and shipping industries.

Global shop solutions improves shop floor security and efficiency with RFID technology

8 Global shop solutions improves shop floor security and efficiency with RFID technology

In today's cost-competitive manufacturing environment, shaving minutes or even seconds from processes performed hundreds or thousands of times a day can make a real difference in shop floor productivity.

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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