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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New Detego software to support fashion retailers in consumer engagement with launch of new chatbot and artificial intelligence capabilities

1 New Detego software to support fashion retailers in consumer engagement with launch of new chatbot and artificial intelligence capabilities

Detego, the business intelligence and real-time analytics solutions provider for the fashion retail industry, is launching new software to actively support retailers in their consumer engagement strategies.

TIBCO Software to Acquire Data Science Platform Leader Statistica

2 TIBCO Software to Acquire Data Science Platform Leader Statistica

TIBCO Software Inc., a global player in integration, API management, and analytics, has entered into an agreement to acquire Statistica, a leader in data science.

Rajant advances onboard intelligence for UAVs, opening up commercial opportunities for drone manufacturers

3 Rajant advances onboard intelligence for UAVs, opening up commercial opportunities for drone manufacturers

Rajant has announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground communications.

Businesses preparing to sever supply chain ties between the UK and the EU to avoid Brexit tariffs

4 Businesses preparing to sever supply chain ties between the UK and the EU to avoid Brexit tariffs

Businesses either side of the English Channel are preparing contingency plans which could sever supply chains between the UK and EU, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

Datalogic previews new products and solutions at RBTE 2017

5 Datalogic previews new products and solutions at RBTE 2017

Datalogic, the automatic data capture and process automation solutions provider, previewed new products and technology at the Retail Business Technology Show (RBTE) 2017, the Europe's biggest, best and fastest growing annual event for retail & hospitality.

Managed Services Solutions Summit 2017 announced

6 Managed Services Solutions Summit 2017 announced

IT Europa and Angel Business Communications has announced the launch of a new event – the Managed Services Solutions Summit 2017.

CDO’s CATS expands to iOS devices

7 CDO’s CATS expands to iOS devices

CDO Technologies, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, creators of the Critical Asset Tracking Solution (CATS) has announced support of the AsReader UHF RFID Readers/Writers.

How fast are Retailers adopting RFID?

8 How fast are Retailers adopting RFID?

By Dean Frew, CTO and SVP RFID Solutions, SML RFID.

According to recent news, statistics and insight from industry experts about the apparel business and omnichannel retailing, universal RFID adoption is a done deal within the industry. Or is it?

PervasID announces Space Ranger 9200 flat ceiling tile antenna reader system

9 PervasID announces Space Ranger 9200 flat ceiling tile antenna reader system

PervasID has announced its next generation flat ceiling tile antenna reader system, Space Ranger 9200.

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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