2018 is set to be a challenging year for the Retail and Delivery industries, with customers' expectations ever rising: click-and-collect is set to grow by 55.6% over five years and eCommerce accounting 22.2% of retail sales, the highest share ever. Equally, inflationary pressures mean it is simply not good enough to pass the cost down to customers: retailers and couriers have to be increasingly imaginative about delivering more with fewer resources.
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.
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Feb 14, 2018
What is on-demand warehousing?
Feb 14, 2018
By Charlie Pool, CEO, Stowga.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines on-demand as "soon as or whenever required". In recent years the term 'on-demand' has become synonymous with technology: movies on demand, taxis on demand, dry cleaners on demand.... the list goes on. But on-demand warehousing? That's a new one.
Intrapay unveils fresh approach to the payments
Feb 14, 2018
Intrapay has introduced its purpose-built payment platform to the global payments sector, backed by a management team comprising some of the leading figures in the industry.
PervasID recognised as RFID finalists in Business Excellence Awards
Feb 14, 2018
PervasID has been recognised as a finalist in the Cambridge News and Media Business Excellence awards given annually by Cambridge News and Media in association with Barclays Bank plc. Over 100 companies entered the 2018 awards and just 4 were selected as finalists.
88% of IT leaders unable to deliver on organisation’s need for business agility
Feb 14, 2018
A survey of senior IT decision-makers in large enterprises, commissioned by Coeus Consulting, found that IT leaders who can clearly demonstrate the cost and value of IT have greater influence over the strategic direction of the company and are best positioned to deliver business agility for digital transformation.
Armor shows its new OWA Business Inkjet range at the recent Paperworld trade fair
Feb 14, 2018
At the recently held Paperworld 2018 trade fair, the remanufactured print consumables specialist presentd its new Business Inkjet range, designed for professionals.
Manufacturing celebrates its stars at national award ceremony
Feb 14, 2018
Dynamic manufacturers and talented apprentices from across the UK were recognised as national manufacturing champions at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards held in London last week.
Retailers reap major benefits though workforce technology investment
Feb 14, 2018
Neil Harvey, CTO of Kirona, considers the implications of the Industrial Strategy white paper on the retail sector and asks; is there such a thing as a perfect balance, and what benefits can technology have on workforce productivity?
WCS' strategic alliance with Optricity offers peak warehouse performance to businesses challenged by consumer demand
Feb 14, 2018
WCS (Worldwide Chain Stores) and Optricity have announced a partnership that brings an advanced, integrated slotting offering to WCS' warehouse management system, CSnx.
Automated parcel delivery – the future of last mile
Feb 14, 2018
By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO NetDespatch.
I read a particularly interesting article this week. It focussed on technology and the changing face of delivery.
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.
