Metadata discovery software vendor Silwood Technology has conducted research into five of the largest and most widely used application packages to understand the scale of the challenge encountered by their customers when locating personal data for GDPR compliance.
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.
Manufacturing businesses report high levels of fraud, cyber and security incidents in 2017
Feb 21, 2018
Fraud, cyber, and security risks continue to reach high levels in the manufacturing sector, according to senior corporate executives surveyed worldwide for the 2017/18 Kroll Annual Global Fraud & Risk Report.
Teneo unveils SaaS Optimisation as a Service for Remote and Mobile Workforces
Feb 21, 2018
Teneo has launched a SaaS Optimisation as a Service offering, designed to enhance the delivery of data to and the performance of customers' SaaS applications for their end users, regardless of their work location.
Checkpoint announces its first in-store underfloor RFID solution
Feb 21, 2018
As physical stores look to push the boundaries of retail design, demand for non-intrusive security systems at the store entrance/exit is growing.
KeyFood sees an increase in their bottom-line profits through the use of the Datalogic Falcon X3+
Feb 21, 2018
STCR has over five decades of service to clients throughout the US, the Caribbean and around the world. Its dedication to independent grocers, specialty food stores, ethnic food stores, natural/organic grocers and food co-ops has allowed the company to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by clients.
Exertis enters into distribution agreement with Bullitt Group for the Cat phones range of rugged smart and mobile phones
Feb 21, 2018
Exertis, distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets, has announced a distribution agreement with Bullitt Group for the Cat phones range of rugged smart and mobile phones.
Take your manufacturing business to the next level with AI
Feb 21, 2018
By Tim Clark, head of manufacturing solutions at SAS.
Let's lay down some fundamentals. In business you want to achieve the highest revenues with the best margins and the lowest costs. More specifically, in manufacturing, you want your products to be the highest quality (relative to specification) when you make the item.
Robots versus procrastination
Feb 21, 2018
Business owners are always trying to increase productivity in the workplace. They can introduce exercise breaks, have standing meetings and organise team-building days.
Supply chain professionals recognised with a work-based degree solution
Feb 21, 2018
Supply chain leaders and aspiring leaders, of all ages, are now able to gain a work-based supply chain leadership degree apprenticeship, which can be funded from employers' apprenticeship levy pots.
Brother marks one billionth document sent to print through iPrint&Scan app
Feb 21, 2018
Business technology solutions provider, Brother, is reporting a growing global trend of SMBs utilising app-based printing after recording its one billionth document sent to print via the firm's iPrint&Scan app.
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.
