Gartner reports that half of all enterprise content will be machine authored, as well as managed on hybrid cloud systems by 2018.
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.
Apple's announcements signal that the ship will soon sail on voice-activated technology
Jun 07, 2017
As the announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference sink in, developers will seek to unpack the implications of the new technology in a range of settings.
Optimised omnichannel logistics with inconsoWMS X at BAUR Versand
Jun 07, 2017
In order to make its warehouse management system future-proof, BAUR Versand (GmbH & Co KG) contracted inconso to implement a new warehouse management system that enables the processing of third-party business.
IT and business compete for the Digital Transformation crown, finds CIF research
Jun 07, 2017
IT directors believe that cloud adoption in their organisation is driven principally by their IT function as part of a technology strategy, rather than the need for change driven by business decision makers. This is according to the latest research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF).
Isotrak expands international presence with new office in Canada
Jun 07, 2017
Isotrak has announced the opening of an office in Canada, with Andrew Dunne appointed to the role of Canada Product Manager. The new office sees Isotrak expand its footprint into four regions, with headquarters in the UK and current regional offices in Australia and the US.
Global Shop Solutions simplifies and optimises manufacturing with Cloud ERP
Jun 07, 2017
Global Shop Solutions, an international producer of ERP software for the manufacturing industry, has announced its continual efforts to promote efficiencies on the shop floor with top performance through the use of Cloud ERP.
Transdev and Delphi announce commercial partnership for autonomous transportation
Jun 07, 2017
Transdev, the global provider of mobility services, and Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a global leader in developing automated driving solutions, has announced a commercial partnership to develop a global, fully automated, mobility-on-demand (AMoD) transport system.
Pyramid Analytics ranks as Overall Leader in Customer Experience and Vendor Credibility in 2017 Dresner Wisdom of Crowds Business Intelligence Market Study
Jun 07, 2017
The business intelligence company earns perfect score, demonstrating improvements across all categories
Purch survey of 2,000 Brits shows effect Of Brexit vote On technology consumption
Jun 07, 2017
Global technology publisher Purch has unveiled the results of its UK Tech Consumption Survey exploring the impact of Brexit on technology spending patterns following the leave vote.
Why are businesses still in the dark about their data?
Jun 07, 2017
By Paul Evans, Managing Director at Redstor.
Among the vast amount of challenges that modern IT teams have to deal with on a daily basis, the risks posed by unstructured data can be critical. As well as opening environments up to the threat of data breach, organisations could be missing out on valuable insights by not knowing what data they have and where it sits.
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.
