By Arno Ham, Chief Product Officer, Sana Commerce.
Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution has been tabled as a radical change ahead for the manufacturing and production sectors. It'll be brought through the integration of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, data integration and other 'game changing' technological developments as the new 'beating heart' within production and manufacturing systems.
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.
A closer look at Industry 4.0
Jun 15, 2017
TSA approves Vanderlande-Optosecurity automated screening lane
Jun 15, 2017
Vanderlande, along with integrated remote screening software partner, Optosecurity Corp., have been notified that their integrated ASL system has been approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to proceed to airport operational deployments after successful completion of TSA's integration assessment testing.
Aruba fundamentally redefines enterprise core switching for mobile, cloud and IoT demands
Jun 15, 2017
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced a new enterprise core and aggregation switch and the industry's most advanced operating system, ArubaOS-CX, designed for modern mobility, cloud, and IoT requirements.
CEO of independent 4PL to share insight into Industry 4.0 at Barcelona logistics summit
Jun 15, 2017
The CEO of Europe's largest independent 4PL has been selected to share his views on the fourth industrial revolution at the EMEA Supply Chain & Logistics Summit & Expo.
Details of UK IoT transport initiative – and how oneM2M standards accelerated project – to be revealed
Jun 15, 2017
The UK is taking a leading role in delivering real world Internet of Things (IoT) applications, with initiatives such as InterDigital's oneTRANSPORT project providing a blueprint for future smart city applications.
Communication breakdown - the big mistakes that can make negotiations in the logistics sector fail
Jun 15, 2017
A study from Huthwaite International, specialists in sales and negotiations in the logistics industry, has revealed the five most common errors negotiators are making that can risk both parties walking away from the table dissatisfied, unhappy, and in some cases, without a deal at all.
The benefits of Voice-directed technology for maintenance & inspection tasks
Jun 15, 2017
By John Bradshaw, business development manager for Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions.
Maintenance and inspection (M&I) tasks undertaken for plant and equipment within a diverse range of sectors have developed a series of well-established steps over the years with the aim of improving the process by which engineers and technicians capture and share information.
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.
